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Re: 2008 changes [ctchris]
by florida_wen
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Jul 04, 2007 (6:56 am)
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Replying to: ctchris (Jul 04, 2007 6:30 am)
As far as heated seats, I personally do NOT have them, but I have read numerous times on the PriusChat Forum that this aftermarket addition is done while "aftermarket leather" interior (seats, door panels, console, etc.) is installed, and has been done to many vehicles, obviously in the "colder" northern climate states.
I also have a "gut feeling" that in 2008 we will see a few color (exterior) changes, too, but just MY opinion with NO real fact to back this up.
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- #869 of 1971
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Prius vs Civic
by caaz
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Jul 04, 2007 (9:13 am)
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Which car is quieter??
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- #870 of 1971
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Prices in Central Florida
by pulijala
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Jul 04, 2007 (5:56 pm)
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Anyone here bought a Prius Touring recently in Orlando? Prices they paid? Dealerships? I tried David Maus and they have very low inventory (2 regular on the lot w/Pkg 2)...
I'm trying to trade in my 04 manual TL (22K miles) and hoping to get an even trade OTD... but wondering if this is the right time to buy a Prius, with summer gas prices soaring and the Prius being in demand... should I wait till 'cooler' months for the inventory to go up for better deals?
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- #871 of 1971
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Prices in Washington DC metro
by nahreat
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Jul 05, 2007 (6:59 am)
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I'm looking to pick up a '07 Prius (package 6) in the Washington DC area. Anyone know what I can expect to pay and can anyone recommend a dealership where they had a good buying experience. I hear it's difficult to get your hands on a Package 6 these days. I hate to give the dealers anymore leverage if the Pack 6 is so rare...
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- #872 of 1971
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Re: 2008 changes [ctchris]
by pathstar1
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Jul 05, 2007 (7:50 am)
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Replying to: ctchris (Jul 04, 2007 6:30 am)
It's not a big deal to install heating in the seats. Cost I was quoted locally was around $500 per seat ($250 for the heaters, $250 labor). They are wired so they can't come on unless the car is in accy mode. They have no effect on the car's electronics.
As far as the 2008 model is concerned, I wouldn't expect any changes. Usually the year before a redesign Toyota doesn't change much. Maybe some package changes to generate more excitement. We expect a new model in 2009 or 2010.
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- #873 of 1971
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Re: Prices in Central Florida [pulijala]
by florida_wen
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Jul 05, 2007 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: pulijala (Jul 04, 2007 5:56 pm)
I'm trying to trade in my 04 manual TL (22K miles) and hoping to get an even trade OTD...
Good luck with the "trade".... we traded-in a mint condition, 2003 Acura MDX Touring w/towing package (never used), NAVI, brand new Michelin Cross-Terrain (OEM) tires and 57K miles. Not a scratch or ding on it. Leather still smelled new (non-smokers, no kids). Paid ~$45K for it new in Feb. '03 (Acura Dealer, Tampa) and got $19K trade two months ago from the Toyota Dealer in Tampa. They have it on their lot and it's NOT moving.... I "see" (internet) they have lowered it's asking price to almost what we got as trade and the PREMIUM FUEL VEHICLES are NOT selling at all, new or USED. 
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- #874 of 1971
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Re: Prices in Washington DC metro [nahreat]
by bandg
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Jul 05, 2007 (9:43 pm)
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Replying to: nahreat (Jul 05, 2007 6:59 am)
We just bought a Prius, Package 2, from Koon's Toyota in Arlington, Virginia, for $22,567 plus tax and tags. This was 8 hours ago. After hearing so many horror stories about car dealerships, we were amazed at our good experience. I can only speak for the salesmen we dealt with, who were all honest, reliable, knowledgable and genuinely *nice.* We were having a hard time finding a Red Prius, Package 2 in NJ, and this dealership located one, gave one of the best prices we found anywhere (we negotiated at the end of the month, which is generally better), had an accurate estimate of the time it would take to arrive (said 1-4 days, it arrived in 2 days), and the salespeople were never pushy. If you go here, I would ask for one of the following salespeople: Aladdin, Ali, or Gansori. Even the finance guy was on the up-and-up. If you go soon, tell them the NJ couple who just bought the red Prius sent you!
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- #875 of 1971
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Re: Prices in Washington DC metro [bandg]
by nahreat
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Jul 06, 2007 (5:54 am)
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Replying to: bandg (Jul 05, 2007 9:43 pm)
Thanks for the info and congrats on your new Prius! I'm getting the car for my wife and she is new to the area so we need the navigation (pkg 6). From what I could research online it looks like you got your Prius for just a few hundred over invoice? Sounds like a great deal and I think Koon's is the largest volume dealer in the area so they're more likely to deal? BTW if it's not too personal what kind of financing rate did you get?
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- #876 of 1971
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Re: Prices in Central Florida [florida_wen]
by pulijala
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Jul 06, 2007 (7:38 am)
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Replying to: florida_wen (Jul 05, 2007 8:21 am)
florida_wen, you are absolutely right... I got a shock at Carmax when they gave me an even $20,000 estimate for my TL... Looks like I'm better of keeping it a bit longer (until the winter months maybe) and then sell it private party to get the best deal...
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- #877 of 1971
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Re: Prices in Central Florida [pulijala]
by gagrice
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Jul 06, 2007 (8:04 am)
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Replying to: pulijala (Jul 06, 2007 7:38 am)
You are always better off selling to a private individual. You will never get what the books claim as wholesale. Dealers will beat you down to nothing or jack up the price of the car they are selling you. It is not uncommon to take a 50% loss in the first two years. If you are wanting to get rid of a fairly new car, more than likely no one else wants it either. That is a fine car. I would drive it till the wheels fall off. You will be WAY ahead over trading for an econobox you will probably hate driving.
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