I picked up my new Prius last night. Ask me anything!

[Renew Deal]

I purchased a 2006 Prius and picked it up last night. The car is sweet. It is technologically awesome. Hybrid, voice recognition, navigation and many other features. Ask me anything.

From Toyota's site:

[kick-ass-bob]

1. While driving, did you watch the monitor to see the

charging process and how much had been regenerated?

I could see how this could lead to some accidents......

[Renew Deal]

4. I took a peak.

It can be very distracting. Especially the navigation system. The entire car is managed through that screen, so it's hard avoid looking at it. The nice thing is that Toyota added a lot of buttons to the steering wheel and they are very useful.

[kick-ass-bob]

8. Yeah - that seems a little off.

I'm thinking that in my (normal) car, I know where all the buttons for the radio are and which one is which station.

That is harder to keep in your memory with a touch screen.

But, I'd still almost kill for one :)

[Renew Deal]

10. Trade it in

It's time. ;)

[Tikki]

2. In the 45 years that....

I have been eligible to drive....I have never wanted an automobile as
much as I want a Prius.




Tikki
ps...there is one coming up on my horizon....

[Renew Deal]

5. The 2006 is a great car.

It's a little expensive, but the tax credit should help. The internal features are on the level of a luxury car.

[Orsino]

26. Anything new in the '06? n/t

[swag]

3. Congratulations. I love my 2005.

What colors did you get, inside and out?

[Renew Deal]

7. I got Black outside

and I didn't specify interior. They gave me the gray which is what I wanted. I got the Package 7. Thanks!

[Orsino]

22. Same here. Congratulations! n/t

[eyesroll]

6. Is it green?

Why are hybrids usually green? (Yeah, I know, connotation, but what if I want a little red with my green?)

[Renew Deal]

9. It's Black

and it's got a big ass. The back of the car seems wide.

[ET Awful]

11. Congratulations!!!

I got my new Honda Element last week. Not as ecologically sound as a Prius, but equally fun (and a tad cheaper since you can't really get a dealer to discount a Prius, but you definitely can an Element).

WoooHooo for you :bounce:

[Renew Deal]

13. Thanks

And Congratulations to you as well. The Element is a neat car.

[cally]

12. What are the tax breaks?

and how long did you have to wait? I'm with Tiki on this one. I want one but I don't think I'll buy one anytime soon.

[Renew Deal]

14. Here you go

http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius_FAQ#Phase-out_of_the_hybrid_tax_credit

[cally]

18. Thanks..nt

[Beetwasher]

15. Cool! How Much Was It?

If you don't mind me asking...You DID say ask me anything!

[Renew Deal]

16. 28K

I had a trade in and a college graduation credit that made it slightly better. I hope to get the $3150 tax credit next year as well.

[Beetwasher]

17. That's Not Too Bad

I'm looking for a car too and was thinking of checking out the Prius...

[Renew Deal]

19. It's looks like a compact car

But it's roomy on the inside. It's great for a place like NYC because it runs on Electric mostly in traffic. The city MPG is 60, highway is 51.

Let me know if you want to get one from a dealer on LI. I get money back for referring you.

[Beetwasher]

23. Deal!

You got it, if/when I'm ready to buy I'll let you know!

Yeah, being in the city a smaller car makes much more sense...

[proud2BlibKansan]

20. How long ago did you order it?

[Renew Deal]

24. August but...

I asked them to wait for until January because I wanted the $3150 tax credit. I could have gotten a car right away at the time. I'm not sure how bad the wait is now. I think you can buy a 2005 and get the credit. The 2006 has some better features.

[proud2BlibKansan]

27. It's a 6 month wait

[Renew Deal]

30. Maybe

It depends on a lot of things including the honcesty and volume of the dealer. You may also be able to find cars in remote places. A 6 month wait will probably still qualify you for the full rebate. Check out www.priuschat.com for lots of good info.

[Debbi801]

21. Did you get the keyless start?

i love that feature. But, then I get confused when I have to drive our other car where I need to actually put a key in the ignition to start it. :rofl:

Ours looks just like your picture. What color did you get?

Edits cause I can't spell.

[Renew Deal]

25. Yes

Adn I am still not used to it. I have been pulling the keys out of my pocket. 13 years conditioning as a driver will do that.

[Beaverhausen]

28. Congrats!!! Do you love love love it?

Like I love mine? :toast:

[Renew Deal]

29. I only have had her for a day.

And yes I love it. My girlfriend is jealous of the voice in the Navigation system. :rofl: Thanks!

[Beaverhausen]

31. I don't have that system but a co-worker just got her new Prius

and hers has all the bells and whistles. I have to get a ride in it soon to see all the fancy stuff the new ones have.

Enjoy it!!! :hi:

And especially enjoy fewer visits to the gas pump!

[Renew Deal]

32. The 2006

has voice activated navigation and other systems, higher res LCD, and aux port for an iPod. There is a slight change to the body. Other than that, it's almost identical to the 2005. I haven't had to gas it yet. That will be tomorrow.