Pre-order Deadline Extended

I PMed Prius Team and was told the pre-order offer was limited. I also went to the Prius Connection event in Chicago last night (thanks Jusy!) and there was no discussion of a pre-order there. I was told cars should start shipping in May. I can only hope that those in front of me on the dealer waiting list are waiting for Lithium or a plug-in option.

 

Thank you, scooper. I really do appreciate this. I actually called your dealership yesterday (before I saw your post) and they told me they were doing this (they didn't mention the $500 off, though ). I believe I will make an appointment to come by tonight and make a deposit. I'll be giving you a call.

 

It was good talking with you. I'll look forward to meeting this evening and will have everything ready for you when you arrive.

 

Can someone give me advice. I am interested in preordering a a new Prius. I was told that a select few of enthusiasts were contacted to allow them to preorder at a savings as well as an early delivery. I have purchased 4 Toyota products in the last 3 years and feel this qualifies me as an enthusiast.

I contacted Go Toyota and was received by deaf ears. I am losing interest in Toyota after the way I was treated and want to know who to talk to to preorder a Prius.

Thank you,
Dr. William B. Kayen

 

The only way you will be able to pre-order is to go through a dealer, which is the normal way. None of us know exactly the method and criteria Toyota used for the Prius Priority Program, but if you had been selected you would have been informed about it.

Tom

 

I was wondering how many priority pre-orders were given and if everyone who received the invite actually ordered, since the deadline was extended. If not all priority pre-orders where place, it would be nice if Prius team would forward the invite to others who indicate an interest in signing up with priority pre-orders. It would be a win-win for everyone. I would be interested.

 

I agree with you 100%. You make perfect sense.

 

I know there is no chance of being offered a pre-order but like hitting the lottery I still HOPE.

 

I think Toyota picked people who have portrayed the Prius and Toyota in a positive light because they believe in the product and the company, as well as people whom Toyota maketing think will spread the word. The priority order is about promoting the company and the car by getting cars in the hands of people who have been shown to promote and support the Prius car and concept. That's my theory anyway. Like anyone else I am only guessing.

I somehow doubt bad mouthing the company or Toyota Marketing will win too many favours.

No, I'm not on the USA Priority Order list and was not asked.

 

I'm confused.From what you described as the requirements, I would think you would be the perfect choice. Anyway , before you know it, we will both have ours.

 

This program is from Toyota U.S.; Pat is an Aussie.

Tom

Edit: My typing is getting bad. I accidentally included an extra "u", "i", and "e".

 

Thanks Tom, I was going to have some fun with that.

My typing isn't too flash either, I left the h out of thanks and often leave the R off your.

I am on a Priority Order List with Toyota Australia but I haven't heard of any price concessions.

 

As for my typing, you do realize what happens when I remove the extra "u", "i', and "e" from Aussie? You get "Pat is an ..."

Tom

 

I hate to burst everyones bubble, but isn't this a total act of faith based on many unknowns. One cannot test drive ? is this a new form of vehicular dictatorship? I too am enthusiastic about the Prius product, 2001 to 2010, but I refuse to pray at that altar. I have a listing for rare and precious tulips which I may allow loyal followers to get on should they prove themselves. Pricing is confidential and of course just between us. Color and shape to be determined.:cheer2:

 

No dictatorship, yes an act of faith but it is all free choice.
Lets say I was a US citizen, and was on the Priority order program.

I get an offer from Toyota to buy a Prius at a good price and be one of the first to own a new 2010 Prius, I can even own it in 2009, how good is that?

I express an interest in buying a new Prius
I make a package choice
I make a colour choice
I wait to hear the price

Toyota name the price

I buy or I walk.

There is no money down, there is no real commitment, the only leap of faith is that the new car is better than the previous model but we all take that leap each time we buy anything. You can test drive a car all day, drive it till the warranty runs out and it bursts into flames. The company that makes it can collapse, what are you going to do? We make judgements about these things all the time, it isn't a dictatorial thing, it's an offer you can accept or reject.

Put me down for some of those tulips on the same terms.

 

Can't even spell!!
The word is "arse", spell it A - R - S - E.

 

My fourth Toyota is a Prius and I have talked 5 other people into buying a Prius from my dealer. I am very enthusiastic about Prius as well as Toyota.

 

How would Toyota have known that? They looked for people who had positive web presence I believe.
I'm not sure half a dozen posts bagging Toyota because a package on offer didn't have fog lights was the sort of thing they looked for.