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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Silverlode, Aug 5, 2006.

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  1. Silverlode

    Silverlode New Member

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    I put a deposit down on a 2007 Magnetic Gray. I know I'm probably losing half of the tax credit, but I haven't had much luck finding what I wanted (#7 or #8) in a color I would drive in a 2006. Looks like I'm just a month late to the tax credit party. Oh, well.

    Really excited to get my prius! I was told "end of September".

    EDIT: See last post. Pics at:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/adeitrich/256673056/
     
    #1 Silverlode, Aug 5, 2006
  2. M. Oiseau

    M. Oiseau 6sigma this

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    If you're able to get it before the end of September, you'll get the full tax monte.
     
    #2 M. Oiseau, Aug 5, 2006
  3. Silverlode

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    Yeah I know...just not expecting it to actually come in by then.

    Yeah I know...just not expecting it to actually come in by then.
     
    #3 Silverlode, Aug 5, 2006
  4. Jim1eye

    Jim1eye Shaklee Ind Distributor

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(M. Oiseau @ Aug 5 2006, 09:08 PM) [snapback]298457[/snapback]</div>
    As of 7/11/06 the IRS had NOT listed the 2007 Prius as eligible for the tax credit.

    See IRS Hybrid Cars and Alternative Motor Vehicles
     
    #4 Jim1eye, Aug 6, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jim1eye @ Aug 6 2006, 04:05 PM) [snapback]298704[/snapback]</div>
    True. But I think it's reasonable to expect that they will. I seem to remember it was an abnormally long time before the '06 was certified as "eligible."
     
    #5 Betelgeuse, Aug 6, 2006
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    I am still confused on the tax credit - would I get the full credit if I paid for the car now but received the actually car in Oct?
     
    #6 cellophanecore, Aug 6, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priuscello @ Aug 6 2006, 12:45 PM) [snapback]298747[/snapback]</div>
    You have to take delivery of the car before Sept 30. You use the invoice from the dealer that states when the car was put into service for your tax records.
     
    #7 tazman, Aug 6, 2006
  8. Silverlode

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    Doing paperwork this week, so I'll be eligable for the full credit. Can't wait to take delivery of my Mag Gray!!
     
    #8 Silverlode, Sep 25, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Silverlode @ Sep 25 2006, 10:41 AM) [snapback]324648[/snapback]</div>
    How is paperwork going to help you? You may or may not get your car by the 30th, if I'm reading correctly, and even if you do, as of this date the IRS does NOT have the 07 Prius listed for a tax credit.
     
    #9 Claudia, Sep 25, 2006
  10. Silverlode

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    By "paperwork" I mean, going to pay for the car and get title and all that, since the dealership had the VIN.

    Turns out, I show up at the dealership today and they have an '07 Black Touring Edition on the lot....so I took it!

    I now am the proud owner of a black touring '07! It's sweet.
     
    #10 Silverlode, Sep 29, 2006
  11. Rangerdavid

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    Congrats, and Welcome!! show us Pictures!!!
     
    #11 Rangerdavid, Sep 29, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Silverlode @ Aug 5 2006, 06:41 PM) [snapback]298504[/snapback]</div>
    I just checked the IRS website, buying a Prius tomorrow to omake the deadline. It looks like the 2007 is approved for the tax credit. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=157632,00.html
     
    #12 ldlau, Sep 29, 2006
  13. Silverlode

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    Some pics!

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    #13 Silverlode, Sep 30, 2006
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    One thing that surprised me, so far, is that the wheels have plastic coverings on them. The entire silver-colored wheel you see is plastic. They pop off easy to reveal a gray-colored alloy wheel, which I don't think looks too good with the black body.
     
    #14 Silverlode, Sep 30, 2006
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    Black with gray interior....very nice.

    With the additional whatever the touring advertises...does that mean no BT stiffening brace needed?
     
    #15 Godiva, Sep 30, 2006
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    Very Very Nice!!
     
    #16 Rangerdavid, Sep 30, 2006
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    That's a good-loking car right there. Enjoy your new Prius.
     
    #17 pirateprius, Sep 30, 2006
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    Great car! But that's not a magnetic grey!
     
    #18 blbgp, Sep 30, 2006
  19. Silverlode

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Godiva @ Sep 30 2006, 06:57 PM) [snapback]326227[/snapback]</div>
    I have no idea. I quickly test drove a package 3 2006 a couple months ago. This car does seem to handle better than I remember the other one handling, but that is so not scientific. It is supposed to have some kind of "tuned" suspension, different than the normal model.

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(blbgp @ Sep 30 2006, 07:27 PM) [snapback]326248[/snapback]</div>

    Yes. But a bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush, so they say. When I got to the dealership and saw that they had this car on the lot, I figured I was better off driving away with it than paying for a car that wasn't even there yet (which I was going to do to get the full credit).
     
    #19 Silverlode, Sep 30, 2006
  20. Prianista

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Silverlode @ Sep 30 2006, 02:25 PM) [snapback]326187[/snapback]</div>
    Fantastic. Congratulations on getting a car that's as wonderful as it is beautiful.

    When you get a chance, you might want to update your Prius Chat profile to reflect the good news.
     
    #20 Prianista, Sep 30, 2006
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