Just placed my order yesterday at a dealership. I told the sales guy I wanted it for Jan 2006. Very professional dealer Geis, in Peekskill NY

I am very nervous about this.. I almost went for a conventional car (a 2005 Civis LX or a Scion Xb).... but once I took a test drive, I was hooked. I was going back & forth bewteen the 2006 HCH & the Prius & the 2 'conventional cars, but ultimately went Prius for these reasons:

1. Traction control on the Prius vs n/a on the HCH (no Side airbags on Scion Xb)

2. The price, after the tax credit was nearly identical in my shopping....
HCH 2006 quotes @ $22,700
Prius @$23,101
Both include destination.. Toyota dealer didn't charges anything else.. got quotes for 'dealer prep' fees, from a few Honda Dealers.

3. The Prius was roomier (I am 6'2", 275+.. I know, I should lose weight, which will help my MPG... Hey, how's that for another incentive to lose!!)

4. More cargo room in Prius, with the split fold down rear seat in back.

5. Better warranty on Prius vs HCH... both the standard warranty & on the batteries & Pollution control equip.

6. This one I think... HCH is ULEV, while Prius is PZEV (I could be recalling the regular Civic)

7. Mileage over regular ICE

PLEASE TELL ME I MADE A GOOD DECISION!!

SIGNED,
Nuerotic in NY