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Ordered a Prius V just before the Tsunami

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by batie, Apr 19, 2011.

  1. batie

    batie Junior Member

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    Enough! I am giving up on the Prius Five + Navigation that i ordered few months ago. The dealer was, as i was, totally in the dark. They had no clue if the vehicle will ever arrive in any reasonable time frame.
    Frustrated with all these uncertainties, last week, I contacted Toyota Regional office and was lucky to speak to one of the brass there. He was kind enough to refer my case to someone who got me a Prius IV on fast-track. I am picking it up this week end.

    For me it's a downgrade. At one point after too much wait, I needed a Prius ASAP. I am planning to trade it with a Plug-in in 3 years. Hopefully, the availability of the Prius will not be as uncertain as it is now.

    The dealer (different from the one i ordered the Five from) wanted sticker price but i told him i would never buy any car MSRP and that i would rather walk. After few steps toward the door, the Sales manager who was in contact with the regional office, called me back. We sealed the deal @ $500 under sticker price in addition to few freebies. It was still a worse deal than what i got last march for the package Five.

    Now i am a Proud Member of the Prius Family.
     
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    It isn't much of a downgrade on the inside. It's only the outside (unless of course that the 17" wheels, LED headlights and the quicker steering are really really important). Welcome to the family!
     
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  3. batie

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    Thanks,
    i really like the package Five LED light with a better night vision because i drive a lot at night in a deer infested part of Connecticut.
    Also I didn't want to loose the plastic covers on the wheels. My brother who owns a Prius III has purchased 3 covers already in 12 months time due to NYC pots holes.

    By the way, i have the brand new 5 pieces floor mats including the trunk cover that came with the Prius. I bought weather mats and will not need the factory ones. If someone wants to purchase them, let me know
     
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    Ahh ok. Yeah the LED headlights are really nice (they're not available on our Tech Package so I installed HIDs).

    You can take them off and just buy centre wheel ornaments to fill in the hole.
     
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    where do you find these centre wheel? any parts #?
     
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    There are two that people use.

    1. The domed cap from the Gen 2 Prius (recessed Toyota logo)

    42603-520302. A flatter option with a textured finish and raised Toyota logo. It's used on the current Gen Corolla LE and Matrix S

    42603-52110.