First post - I am looking forward to buying a new 2009 Prius tonight. My wife wanted the package 6 toys with leather interior and black exterior (I wanted white). I've been on a waiting list at one Toyota dealer for 2 months but last week I called a former sales guy at another Toyota/Scion dealer who found this one for me. This is my second Prius - the first was a 2006 silver package 7 from Hank Arron Toyota (no leather). For 2006 Package 8 had leather and local SE Toyota dealers did not have any. The 2006 was a great car and (like a fool) I sold it in June, 2008 with only 33,000 miles. I've missed it ever since. The same month I bought a 2009 Scion XB automatic with Borla exhaust, navigation, fog lights and diming mirror and thought I would be happy with it (carry more stuff, etc.). The Scion is a great, peppy vehicle but I realized that I am sooooo cheap when it comes to gas mileage that I had to go back to a Prius. For the 2009 Prius (If everything goes as planned this evening with the EF&I man) I think I have been able to get a little off the sticker price and a set of floor mats thrown in the deal. I will post a picture soon.
Well I hope all goes well tonight and you are able to get the car. I understand how you feel about selling a car and then wanting it back. I had a 2004 4Runner and sold it for a 2006 Lexus IS250. I had the Lexus for about 2 months and decided that I was more of an SUV person, so I sold it for a 2006 4Runner. Then I began to get sick of 15 mpg, so I bought the 2008 Prius. I thought I would never drive a car after the Lexus, but I rather enjoy the Prius.
The 2009 price was $29,781 before dealer administrative fee and taxes. Again - I should have kept the 2006 as my "drive out" price in July, 2006 was $29,161 with dealer fee, tax (SC tax @ $300) and the platinum level 7 year/100K extended warranty. If you have a good Prius - don't sell it, you will be sorry you did!!!
Here are a few pictures.... The vehicle drives great. This is the first one I have ridden in with leather interior - It must be an illusion but it feels quieter than the 2006 version.
Congratulations We signed the papers on our last night and will be picking it up in the next few days, we are excited as well. Ours is also a Package 6 Our price was very similar to yours......
