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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Prius Team, Feb 26, 2009.

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  1. fredthepostman

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    Do you know what the expected msrp of the Tesla Model S will be?
     
    #21 fredthepostman, Feb 27, 2009
  2. efusco

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    Word is that it'll be around $55K, for an extra $10K you get a new battery pack in 7 years. I think those who already own a Roadster get their Model S for $10k less.
     
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  3. fredthepostman

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    Looks like its time to start playing the lottery.:)
     
    #23 fredthepostman, Feb 27, 2009
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    It's a luxury sedan, no doubt about it. The NEXT Tesla is supposed to be in the $30k range and is intended to target a much broader audience.

    While I don't need a luxury sedan, I should be able to afford it and I want an EV and it should meet my needs as a family car. Since there are no other options that meed those criteria it's what I'll get...if I can.
     
    #24 efusco, Feb 27, 2009
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    If you can wait 2 or 3 years, there should be quite a few to choose from. Hopefully the plug in Prius also.
     
    #25 fredthepostman, Feb 27, 2009
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    That's actually my target time, fortuanately. I'll be returning from my sabbatacle in Oceania in about May or June of 2011. I'd love to have a lot of options, though I suspect, with the way things usually go, that a lot of projects will be pushed back. A 40mile PHEV Prius would be at the TOP of my list, a pure EV sedan second, a 20 mile PHEV Prius 3rd. Other options that may or may not be around will get worked in depending upon the configuration of the final product.
     
    #26 efusco, Feb 27, 2009
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    I also would love a phev Prius, but I can't wait that long. I will either trade in my 2010 Prius when the time comes or let my wife have the 2010 and get the phev Prius for myself. Anyway , good luck !:)
     
    #27 fredthepostman, Feb 27, 2009
  8. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    :lol: Tom's just joking around with your screen name :D
     
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    I can't believe you guys are really that dense.

    In the first place, the numbers 3, 2, and 5 represent the first three non-one prime numbers.
    Additionally, the number 25 is square and 3 is the cube root of 27 which is only two days later. And two is the first non-one prime number.
    March 25th is also the 84th day of the year which, obviously, is made of a number doubling the subsequent number.
    "Prius" means "To go before" which means that the 3 and the 8 are the most important digits in the equation. When multiplied, they give us 24 which is only one less than the 25th of March.

    You see, you've forgotten the most important rule of all which is "never get into a battle of wits with a Sicilian when death is on the line."
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    #29 TonyPSchaefer, Feb 27, 2009
  10. efusco

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    Oscar Levant was right...and sometimes I'm pretty sure Tony has stepped a toe over the line.
     
    #30 efusco, Feb 27, 2009
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  12. a priori

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    You've seen his new avatar. I don't think it's a toe over the line we're talking about.

    I think he's got his dingleberries stuck a bit too tightly to his . . er . . ah . . sheep's clothing.
     
    #32 a priori, Mar 1, 2009
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    March 25, 2009 ..

    my guess, the date TMS releases ..

    1) Full customer specifications for the 2010 Prius

    2) Color brochures

    3) pricing

    :eek: ??

    More guesses -

    base model curb weight - 3,050 lbs

    EPA estimate MPG US - 52 city / 49 highway

    base model starting price - $23,500 US
     
    #33 cycledrum, Mar 1, 2009
  14. fredthepostman

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    Hope your right about the price. It sounds just about right to me.:)
     
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    Yeah, but $23.5k might be Prius I plus $720 destination, and the Prius II with options in sticky thread would be +$2k or so, Prius III, +$3.5k ... we'll see.
     
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    So far, I was able to confirm that the 25th will be the releases of driving experiences (he suspects it will be positive, but we of course, won't know that until we see it). Don't know anything else.
     
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    Announcing(wishfully thinking!) the sport coupe version!

    TRD add-ons?

    but probably the price and the road test reviews.
     
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    Doug,

    I was fortunate to have the opportunity to attend the SF Prius Connection event and this was a great experience. I really like the new Prius. It is much improved over previous generations. Although the driver's seat is now height adjustable, I am still very disappointed that there is no way to further adjust the seat. It seems too low and it would be nice to have more knee support and the option to tilt the seat cushion up/down. I would think that than 8 way adjustable seat would be standard in today's cars. Other than that, I love the car. Is there any reason the seat in the Prius is so limited with adjustment options? This has been a significant complaint by many consumers and although Toyota has partially addressed this, there is still much room for improvement. This is honestly the only thing keeping me from purchasing a Prius. I'm curious to know Toyota's take on this issue. Is there any way you can address this and provide some feedback? Thank you for your time and attention.
     
    #38 adam1978, Mar 9, 2009
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    Thanks for the feedback. We tried to put as much comfort into the seats without adding too much weight. Every extra adjustment, especially power features, add weight, which is particulary troublesome for Prius. Sorry that it does not meet your needs. We'll definitely be checking to see how all our customers respond and see if improvement is needed.

    Doug Coleman
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    #39 Prius Team, Mar 10, 2009
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    With Honda's announcement of a date of March 24th, one day before the wraps comes of the Prius, a move which undoubtedly was made to steal Toyota's thunder, does this mean that they will move up the Prius' dates at all?

    Honda Insight Hybrid Blog - Official Honda Web Site

    Also, now that pricing is available on the Insight, will that cause Toyota to adjust their pricing?
    2010 Honda Insight Pricing and EPA Data Model MSRP[1] EPA[2] City/Hwy/Combined Insight LX $19,800 40/43/41 Insight EX $21,300 40/43/41 Insight EX with Navi $23,100 40/43/41
    Either way, I am still waiting for my 2010 Prius.. Nothing short of losing my job would change my mind.
     
    #40 eglmainz, Mar 11, 2009
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