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Replying to: stevedebi (Aug 01, 2008 1:26 pm) Yes--That's how I understand it now as well. And I'm sitting here, during this odd sort of in-between time, and not quite sure which way to turn..go with the expensive Prius, or get a decent enough much cheaper compact to hold the fort down over the next couple of years till this all evens out a bit more....I'm opting for the latter... Any thoughts?
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Replying to: skeptical (Aug 01, 2008 11:12 am) I called the same salesman, a very decent guy at Toyota of Santa Maria, (CA), and he said he could sell me a new 08 Prius for a few hundred below MSRP now but I'd have to wait about 6 weeks for the exact thing I wanted, less if I was willing to buy whatever he got sent. There's been a price increase of a few hundred since Oct. I love the Touring, 15,000 miles now, but it gets 42mpg instead of 44 for the Standard Prius. Consumer Reports thinks it's worth the extra $900 as it performs a bit better in accident avoidance and in braking distance. I wouldn't get it due to mpg trade-off and because the tires are much more expensive to replace, maybe $700-800 a set instead of about $400. Check for yourself. I drive my Touring very mildly so I get 45 mpg. If I had the Standard I'd be getting about 47-48mpg. Prius: roomy cabin, convenient and roomy trunk, nice interior, very quiet, great sound system (pkg #6), plenty enough pickup. Only down side is seats with limited adjustability. |
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Replying to: skeptical (Aug 01, 2008 1:40 pm) Meanwhile, conventional cars that get mpg in the 40s will be coming on strong too. I'd be tempted to wait. Maybe oil will pull back to $100/barrel and the Prius market will loosen up. There's a diminishing return on mpg: 20mpg=600gallonsperyear, 30mpg=400gpy, 40mpg=300gpy, 50mpg=240gpy, 60mpg=200gpy. |
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Replying to: skeptical (Jul 30, 2008 10:59 am) |
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On May 30th, I put $250 down on an OTD price of $25.393 (in writing) on an option #2. Today I received a call saying that my car is in, but, that the new price is $25, 994! Yikes! I know that I was already paying much more than I should, so for me this increase is not acceptable. I told them to honor the original price or return my deposit. By the way, the dealer is in the Poconos in Pennsylvania. The sales manager was explaining to me that this car has more options such as floor mats (which were already included in writing) and something about a decal ...
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Replying to: priuswannabe1 (Aug 04, 2008 6:57 am) Package #2 (MSRP: $24,309) Includes: ----Vehicle Stability Control; Backup Camera; Smart Key System; AM/FM CD w/6 Speakers, Aux Audio Input Miniplug, and MP3/WMA Playback Capability. Also Includes: Cruise Control, Heated Outside Mirrors; 15" Alloy Wheels with Trim Ring; Tonneau Cover; Seatback Pockets. This is without Taxes and DMV fees. So $25,994 OTD sounds about right in terms of the MSRP--actually sounds less than what I will be asked likely. (Mine will probably come to something like $27,000 or even $28,000 with all the taxes, etc). However, I'm not used to paying MSRP for any car, and I think there are some really nice compact competitors coming out--but it depends on how much driving you do and what you want--I agree with others who say that you need to test drive the competition and don't feel you must buy the Prius simply because you have been waiting (often folks feel like they should just get it because they've waiting--they feel sort of obligated or they're all psyched up for it). You have the right to change your mind. But most folks here do seem to love their Prius! Good luck with whatever you choose! 
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I am casually shopping for a package #2 prius. I'm not in a big hurry to buy, and I am willing to shop around for the best price. I have submitted requests for an online quote to the 4 major dealerships in my area (Santa Barbara, CA). One dealer offered me MSRP with tinted windows, my home town dealer offered me $300 off MSRP. I am still waiting to hear back from the other two. Does $24,149 seem like a fair price for a package #2 given current market conditions, or should I hold out for a better deal?
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Replying to: chuck54633 (Aug 16, 2008 2:35 pm)
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Replying to: chuck54633 (Aug 16, 2008 2:35 pm) Have fun actually getting one. In my State it's a 6 month wait no matter what dealer you go to. Fact is the Prius can command MSRP or more. If you are getting it for $300 under MSRP then at this time it's a good deal. Next year when the new Prius comes out as well as the Honda Hybrid and the new batch of diesels it might get better. But if you have to buy now and you can find an actual car, it sounds reasonable compared to MSRP and a 6 month wait. |
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