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Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [pathstar1] by wooha2000
Feb 21, 2007 (8:02 am)

Replying to: pathstar1 (Jan 20, 2007 2:33 pm)

Sorry - I don't want to disagree but I must.
 
What you end up getting is more car for virtually the same price.
 
USA - 2007 Touring Package #2 including exchange, duties and taxes. (~32k Can)
 
CAN - 2007 Prius - no package added (~33k) I was quoted a 2007 package #5 for 37580 including GST.
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Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [grandtotal] by mikeva
Aug 21, 2008 (7:02 am)

Replying to: grandtotal (Jan 19, 2007 1:25 pm)

I am a proud Canadian and am now visiting my daughter in Nashville, TN.. she drives a Prius, so I've had my first experience with a Hybrid, and I LOVE it! My true feeling is that there is not enough PR done on them.. if they would spend the same money on advertising as they do on all the gas guzzlers, I'm sure people would change their minds. My daughter's car is sleek, streamline and large enough for 2 kids and 2 dogs.. plus it's a blast to drive, so many cool features, not to mention cheap to fill up and that's only once a month.. I am going to look into getting one when I get back home, of course I'm sure we won't get the huge rebate you get in America.. but I don't care, I love driving it and feel like I'm contributing to the wellness of our planet!
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Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [mikeva] by gagrice
Aug 21, 2008 (8:25 am)

Replying to: mikeva (Aug 21, 2008 7:02 am)

When we visited Victoria BC a couple years ago many of the Taxi cabs were Prius. I think Vancouver has had a lot of Prius since first introduced.
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Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [grandtotal] by netwheels
Sep 13, 2008 (6:48 pm)

Replying to: grandtotal (Jan 20, 2007 9:49 am)

I just moved into the Niagara region and I am looking at purchasing a new hybrid vehicle...definitely considering the Prius. However, coming from the US, I see that prices seem to be quite a bit more here, and not necessarily in balance with the exchange rate.
 
I did here about an ad for a sale at this organization called Performance Cars - www.performancecars.ca, which seems to be advertising some decent prices. Has anyone in this region had any experiences with this group or can they give me recommendations on purchasing a hybrid in my area?
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Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [netwheels] by bdyment
Sep 15, 2008 (6:47 am)

Replying to: netwheels (Sep 13, 2008 6:48 pm)

Performance Cars is the only Lexus dealer in the Niagara area and the largest Toyota dealer. I have not heard anything negative about them. They seem to be a professional dealership.
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Re: Hybrid cars - selling in Canada? [pathstar1] by netwheels
Sep 16, 2008 (1:47 pm)

Replying to: pathstar1 (Jan 20, 2007 9:27 am)

You mentioned Toyota City in Wetaskiwin - anybody know anything about Performance Cars in the Niagara region? Heard about some clearout sale so I was thinking about checking them out as I'm in the market for a new Prius or some other hybrid alternative.
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lease buy out for 2004 Prius by myrnamather
Sep 25, 2008 (10:15 am)
should I consider buying out my 2004 Prius lease at $13,338 - with 166,000 km??
What are the long term implictions re battery etc as the warranty is over
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Re: lease buy out for 2004 Prius [myrnamather] by grandtotal
Sep 25, 2008 (7:27 pm)

Replying to: myrnamather (Sep 25, 2008 10:15 am)

should I consider buying out my 2004 Prius lease at $13,338 - with 166,000 km??
What are the long term implictions re battery etc as the warranty is over

 
Generally speaking I'd have to say no. However, in your case, I presume you are facing a large bill for over mileage ($7000 or so?) in which case given the choice of buying the car out at $13338 or walking away at $7000 it becomes a no brainer. Effectively you are getting the car at a marginal cost of $6338, the $7000 is already lost.
 
I would not worry greatly about the mileage, there are now quite a few Prius' around with considerably higher mileage than yours.

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