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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Atypical Hippie, Dec 21, 2005.

  1. Atypical Hippie

    Atypical Hippie New Member

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    Did a lot of reading on here before deciding to order a prius. Thanks to all who contribute to this board. The material here was very helpful.

    I ended up working with a small time dealer out of town because he was willing to give me $3500 more for my trade-in (my 11/15 mpg mazda pickup) than the dealer here in town. I guess the big-time dealer here in town wanted me to fund his rent and advertising budget or something. That is well worth the 60 mile drive to pick it up, eh?

    I ordered a 2005 package 4 in early november and it was due to arrive just after the 1st of the year. Well, it ended up being a 2006 and it arrived yesterday. He called and told me I needed to pick it up before the first of the year. As I understand it, that would cost me about $3000ish come tax time, right? I called his bluff and told him to sell it to someone else. He called back a couple hours later and folded. I get to pick it up on Jan 3. Woohooo!

    Is there any difference between the 2005 aqnd the 2006 package #4?

    Thanks again to everyone.
     
    #1 Atypical Hippie, Dec 21, 2005
  2. daniel

    daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb

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    I think the package numbers are altogether different. Congratulations on your new Prius!
     
    #2 daniel, Dec 21, 2005
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    Ah -- I can answer that. I bought a 2005 #4 (AM) package, and my partner bought a 2006 #4 (HG) package.

    In terms of differing features, the 2006 loses the High-intensity driving lights (IMO: nice but not essential) and fog lamps (IMO: near useless) of the 2005 package, but gains the rear-view camera (cool but again, not essential.)

    In terms of enhanced features with the 2006, you're getting:
    • Improved safety airbags (a big win, IMO)
    • Tire pressure sensors (really nice!)
    • Stereo: has an AUX-IN jack (for MP3 players, etc.), and plays MP3 CDs. (Great stuff!)
    • Improved MFD interface
    I may be forgetting a few things in regards to the enhanced features list, but I think that's about it.
     
    #3 bookrats, Dec 21, 2005
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    Good work Hippie!

    Don't let those dealers push you around.
     
    #4 LaughingMan, Dec 21, 2005
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    Booksrats,

    When you say the 2006 has "improved" safety airbags what do you mean? Is there any safety difference??
     
    #5 wannaprius, Jan 9, 2006
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    The 2006 advanced airbag system differs the deployment rate of the airbags based on speed and force of impact. Yes, they're safer.
     
    #6 JMcPhee, Jan 9, 2006
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