Hi Terry,

I'd say you are in the throes of impulse buying, and have a high chance of suffering buyer's remorse if you do not back off.

You have an excellent car right now, in all respects: MPG, reliability, etc. So there is no rush. I assure you -- you will enjoy your next new car just as much for the first year whether you buy it tommorow, or next year. That is the way consumerism works

In the meantime, let the market and greedy dealers cool off, and think about selling your car privately at your own pace and for a reasonable price.

Be relieved and proud that you are not one of the herd that bought a gas guzzling monster SUV.

R2-E2, 2G Prius.
Highway/City/Husband/Wife MPG: 56.5, as of 12/2005, 26K miles

Jac Nasser, Ford President: "We are planning to launch a hybrid version of
this car [P2000] within this year [1998]. We will also make FCEV available in
2004."