> > Can Bluetooth be somehow obtained in a "7" option or lower or must one have
> > and 8 or 9 option ?
>
> Please note that the option list for the US 2005 Prius is much shorter
> (6 instead of 9),
Are there any significant differences between the 2004 and 2005 Priuses?
I've been recommended to pre order a 2004 model now for delivery early next
year and I'd hate to think I was buying an inferior model.
Michelle Steiner - 21 Aug 2004 00:36 GMT
> Are there any significant differences between the 2004 and 2005
> Priuses? I've been recommended to pre order a 2004 model now for
> delivery early next year and I'd hate to think I was buying an
> inferior model.
The only differences are the packaging of options; instead of nine
option packages, there will be six. There is a possibility of some
color changes during the mid model year. Oh, and a mild price
increase--about 2%.
But if you haven't ordered the car yet, you're sure to get a 2005;
anyone who isn't taking delivery within the next month or so will most
likely get a 2005.

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JB - 21 Aug 2004 18:28 GMT
> > Are there any significant differences between the 2004 and 2005
> > Priuses? I've been recommended to pre order a 2004 model now for
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> anyone who isn't taking delivery within the next month or so will most
> likely get a 2005.
Thanks for that. I had a horrible idea I was getting ripped off but it
seems I'm just saving 2%!
Michelle Steiner - 21 Aug 2004 18:51 GMT
> > > Are there any significant differences between the 2004 and 2005
> > > Priuses? I've been recommended to pre order a 2004 model now for
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> Thanks for that. I had a horrible idea I was getting ripped off but
> it seems I'm just saving 2%!
But if you're just ordering the car now for delivery next year, you're
not going to get a 2004 model; you're going to get a 2005, and will most
likely pay the MSRP for the 2005.

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Michelle Vadeboncoeur - 22 Aug 2004 18:43 GMT
> > "Ted Brustowicz" <trbrustowicz@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:<HnpVc.2456$nk.1819@okepread05>...
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> I've been recommended to pre order a 2004 model now for delivery early next
> year and I'd hate to think I was buying an inferior model.
I don't know what differences there'll be in the UK models (judging by
your yahoo email address). Perhaps someone on
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/prius_uk/
might know. In the US, the option list is being shortened from 9 to 6
packages (no change in what's in those packages, though), the rear
wiper is now standard, and the price is going up about 2-3% to account
for the wiper. Colors are staying the same for now. But yeah, get on
a waiting list, unless you want a car now and are willing to pay far
over MSRP for a dealer's "high demand" markup!
JB - 22 Aug 2004 23:55 GMT
> I don't know what differences there'll be in the UK models (judging by
> your yahoo email address). Perhaps someone on
> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/prius_uk/
Yep UK is right. Thanks for the link I didn't know there was a UK group!
where do I find about Prius 2005 US?
Ted
Michelle Steiner - 21 Aug 2004 17:58 GMT
> where do I find about Prius 2005 US?
Nowhere yet; it hasn't been officially announced. Wait a week or so.

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Michelle Vadeboncoeur - 22 Aug 2004 18:45 GMT
> where do I find about Prius 2005 US?
At the moment, only from the rare dealers that have a clue, and what is
leaked to various on-line forums...
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Prius-2G/
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/toyota-prius/
http://www.priuschat.com/
http://www.priusonline.com/
for example.