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Should I wait until September?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by scottwyden, Apr 22, 2009.

  1. scottwyden

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    From what I read in the chat, there will be upgrades that are standard come September.. so if one can wait, shouldn't they?

    I don't know how long the waiting list will be come September though...

    What is everyones thoughts?
     
    #1 scottwyden, Apr 22, 2009
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    Why wait??? You could be driving that pretty baby all summer long!

    :rockon:
     
    #2 zonie911, Apr 22, 2009
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    #3 Danny, Apr 22, 2009
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    Doesn't matter since they will be available to the early buyers (except Safety Connect which is hardwired and won't be installed on early vehicles).
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Apr 22, 2009
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    On the one hand it seems better to wait if you can, save a bit more money for the down payment or pay cash, etc... but it's also a bit of a gamble. The 2010's should be plentiful within a couple of months, but if the price of gas was to skyrocket again, you'd potentially be on a 100+ deep waiting list.
     
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    I also would have the concern that only us PriusChatters will be competing for them initially. I haven't seen much "commercial" advertising. I think once thesebabies hit the streets, many more people will want one. Dealer gouging may happen later rather than now.:eek:
     
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    I think Dealer gouging at over MSRP (at least in California ) will be there from the start of 2010 delivery. Remember- limited stock at first, hard to get new features such as moonroof...
     
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    It's ridiculous to raise the price for a part that only costs $5 to make but I'd rather wait I think. Still not sure
     
    #8 scottwyden, Apr 23, 2009
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    I'd wait. You've waited this long. September will be here before you know it.
     
    #9 rlr66, Apr 23, 2009
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    That's true. Save myself some trips. I'll probably go to a dealer during the summer to put a deposit, etc... saying I want to wait until Septembers release.. By mid July they should have the new pricing and whatnot to include the iPod. I can't live without the iPod in my car as I never listen to the radio.

    Seeing that there will also be a remote start is sweet as I have no choice but to park outside all winter. Hopefully I can get that installed out of the box.
     
    #10 scottwyden, Apr 23, 2009
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    I sold my motorcycle yesterday. cash payment.. putting it right into savings. It's almost Prius time!!

    I'll stop by the dealership to speak with them soon!
     
    #11 scottwyden, May 14, 2009
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