While having my recall work done, I visited sales mgr at my dealer. (Northern CA). He says he has 250 deposits on 06 Prius. He is getting 40-50 cars a month, and the average wait has now stretched out to 3-5 months. Price is full MSRP. Occassionally someone gets a car closer to the 3 month due to a cancellation and being willing to take whatever color/options that car has. Demand has remained, even as the price of gas has gone down.
Wait time since 04 model has come out has varied from 2 to 6 months. I do not recall any car having this kind of continuous heavy demand going into the 3rd year of a model, especially with several other hybrids now available.
Dealer feels the tax incentives & HOV stickers are having an effect on demand.
Wait time since 04 model has come out has varied from 2 to 6 months. I do not recall any car having this kind of continuous heavy demand going into the 3rd year of a model, especially with several other hybrids now available.
Dealer feels the tax incentives & HOV stickers are having an effect on demand.