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#109 of 300 Re: Prius V in WV [wvgasguy] by tyler70 Jul 09, 2009 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: wvgasguy (Jul 09, 2009 3:39 am) which dealer did you get it from ? - Lexus is giving big discount off the 09 Lexus IS 250, the prices of IS 250 are pretty much the same as the Prius V and IV packages. I know the are very different, one is hybrid and one is much more luxurious. can someone give me his/her opinion on this? thanks Replies to this message: wvgasguy (Jul 10, 2009 3:09 pm)
#110 of 300 Re: MSRP [msmorton] by paulsha911 Jul 09, 2009 (10:11 pm)
Replying to: msmorton (Jul 08, 2009 2:34 pm) SF Toyota. Ask for Michael Ma. Tell him Paul who ordered the white Prius with dark grey interior sent you. May be he will give me a free key chain.
#111 of 300 Scrap Value under Cash For Clunkers by windsurferk Jul 10, 2009 (5:23 am)
My father is about to "trade-in" an old pickup and buy a new Prius. I'm trying to help him with the process and am wondering if anyone can help me figure out how much I should be able to expect to get the dealer to pay me for the scrap value of the vehicle. I know that the vehicle has to be destroyed, but on the Cars.gov website it says:    "No. The law requires your trade-in vehicle to be destroyed. Therefore, the value you negotiate with the dealer for your trade-in vehicle is not likely to exceed its scrap value. The law requires the dealer to disclose to you an estimate of the scrap value of your trade-in vehicle."    Surely the scrap value is worth something. I just don't want to hand that to the dealer. Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: thndersnow2 (Jul 10, 2009 6:29 am) wvgasguy (Jul 10, 2009 3:11 pm)
#112 of 300 Re: Scrap Value under Cash For Clunkers [windsurferk] by thndersnow2 Jul 10, 2009 (6:29 am)
Replying to: windsurferk (Jul 10, 2009 5:23 am) We tried to negotiate for the scrap value, even printed out the bill and they wouldn't budge, saying that it was not something they could give us. I think after more people approach them with this question they will start giving up on it but since it's still so new, I don't think you can get anywhere with it yet.
#113 of 300 Re: Prius V in WV [tyler70] by wvgasguy Jul 10, 2009 (3:09 pm)
Replying to: tyler70 (Jul 09, 2009 5:05 pm) I wouldn't mind having an IS250awd but it's not comparable to a Prius in any way other than they both are transportation. So it depends on what you want.   The Prius is much more roomy inside. I tried sitting in the back of the Lexus when they first came out. I just couldn't do it comfortably, or for that matter gracefully. It's small. But if small kids are all you have maybe that would work. The Prius probably gets double the milage. With the Prius V you're paying for a sporty Prius with hybrid technologh. With the Lexus you're paying for the name and a sporty car. If I was going for a Lexus right now it would be the 250h, but it will be a $40K car.
#114 of 300 Re: Scrap Value under Cash For Clunkers [windsurferk] by wvgasguy Jul 10, 2009 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: windsurferk (Jul 10, 2009 5:23 am) Surely the scrap value is worth something. I just don't want to hand that to the dealer. Thanks in advance   Wouldn't want a business to actually turn a profit, would you. Perhaps if you offered to drive the truck to the junk yard and do all the paperwork they may discount that for you.
