Even SoCal won't have the 2008 ready until nov. or dec?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sea-horsea @ Aug 24 2007, 02:18 AM) [snapback]501435[/snapback]</div>

TOYOTA has said they will not produce the 2008 model early. They have checked as wanted to release it as the first lithium battery hybrid but decided not to with all the lithium battery issues in the news. They have said it will be a jump ahead in technology but haven't publicly said too much. They don't want to tip off the competition.

In Europe the have the vitz model that is a little smaller. That could become a 70 -100 mpg hybrid. They have also said they are looking at having 3 prius models a smaller one, the same as now and a more luxury bigger model.

They are also testing a few plug-in hybrids but also have no firm announcments. Only time will tell.

If I was waiting I'd buy one now. They are too good to wait. I have a 2005 model and love it. The only option I would like is the plug-in choice. BUY NOW, ENJOY NOW help Save the world now.

 

Obviously no one can make the decision for you, but if you are ready to buy and do not want to wait for a 2008, there are dealers with plenty of inventory in stock who are willing to negotiate.

I purchased mine from Longo Toyota in El Monte, and they show 80 Prii in stock as of this morning. Click here--> http://www.longotoyota.com/VehicleSearchRe...l=discountPrice

Between the Toyota "Eco-nomic Savings Program" and the discount I negotiated, I saved almost $4500 on a 2007 package #6. I actually paid less for it than I did for my 2005 package #6 :huh:

If you are set on a 2008, then by all means wait for one. But they may not have the Eco-nomic Savings Program on 2008s, and may not be willing to discount as deeply. Then again, maybe they will. Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sea-horsea @ Aug 24 2007, 02:18 PM) [snapback]501729[/snapback]</div>

You have a PM...Good luck

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sea-horsea @ Aug 26 2007, 01:17 AM) [snapback]502282[/snapback]</div>

August 2007, I bought it less than three weeks ago.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(sea-horsea @ Aug 26 2007, 01:17 AM) [snapback]502282[/snapback]</div>

You should be able to get close, paricularly if you use the Costco car buyer's program and if that particular dealer is Costco's dealer in your area. Log on to Costco.com click under "services" and then car buying, enter your info and you will immediately get a list of the Toyota dealers in your area. I live in SoCal as well, and my local "Costco price" was $900 above dealer invoice which was about $1500 less than sticker! As far as waiting for the '08's, if you like the car I would get it now, as the '08's are likely to be higher priced due to the recent rapid appreciation of the yen against the dollar. IMHO, anyway. . .

 

Hey Seahorse,

I'm moving to L.A. in late October and have called every area Toyota dealership for quotes on a 3-year lease for a 2008 Prius and not one of them has told me that I won't be able to get my car by then. Where did you hear this?

 

Hi again Seahorse -

I think that's pretty unlikely because the only reason they would hold back selling the 2008s once they've received them is if they haven't sold out of their 2007 stock and we all know how well the Prius is selling in SoCal (and across the globe)!

I was even thinking maybe I could get a special price on a 2007 once the 2008s are out but the dealers have all matter-of-factly told me there will be no 2007s left by the time I come to pick up my car (late October).

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(lolabelle @ Aug 26 2007, 01:39 PM) [snapback]502422[/snapback]</div>

You'll do better if you don't insist on being able to step right into your exact color/package car the minute you step off the plane. The more desperate you are, the more they'll lie and then bait and switch. Plus add on high priced cr@p you don't want. Captive audience. They know you'll take whatever they give you at whatever price they quote.

And it may still be a 2007. Even in October.

If the 2008s truly won't be out until Dec. on then there WILL still be 2007s in October. And you should be able to get a good deal by then. But probably not in L.A.

Make sure you read the threads on the dealers...good and bad. Start making a list of dealerships that have jerked people around so you know to avoid them. Your North Hollywood dealer may be one of them.