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Replying to: gadriver4 (May 01, 2008 6:39 am) |
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I just completed my deal on a Package 6, Non Touring and put down a $500 deposit. My price is $25,800 + TX & Licence & Doc Fee. Everything is in writing and on record. My car was not in stock so I'm being told 2 weeks to 30 days. That's fine, I can wait. I also told the dealer that I was flexible on a couple of colors and that I would also be OK with the Touring for another $500 if that's what became available first. The point is, hold your ground. Do your research on-line, then do your negotiating in person. A dealer will not let you leave the dealership if you are even close to the ballpark of a workable deal. Use that in your poker game of car buying. Remember that bluffing costs you nothing. Go to carbuyingtips.com and read the entire free site. It will save you $$$. Another thing. Dealers know that 85 % of all new car buyers will research the internet or go to forums such as this for pricing info. I personally know salesmen that spend slow time and rainy days signing up for free gmail or hotmail e-mail addresses so they can log onto forums, including this one, to scare everyone into paying MSRP or more. Think about it. It's the best and cheapest advertising possible. Good luck!
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I bought an 08 Prius Touring #6 in October 07 for $30,000 OTD including a 6 year/100k platinum extended warranty (about $1100). I'm happy with the car but I would like to let you know that I wish I'd gotten a regular, non-Touring, #6. 1) Touring cost me $500 more. Fancy wheels, yes, but they're covered up by hubcaps. I'm too old for fancy wheels anyway. Stiffer suspension, yes, but I'm not sure it's a "sportier" suspension. Fancier tires, but . . . 2) When you replace the tires you'll pay $200 more per set, each and every time, based on Costco price for Michelin Primacy, which I highly recommend. 3) I'm quite sure that you lose about 3 mpg due to the larger tires on Touring. Over 12,000 miles, the average year, that costs you about 20 gallons or $80  $4/gallon. Adding all that up and figuring an average of $6/gallon, the Touring will cost you 500+200+600=$1300 over five years, about $20/month, assuming the Touring has no higher resale value. Perhaps it's very slightly safer and more stable in wind and through turns and $20 a month is no more than Gardenburgers for two with salad, not fries, but I would not buy the Touring next time. |
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Replying to: bob104 (May 07, 2008 4:11 pm)  I totally agree with you. I wish I could turn back the clock and start all over again with the dealer. I am in love with my Prius (bought the Touring PKG 6) and my next car will definitely be another Prius, but not the Touring Edition. I wish I had seen your email at the time I was about to buy my Prius. It is now too late for us, but not too late for those who are in the buying process.
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Replying to: prusa (May 07, 2008 5:12 pm)
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I heard there was going to be a Price Increase anybody know when and how much?
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Replying to: scubadog (May 07, 2008 9:20 pm) Many people, not just hypermilers, look for hard tires with a small footprint in an effort to increase mileage, mpg. The Touring is going in the opposite direction, sticky tires with a large footprint. Accordingly, they don't last near as long. The Touring's Turanzas have a treadwear rating of 260. You can replace them with Michelin Primacys with a rating of 620. In terms of image I want to let carmakers know that I'm a buyer for the best possible mpg, all else being equal. Once a year or so I call Honda and Toyota and tell them to start putting 1.0 liter, 70-80hp engines in their smallest cars, like Fit and Yaris. They'll tie or beat Prius on the hwy and cost many thousands less. |
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Replying to: m2mazda6 (May 08, 2008 4:41 am) |
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| I've heard that the 09 will not be released until the spring of 09. Do any of you know what the improved mpg will be and will it really be a plug-in? | |
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Replying to: bob104 (May 07, 2008 4:11 pm) I prefer alloy rims, a security system, not sure about tracton control on a prius (or other vehicle for that matter), and that is about it.. With an Accord XP, you get all of the important stuff (except heated mirrors). |
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