I have a new boat to track. "Overseas Joyce" After finding out my dealer assigned the wrong car to my request, a Prius IV vice the Prius V I requested, I've jumped ship literally today. Finding an unallocated Prius V with Nav or the ATP in the DC area is like finding a needle in the haystack. I did find one though with the Navigation in a color I wanted, and without any preassigned port installs. While the dealer did not have an ETA for Port arrival, he was expecting a dealership delivery the first week of July. Based on the track history of Kentucky Highway and Pyxis Leader I would guess a port entry around June 22nd.
My dealer called me on Thursday. My car came off the Pyxis Leader and is due at the dealership on Monday (Toyota of Morristown, NJ). Very professional and so far I've had a great experience with them. I ordered a stock Blizzard Pearl III. They charged me MSRP + mats + cargo net + first aid kit + delivery + doc fees + tax. Nothing ridiculous or out of the ordinary so I'm happy. It would probably be ready by Tuesday but I've got a busy week coming up so I have to wait until Thursday to pick it up. I was actually there yesterday and they had a blue ribbon IV w/ nav, which s either unspoken for or they are keeping as a demo unit. Looks like a few people have taken it out for a ride as there were 180 miles on the odometer. I sat in it and got to finally check the car out in person. My sales person offered to let me test drive it. As tempting as it was, I declined saying that I had already bought the car and test driving it now would be pointless. Besides, it'll make driving my first new car off the lot all that much more special In the meantime though, the wait is killing me.
Yes, I got this yesterday: Hello John, Great news!! Your Prius is in *F status and is currently in the "process" of being shipped to my dealership. I will contact you as soon as it arrives. Below is the full inquiry with the VIN# and options. Please let me know if you have any questions. 18186 VEHICLE INQUIRY REPORT DATE: 06/13/09 DCV920 TIME: 06:21 Model Number: 1225A SERIAL # :A5004197 Check Code: 3 Model Description: 4-DR GAS/ELEC Category ..........: F Year ............: 2010 Current Dealer ....: 160-31136 Interior Color ..: FB10 FB10 Wholesale Dealer ..: 31136 Exterior Color ..: 08T5 BLUEM Previous Dealer ...: 00160 Body ............: Prius III Model Invoice Date ......: Number of Cyl ...: 4 Ship Date .........: Allocation Number: 061 Retail Date .......: Engine Number ...: 4279988 Date of First Use .: Vessel Number ...: 415 TRAC ..............: NO Vessel Name .....: PYXIS LEADER Damage ............: NO DAMAGE PDI ...............: NO Fleet .............: NON-FLEET Port PDS Complete .: NO
Argyle, How did you get a new inquiry? Mine was also on the Pyxis Leader, which states a delivery date of 6/22. I haven't heard anything from the dealer since the original report on 6/8/09. At that time it was a category A. Do you have any idea what "PDI" and "Port PDS Complete" mean?
I am not sure how my saleschick got it. I just know it showed up in my email yesterday morning. But this is the lady that confused me by saying: ""I believe that your Prius is going to be shipped from Georgetown Kentucky port. Then it will be transported on a transit truck to our dealership." I guess PDI is Pre Delivery Inspection Maybe PDS is Pre Deivery Scan? I am 100% guessing.
I'm in Maryland, and heard this from my dealer... "For this initial allocation, only 5.9% will be Prius IV with the Sunroof/Navigation Package (SR). Even fewer (2%) are Prius V with the Advanced Technology Package (AT). Toyota has indicated a strategy of increased availability for July, and we are hoping there will be increased numbers of these specialty packages." patience, patience, patience... John Coliton
So my dealer wasn't that far off when he gave me a 7% for the SR. John, Has your dealer given you any kind of a date estimate for delivery? I have been waiting almost a year for this car and these last few days have been torture!!
We Also Have A 2010 Barcelona Red, Package 4, with Navigation and Solar Roof Package. :rockon: We Support The Troops! We Drive 2 Prius's !! :usa2: Just wanted to say "Thanks!" I serve the troops evey day, and we appreciate ANYONE who minimizes casualties by minimizing their use of oil.
OK . . . Now you're just MESSING WITH US!!! PT Cruisers masquerading as Prius's . . . What will they think of next?? Is there no end to the suffering of the aspiring 2010 owner? Is there? I have a PT Cruiser that I would be MORE THAN WILLING to trade for a Prius. Maybe I should head down to Jacksonville, park my Cruiser, take a Prius, and just drive off and leave it there . . . consider it a "fair trade" I can dream, can't I?
Ah, the torture factor. It is like being on the CruiseCritics forums; everyone has a countdown and everyone gets cranked up for the final days. No delivery date, but the contractions are about 3 minutes apart. She did say I should bring my Prizm in late this week for appraisal, so we must be close.
I got my trade-in appraised on 06/08/09. Didn't get as much as I was hoping, but I think they were fair.
If you are in NY they should be unloading the Andromeda Leader at Newark right now. Possibly already finished. These should hit the floor in a week in your area. If your car was on the Pyxis it should be hitting the dealer floor if it hasn't already.
I can't hear you! :lalala::lalala: I can't hear you!! I refuse to get excited - even though I test drove the car yesterday (and was really impressed!) - I refuse to get excited. When I get a call from the dealer - they'll hear the scream all the way to Japan! :bounce:
Thanks for the update.. I have tried to log in with my computer but will not let me do it.. :cheer2: stefcat..
HI .. just wanted everyone a heads up.. we are expecting a package V and it has not been spoken for [email protected] or you can call me 410-822-8000..ext 1513.. I can't wait to see it.. would love for someone just as excited as I am to get..:cheer2:stefcat I am in maryland
Mine was on the pyxis leader, but i havn't heard from the dealer about a delivery date. Every time the phone rings i get butterflies in my stomach. I want to contact him, but i don't want him to think i am a pest. My patience is wearing thin.
Mine was on the Pyxis also and was just told to expect delivery around July 2nd. Why would it take almost a month to get the car to a dealer?