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Anyone have solar roof in the New York area?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Eoin, Dec 17, 2009.

  1. Eoin

    Eoin Active Member

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    I seen 2010 Priuses every day in the New York area, but have never seen one with a solar roof. Are they not available here?
     
    #1 Eoin, Dec 17, 2009
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    codybigdog123 Got Mad and Left in a Tizzy

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    I'm pretty confident they are available everywhere...but for most of the time that the GIII's have been available, the supply was very limited. I know my dealership did not even get a single solar roof optioned car until about late August...and that vehicle was the car I ordered 3 months prior.
     
    #2 codybigdog123, Dec 17, 2009
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    I'm picking mine up Sunday - IV with solar panels (Long Island). :)
     
    #3 richlaz, Dec 17, 2009
  4. Eoin

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    That's good. I'm on Long Island too. I'm waiting for the 2011's. What color are you getting? Red is really nice.
     
    #4 Eoin, Dec 17, 2009
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    DanMode Brooklyn Prius Guy

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    When I was first looking at the Prius during its release perios, I wanted one with a solar roof. Apparently, no dealers around my area had any coming in at all. Factor that in with not wanting to pay for the NAV system, I came to the conclusion that it just wasn't worth it. Months later, and I haven't seen any solar roof Pri's UNTIL two weeks ago when I went in for my second oil change. I have to say, it looks good but doesn't seem like it will be able to withstand a few years of heavy usage.

    As well, I didn't see a dealer sticker on that particular model, so I'm not sure if it was for sale, or perhaps one of the dealer employees personal vehicle.
     
    #5 DanMode, Dec 17, 2009
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    We got a solar roof . . . . but it's in California:

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    what . . . .

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    They're available, but in very limited supply. (I've got one... I'm in Northern New Jersey)
     
    #7 walterm, Dec 17, 2009
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    SlowTurd I LIKE PRIUS'S

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    i don't have one
     
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    Picked mine up today in Brooklyn. Ordered it on July 11th. Prius IV - Barcelona Red with Solar Roof.
     
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    They're around, there was a IV with it at the dealership where I got my III. But at least in upstate NY there aren't many days where it would come in handy enough to justify the additional cost. I'll miss having a moon roof, though they are squeak generators!
     
    #10 Erikon, Dec 18, 2009
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