You need to consider, in balance, how soon you want or need the car vs. what features you really want or need to have. Only you can make this determination. But a couple of points to keep in mind. 1] A three-month wait will put you very close to the expiration of the 100% $2,600 tax credit (9/31/06). Will you be eligible for this credit? Do you need the credit to justify the additional cost of a hybrid? 2]If you haven't driven a base TCH, you might want to test drive one when it comes available. Even the base model is feature-laden and if you are not already accustomed to a quiet, supple ride you might find yourself pleasantly surprised by how nice this car is, even without a few of the luxury features. My silver TCH has the sunroof package only. I plan to buy my own NAV system so I can also use it in my Subaru Forester. As for the leather, I wanted it, but was voted down by my wife and son. All three of us love this new car!