Buying a Prius Prime - within a week... HELP! :)

I am glad I got the Advanced so that I can cool/heat my car from inside my office or house from the App. The main reason I went with the Advanced was actually for the rear cross traffic alert. I had it with my last Prius and was not something I wanted to live without.

 

Be sure to insist on the dealership turning the reverse beeping to a single beep. You may wish to make other customization s

 

Consumer Reports recommends the Premium level. I got the advanced “just because”.
J

 

Have you actually seen different PRIME trims? If you like all the safety and convenient features on Advanced, you may like that trim but for price. Being a minimalist, Advanced wasn't for me, and I wanted Plus. However, in the end I got Premium because a local dealer gave me better price on Premium that was in stock than Plus from far away dealer. I DO like 3 door SKS and power driver seat offered in Premium, but HATE softex and 11.6 inch LED. If there aren't any PRIME in your area, I think regular Prius have those options in higher trims just to check out if you really like those two features. Good luck.

 

I got an Advanced and love it and don't regret it. The blind spot monitoring and remote climate were my main reasons.

 

I had originally wanted a Premium but went with the Advanced when that was the only option at the time. Not a day goes by that I don't think how lucky I am I got the Advanced. Oh, wherever you get your from, insist that it be fully charged up the day you pick it up. You are going to love this car. CONGRATS !!!

 

If this is important to you, you should consider something from another manufacturer. Your frustration will only grow worse once you learn that the Entune/nav is practically useless and the integration with the phone is very limited. Also, the Prime has many other compromises; small EV range, lots of road noise, tiny luggage space, four passenger limit, and no spare tire.

I've had my Prius Prime for over a year. It would not be my first choice if I were in the market today.

 

I had to get a new car and didn't really have time to research and ended up with the Plus. I am fine with the decision as I actually do not like the 11" screen. The only thing I wish I had was the BSM and being able to heat/cool via the app. Not worth the extra cost to me though.

 

I specifically got the Advanced for the technology. We have a newish Honda Pilot too with similar technology, and it is really makes things safer and worth it. I like the bigger screen too. Coming off a 2013 Plug-in, there are some great improvement I am happy to have now!

Yep, $4500 federal tax credit, and some states have an additional $2500. There is a thread somewhere on that subject.

 

Totally agree. I have both Plus and Premium trim. the 11.6" LED looks nice but it really sucks, very poor interface and hard to use. But I do enjoy the 3 door SKS power seat, and I'm thinking of installing the SKS sensor/switch to my Plus. The Softex is not that bad. But I like the Corolla Softex much better as it look and feel totally different. I wonder why Toyota is not using the same Softex in both Prius and Corolla.

From the resell value, I think the Premium will be better as it has that eye catching 11.6" LED and leather look seat. Potential new owner might be willing to pay more for that?

 

Quick question.. assuming you haven't bought one yet.. reason why you don't just wait like I am for '19 reveal in a month or so? Possible Apple Carplay?

 

Update Rob???

 

Lot's of out-of-state buyers end up here on the DC Beltway, usually MD side since it is CARB state. That should not matter much to you in FL. Michael here right now pouring rain, but sunny/cool by tomorrow.

 

Rob,

I went through the exact situation like you and I ended up buying the Advanced and I'm so glad I did.

I got the Advanced for all the extras and I truly didn't want to go through regrets afterwards.
First of all the JBL music system is way better than the premium's system. I made a point listening to two premiums and the difference was huge for me. I commute 70 mls round trip and found that to be essential. Also, the HUD the BSM and the rear sensors were critical to choosing the Advanced.

I did my research, trial, emails and negotiation for a month and no dealer gave me the bottom line price unless I was physically at their facility.

I got buyers fatigue as well and they let me go because I did not use their finance then I got concerned about loosing the end of the month incentives from Toyota.

I visited 6 dealerships in one day so finally I got lucky finding a dealer who wanted to meet his quota and they got me the Advanced a day after we agreed on the price. i bought it on 9/30. The next day Toyota reduced their cash rebate from $1,500 to $1,000. Not much but it's just another reason to make me feel good.
I'm done and I'm enjoying reading all the emails from dealers inviting me back to make a deal

Good luck!
Mike

 

Mike, I see you are in So. Cal. Who did you buy from? I’m up in Utah and I bought a car from Diane at Carson Toyota and had it shipped to me.

 

Hang in there Rob... good luck.. please let us know how it all works out!!!

 

I got mine from Toyota Place in Westminster. Carson Toyota was not one of the dealers I contacted.
I hope you had a good experience dealing with them.

Mike