#115 of 300 PRIUS V QUESTIONS by yurko Jul 11, 2009 (5:41 pm)
I've read all the previous posts and they're interesting. I apologize in advance for asking some questions that are directly pricing or buying experience-related.   I'm quite interested in the 2010 Prius, either the IV or the V version.   (1.) I noticed that the V version, with its 17" tires/wheels, has a slightly wider turning circle than the other versions (36.0 ft curb-to-curb vs. 34.2 ft). The vehicle height and minimum ground clearance are listed the same for all versions. Wouldn't the V version be slightly taller than the other versions and have slightly greater ground clearance? Any opinions on ride/handling characteristics of the V version vs. the others? Is it all "show"....or is there some "go" in the difference?   (2.) Would the V version (with 17" tires/wheels) be expected to get as good mileage as the other versions (with 15" tires/wheels)? If not, why does Toyota not have to list 2 separate sets of EPA figures?   (2.) The solar roof package is unavailable with version V. An early post said this is due to fuel economy, while another post mentioned that Toyota might not want a fully loaded 2010 Prius to be too expensive. Does anybody have any other info on why the solar roof package is unavailable with the V version?   (3.) The LED headlights on the 2010 Prius V version consume about 25% less electricity than the regular halogen headlamps, but does anyone know how these LED headlamps would compare visibility-wise with, say, HID headlamps?.   Thanks. Replies to this message: gfr1 (Jul 11, 2009 8:12 pm) yurko (Jul 12, 2009 5:27 am)
#116 of 300 Re: PRIUS V QUESTIONS [yurko] by gfr1 Jul 11, 2009 (8:12 pm)
Replying to: yurko (Jul 11, 2009 5:41 pm) Understand that I am not an authority with inside information on this vehicle, but speaking from experience, -- #1 -- The turning radius increase woud likely be from tire clearance from the wider diameter tire. Turning sharper would cause tire-wheelwell contact. Other things being equal, such as suspension changes, the different wheel sizes would have a minimum effect on ground clearance. The larger wheels (on the same installation) installed by manufacturers will have nominally the same radius/diameter/circumference. That being due to the larger wheel having a lower profile tire. Such as, the rim to road distance is of an equivalent distance as the different wheel radius, or nominally the same tire tread diameter. Again, other things being equal, the larger wheel/lower profile tire should result in better handling and dry road traction, but probably a less supple ride and likely a very slight reduction in fuel economy due to roll resistance. #2 -- The lower profile tire has a larger contact footprint and this type of tire often has better traction design, causing some rolling resistance. Such a change would not likely exceed the rounding of the figures accepted by the EPA tests. Very little differences affect apparent figures when the are as high as the mpg of the Prius. Your second #2 -- Toyota hasn't given much of a position for the Prius V Solar roof item. It migh be total cost, handling balance, or whatever. It may become an enticement later, also. I wouldn't be too concerned about the solar, though. It doesn't get used to charge/augment the battery. It only does some venting of the idled vehicle, as I've read, so it would be a pretty expensive accessory, in my mind. #3 -- We'll have to see. They have to meet standards and they are expensive, so if you want the ultimate in saved electrical energy (& equivilant hybrid electrical performance), they should contribute to that. As a per/headlamp item, I'd expect them to save more than 25%, but overall, the 25% might cover it.   Regards, gfr Replies to this message: yurko (Jul 12, 2009 5:27 am)
#117 of 300 Prius 2010 Nav System by mitridate Jul 12, 2009 (4:22 am)
HI, has anybody of you an idea, how to update (load revised maps) Prius's Nav equipment software? Appreciate your help Mitridate Replies to this message: wvgasguy (Jul 13, 2009 4:19 am)
#118 of 300 Re: PRIUS V QUESTIONS [gfr1] by yurko Jul 12, 2009 (5:27 am)
Replying to: gfr1 (Jul 11, 2009 8:12 pm) Thanks a lot, gfr1. I appreciate your answers and comments. And, as you said, the solar roof option has only limited utility, but costs quite a bit.   (A) With respect to the LED headlights on the 2010 Prius V, they're presumably brighter than the standard halogen headlamps on the other versions (II to IV), But does anyone know how LED headlamps' brightness compares with HID (xenon) headlamps?   (B) I live in SET territory in far southwest Florida. Local dealers are pricing the 2010 Prius above MSRP. I've read many positive posts for Fitzmall Toyota in VA and Moll Toyota in MO. Does anyone out there know of customer-friendly dealers closer to my locale?   Thanks.

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