Enough! I am giving up on the Prius Five + Navigation that i ordered few months ago. The dealer was, as i was, totally in the dark. They had no clue if the vehicle will ever arrive in any reasonable time frame. Frustrated with all these uncertainties, last week, I contacted Toyota Regional office and was lucky to speak to one of the brass there. He was kind enough to refer my case to someone who got me a Prius IV on fast-track. I am picking it up this week end. For me it's a downgrade. At one point after too much wait, I needed a Prius ASAP. I am planning to trade it with a Plug-in in 3 years. Hopefully, the availability of the Prius will not be as uncertain as it is now. The dealer (different from the one i ordered the Five from) wanted sticker price but i told him i would never buy any car MSRP and that i would rather walk. After few steps toward the door, the Sales manager who was in contact with the regional office, called me back. We sealed the deal @ $500 under sticker price in addition to few freebies. It was still a worse deal than what i got last march for the package Five. Now i am a Proud Member of the Prius Family.
It isn't much of a downgrade on the inside. It's only the outside (unless of course that the 17" wheels, LED headlights and the quicker steering are really really important). Welcome to the family!
Thanks, i really like the package Five LED light with a better night vision because i drive a lot at night in a deer infested part of Connecticut. Also I didn't want to loose the plastic covers on the wheels. My brother who owns a Prius III has purchased 3 covers already in 12 months time due to NYC pots holes. By the way, i have the brand new 5 pieces floor mats including the trunk cover that came with the Prius. I bought weather mats and will not need the factory ones. If someone wants to purchase them, let me know
Ahh ok. Yeah the LED headlights are really nice (they're not available on our Tech Package so I installed HIDs). You can take them off and just buy centre wheel ornaments to fill in the hole.
There are two that people use. 1. The domed cap from the Gen 2 Prius (recessed Toyota logo) 42603-520302. A flatter option with a textured finish and raised Toyota logo. It's used on the current Gen Corolla LE and Matrix S 42603-52110.