New 2011 Prius IV tomorrow!

Congratulations, from Wisconsin. And it sounds like you're getting a great vehicle....one question though if I may? Do you need heated seats in Texas? I could sure use them here if you don't.

 

Thanks for the climate information there in winter months, as I never realized that it cooled off that much in TX. In that case it is good to have them. Enjoy.

 

Bun warmers are welcome anywhere! Even TX gets cold in the winter!

 

Amarillo is in North Texas, exactly 4 hours west of Oklahoma City. Yes, it can get very cold there and here. We were well below zero many times last winter. it can also get real hot. We're currently bumping 60 days over 100° this summer. That's the hottest on record ever and the old record was 50 days in 1936.

Scoobagirl, welcome to the forum and great color choice! I like mine. If you see one with OK plates parked in front of Big Tex Steak house, it's probably us.

 

Congrat's! You will love it, Keep us posted how it goes. I just got mine a week ago and I still cannot wait to drive it every chance I get.

 

Welcome aboard and enjoy your new ride! Stop telling people about our moderate weather up here, they may move!

 

Congratulations on your upcoming arrival. However, beware of the finance manager's office. After getting a good deal on a new car, that's where many people let their guard down and end up overspending on protection packages and warranties of dubious value.

When I walked in the finance manager's office on Wednesday, the nice man summarized the price on the car, my trade, and the interest rate. Then he presented a grid of about 8 payment options of 60 or 84 months (I requested 48 months) and each square had roughly the same payment +/- $50 and different combinations of paint protection, fabric protection, extended warranty, etc. I was asked to choose one of the squares and I declined. I politely stated that I understood that was his job, but I didn't want any of the additional services and I wanted the least loan term for our agreed-upon rate. I was then presented a form to initial that I, gasp, declined all their valuable added services. Only then did he send the final forms to the printer for my signature.

You state that you haven't bought a new car in 30+ years. I strongly recommend that you take someone along who understands how modern car sales work to advise you and hopefully prevent an expensive mistake in purchasing an otherwise outstanding automobile.

 

Congrats!!
I love when Prius love grows from within the family.

 

Continental polar air masses affect even Texas.

Congrats on your new car!

 

Congratulations on your new car.
We drove with our metallic blue Prius four with navi last night.
So I completely understand how you're feeling right now. It's quite hard to contain the excitement.

My suggestion is to check some you tube videos on how to drive the car.
It's not your typical car and there are tricks like pulse, glide, coast etc that will help you maximize the fuel efficiency of Prius.

If you don't mind me asking. How much was your purchase price.
We paid sticker price of 31,008 here in south Cali. That's before taxes, license and fees

 

Well????

 

congratulations on the new Prius... Funny, my father in law bought a 2011 because of my 2010. He originally had a loaded model and "downgraded" to one like yours.


I've only had mine for 15 months and still look for excuses to "go out somewhere" just to drive.

 

Thanks for the response.
If you don't mind, I'm going to let my Boss ( wifey) read your post.
I told her that the excitement we get everyday driving the Prius, the savings that we're currently enjoying, the less visits to the gas pumps make everything worth while.

It's hard to really negotiate when the car you're buying is in demand,
Our dealer has a $7,000 off on a New Tundra or a Syquioa.