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2004-2009 Toyota Prius Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#1825 of 1971
Re: Seeking trade-in value of 2008 Prius w/ 20k miles, leather, bluetoot [nm_socal] by nm_socal
Feb 25, 2009 (5:18 pm)
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Replying to: nm_socal (Feb 25, 2009 5:16 pm)

Oh ... another question. How is the trade-in amount expected to change once the 2010 model hits the streets? Is it something I should do right away, or take my time. Seeking some guidance.
 
Thanks.
#1826 of 1971
Base Prius + Package #6 by triathlonj
Feb 25, 2009 (10:53 pm)
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OK - my wife and I are getting serious about purchasing the Prius. We are planning on purchasing a Prius + Package #6, with as minimal as possible dealer extras.
 
 Despite Toyota's pricing structure that makes it hard, if not impossible to compare deals apple to apple (overpriced dealer installed extras)...
 
Has anyone received a "killer" deal on such a car recently?
 
MSRP: $23,375
Pkg#6: $3,150
Destination: $720
 
Total $27,245
 
Edmunds TMV: $25,950
 
Who has beaten TMV and by how much?
 
Thanks!
 
PS: Once we buy ours, I will "show you mine" in return for you "showing me yours"
 
Thanks!
#1827 of 1971
Re: Seeking trade-in value of 2008 Prius w/ 20k miles, leather, bluetoot [nm_socal] by kyfdx HOST
Feb 26, 2009 (4:06 pm)
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Replying to: nm_socal (Feb 25, 2009 5:16 pm)

Try posting a description of your car here:
 
Real-World Trade-In Values
#1828 of 1971
Re: Base Prius + Package #6 [triathlonj] by triathlonj
Feb 26, 2009 (9:09 pm)
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Replying to: triathlonj (Feb 25, 2009 10:53 pm)

So - went to the dealership tonight after work.
 
'09 Prius Base $23,375
Package #6 $3,150
Carpet Floor/Trunk Mats: $199
Vehicle Shield Package: $349
Window Tint: $449
Delivery: $720
 
Total MSRP: $28,242
 
Dealer Sold it to me for:
$25,751
$1,610 taxes
$189 Title/Licence
 
$27,550 Out the Door.
 
Unfortunately Texas requires 6.25% tax (unlike Washington at 0%)
 
We are signing all the papers and taking it home tomorrow after work. All I have to decide on now is whether or not to take the extended warranty and if so, how much to pay for it.
 
Dealer Price for warranty
7 yr, 75,000 miles: $1,545
7yr, 100,000 miles: $1,945
 
We shall see...
#1829 of 1971
Re: Base Prius + Package #6 [triathlonj] by myboyslandc
Feb 27, 2009 (5:23 am)
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Replying to: triathlonj (Feb 26, 2009 9:09 pm)

DON'T BUY THE WARRANTY FOR THAT PRICE! You can buy it from another dealer for about half the cost. As a matter of fact a popular online Prius Chat board has a dealer that will sell the 7 yr/100k $0 deductible warranty for $990.
#1830 of 1971
Re: Base Prius + Package #6 [myboyslandc] by triathlonj
Feb 27, 2009 (5:36 am)
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Replying to: myboyslandc (Feb 27, 2009 5:23 am)

Yup - after poking around the net last night, I gathered as much. I'm going to call around a bit this morning and see what the going rate is.
 
Looking at a warranty booklet, it appears you can opt for the extended warranty anywhere within the 3 years or 36,000 miles you own the car. I wonder if it would be more financially sound to wait until just before the 36,000 / 3 yr mark just in case an accident occured in the 1st 2.9 years that totaled the car. Are the extended warranties refundable for unused portions?
#1831 of 1971
Re: Base Prius + Package #6 [triathlonj] by triathlonj
Feb 28, 2009 (9:42 pm)
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Replying to: triathlonj (Feb 26, 2009 9:09 pm)

So, we got to the dealership after work on Friday. Decided to "kick the tires and light the fires" on the car before going in to sign the papers. We noticed a buzzing sound each time we depressed the brake pedal. We decided to have the mechanics check it out on Saturday before finalizing. Coming home, I read on different forums that this buzzing is most likely the sound of the brake accumulator. It is more audible on some prius' than others. The apparent test for this I read is to turn the car off and pump up the brake 3 or 4 times until the pedal is hard and see if it makes the same sound. If so, it is the accumulator - a common sound.
 
We're going to call the salesman tomorrow, have him pump the brake and if it makes the same buzzing, we'll go and finish signing the papers.
 
Does anyone have any idea what the manufacturer rebate will be in March for Texas? Is that decided by Toyota Corporate, or just the regional distributor? Just preparing myself for the inevitable buyers remorse after signing the dotted line tomorrow....
#1832 of 1971
Re: Base Prius + Package #6 [myboyslandc] by bob104
Mar 02, 2009 (4:53 am)
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Replying to: myboyslandc (Feb 27, 2009 5:23 am)

Yep, got my 6yr/100k extended warranty for $1,000 direct from the dealer from which I got my Prius. I have to admit that I kinda wonder whether it's a good deal even at that price as the first 3yr/36 are fully warrantied and then the drivetrain is warrantied 6yr/60k and the hybrid components are warrantied 8yr/100k and in CA the battery is warrantied 10yr/150k.
http://www.toyota.com/prius-hybrid/warranty.html
 
What sold me on the warranty is that it is transferable one time. My plan is to sell the car at about 5yr/80k with a good year left on the warranty. I'm sure I'll easily get my $1,000 back at that time from a private buyer.
#1833 of 1971
Buying a Prius by lostsailor1
Mar 04, 2009 (10:32 am)
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Buying a Prius within the next several days. Quoted $21,500 out the door for Package 2 (HG). Any thoughts on this price? Seems really good. This includes the $1,000 cash back.
 
Also, what type of real world mileage are people getting with the '09 Prius?
 
Thanks.
#1834 of 1971
Re: Buying a Prius [lostsailor1] by aconsumer
Mar 05, 2009 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: lostsailor1 (Mar 04, 2009 10:32 am)

"$21,500 out the door for Package 2" seems very good. Which part of the country are you in? Thanks!

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