After having to wait 7 months for my current Prius back in 2004, I recently decided to submit myself to the same torture and ordered a new model. This time I only have to wait 4 months (knocks on wood) so since I spend a lot of time here reading about the features and watching your pictures, I decided to register and make myself known. Thanks to all that share their information and pictures here so others can learn and yearn.
Hi and welcome MetallicaMVP. Officially started to be a waitter myself as of yesterday. Fortunately, my wait will be shorter than yours; about 60 days I am told. What model/package did your order? BTW, can you please confirm that the European version comes standard with blinking LED lights in the outside rear view mirrors? TIA. Cheers. Beng
Hi Beng, Thanks for the welcome. The Aspiration model which compares to the II if I'm informed correctly. As an extra I ordered the Solar Roof, which is probably why I have to wait that long. All Dutch models come with blinking LED lights in the outside rear view mirrors. Not sure if this is true for all European countries though.
Thanks for the quick reply. None of our Prius variants in Canada come with the blinking LED lights on the outside rear view mirrors. Perhaps this will be an upgrade in the forthcoming 2011-2012 models.
I think this is due to traffic regulations here. It has to be visible from sideways that you are blinking. On the old model we had the little blinking lights on the sideskirts between the front wheel and the mirror. Those are gone now.
Third time waiting is a charm. I just endured mine... and it was totally worth it! Your second will prove equally rewarding. Each generation offers improvement those driving the older model really appreciate. .
I'm sure it will be worth the wait John. Obvioulsy I did some testdrives at the dealership and really loved the new Prius. (I also tried the Honda Insight)
