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Re: 08 Hybrid Pricing [kdhspyder]
by skinnytony
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Nov 08, 2007 (12:07 pm)
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Nov 08, 2007 10:33 am)
Let me explain it to you another way, spyder. If one were to purchase a 2008 Highlander Hybrid Limited with options SR, QR, EJ, QC, PN, FE for its msrp of $43,495 the profit on that sale will be ~ $6,682. That is a healthy profit margin of ~ 18%. This is before selling you dealer add ons, an extended warranty, and financing. Do you think maybe they could get by without making you pay their advertising fee? I fully realize the demand for this vehicle drives the price as that's what the market will bear, but I still think the TDA, for example, is overkill. Just one guy's opinion.
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- #3832 of 3943
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Re: I Got My 2008 HiHy [banditob]
by stevedebi
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Nov 08, 2007 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: banditob (Nov 08, 2007 11:37 am)
" think that they should still have had a unique identifier built into the sensor that could be displayed on the Tire Pressure Monitoring screen. "
I think it would be more efficient to use a very low wattage transmitter for each tire, and locate a receiver in or near each wheel well. That way the closest receiver would record the nearest tire, and the display would tell the owner which tire was low.
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- #3833 of 3943
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Re: Got my HiHy last night [p38light]
by skinnytony
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Nov 08, 2007 (12:19 pm)
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Replying to: p38light (Nov 08, 2007 12:00 pm)
p38light, congrats. Please share your "price paid and buying experience" details if you haven't already. Thanks.
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Re: 08 Hybrid Pricing [skinnytony]
by kdhspyder
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Nov 08, 2007 (12:40 pm)
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Replying to: skinnytony (Nov 08, 2007 12:07 pm)
I am aware of the pricing structures. I also know that 18% is not unusual in a lot of businesses. I sold steel to wholesalers at a 2% margin and to end users at a 25% margin with invoice values ranging from $100,000 to $2,000,000.
All I am saying is that these costs you noted are normal expenses that every business encounters. I had them in the steel business, same exact costs the magnitude was just different.
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Re: Add running boards to HH [sxnhe]
by kitsaphh
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Nov 10, 2007 (11:48 am)
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Replying to: sxnhe (Oct 26, 2007 8:04 pm)
Got my HH back yesterday, it does appear they disconnected the battery as some of the computer settings were off, but the running boards are on with no problem.
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- #3836 of 3943
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2008 Gas Mileage with Hybrid
by hotch41
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Nov 11, 2007 (8:24 am)
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I know the '08s are just now hitting the showroom and the dealers are basically not discounting the price, but for anyone out there, what have you been getting for gas mileage both highway and city in the new design? The sticker says it's rated at 27 city and 25 hwy. Has anyone been close to this rating? I will be doing mostly highway driving and am trying to validate whether a hybrid would be worthwhile since the regular gas model is rated at 23 on the hwy. My guess one would be do better with the Hybrid with combined city/hwy driving.
Any feedback is appreciated! Thanks.
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- #3837 of 3943
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Re: 2008 Gas Mileage with Hybrid [hotch41]
by jan123
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Nov 11, 2007 (9:34 am)
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Replying to: hotch41 (Nov 11, 2007 8:24 am)
We have put about 500 miles on our HH so far. According to the on-board computer, the average mileage is about 24.5 mpg. The last tank is at 25.8 mpg, mostly city driving. We have it on "Econ" most of the time and use the EV mode wherever possible. The freeway mileage seems to be between 24-25 mpg when driving between 70-75 mph.
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- #3838 of 3943
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Re: 2008 Gas Mileage with Hybrid [jan123]
by hotch41
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Nov 11, 2007 (11:55 am)
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Replying to: jan123 (Nov 11, 2007 9:34 am)
Thanks jan123....I'm seriously consider getting rid of my '08 Acadia since although it's a nice vehicle and I almost have 2K miles on it, I can't seem to do better that 16-17 with mostly HIGHWAY driving averaging 60-70 MPH. I've spent $400 in gas since 10/23 alone and I'm pace to spend $500-$550 per month to gas this thing (unfortunately I drive 35 each way to work). Even if I do 7 mpg better based on your gas mileage experience, I'm sure the savings will add up rather quickly, even though, if I'm not mistaken, the HH has to take premium gas.
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- #3839 of 3943
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Re: 2008 Gas Mileage with Hybrid [hotch41]
by jan123
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Nov 11, 2007 (4:09 pm)
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Replying to: hotch41 (Nov 11, 2007 11:55 am)
HH takes regular gas.
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- #3840 of 3943
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Re: 2008 Gas Mileage with Hybrid [hotch41]
by kitsaphh
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Nov 11, 2007 (4:46 pm)
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Replying to: hotch41 (Nov 11, 2007 8:24 am)
I have kept the ECON mode on and on my second tank and mixed driving I am close to 25 mpg. The computer says over 25.
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