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311 messages, Last post on Apr 26, 2009 at 5:43 AM
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Jul 09, 2008 9:26 am) The Fit is already pushing 18K (sports model), so a hybrid version is more likely at 20K or so. BUT it should get much better MPG than the HCH due to it's smaller size and lower weight. Plus, it is a hatchback. |
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Toyota has decided to build the next-generation Prius in the United states to better address changes in consumer demand. To do this, they will move Highlander production to one of the Tundra assembly plants and build Tundras in only one plant. This will also deal with changes in the value of the US dollar vs the Yen and reduce overcapacity for building Tundras. |
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Replying to: backy (Jul 08, 2008 7:12 pm) As far as wait for 2010, I will get my 2009 and keep it until 2010's are out, sell the 2009 for about what I paid. The old Prius's hold the value very well, having said that the 2010's production may choke the market reducing the value of the used Prius. Dealer says that production is underway. |
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Replying to: fookahn (Jul 14, 2008 7:21 am) |
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Replying to: fookahn (Jul 14, 2008 7:21 am) I have a feeling that there is likely to be a 'Gold Rush' mentality for the new 2010's similar to what occured back in 03, 04 and the beginning of 05. Yes, production will be far greater than at that time but if fuel is topping $5 a gallon and the new model is more efficient than this Gen I can see it being oversubscribed for at least 6 months or until the new plant in Miss can get wound up. |
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Replying to: fookahn (Jul 14, 2008 7:21 am) If there are issues with the new technology, production may slow even further.
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Jul 14, 2008 6:13 pm) Initial supply will probably depend on how fast the U.S. plant can ramp up.
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Replying to: backy (Jul 14, 2008 6:30 pm) |
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Dealer just called, says early to mid August, come and get it!. Had my money down for 2 months. Can't wait. Dealer has put me in line for 2010 ($500.00), I will trade 2009 and expect that people hoping for good mileage will line up for the used prius. Many people out there looking for anything that has mileage. I see old Prius's selling for high dollars. If gas keeps going up I will make a profit, Gas goes down, then I keep 2009. Regardless of hybrid, Toyota holds value, hybrid & Toyota holds value better. Want plug in, will sell 2009 for the plug. I am on ComEd real time pricing program. Charge different rate per hour, some days 4 hours free power, no charge at all. plug in at night, yeah. electric bill down to 48.00 a month. go to www.thewattspot.com. |
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For those of you who are going to wait for 2010 redesigned Prius, you might as well look at the 2010 Honda Insight also. It is like a Prius clone for less money. It should start in the $19-20K range. http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/may2008/insight-10.jpg http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj24/Vehiclefit/insight-12.jpg At least there will be good competition when both these new models come out during the same year.
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