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Replying to: fantesia28 (Jul 01, 2009 11:46 am) |
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| I sent emails to Arkansas and Memphis dealers looking for a Prius III with no add-ons for under MSRP. Trotter Toyota in Pine Bluff was the only one that responded under MSRP at 23,252. The vehiicle they found in Louisiana had about $675 of add-ons, but they did not charge me for those, nor did they charge any extra delivery fees. I got the car last night for around $1200 under MSRP. I got the loan from US Bank at 4.5% for 48 months. | |
| I could not find a dealer in AZ, NM, Vegas or southern CA who would sell under MSRP. I called and emailed about 20. One dealer even said they "weren't allowed to sell under MSRP." So following advice in this forum I emailed Molle Toyota in Kansas city and got the car with absolutely no hassle or even much discussion for $22,389 out the door - a full $840 under the best AZ deal. I will, of course have to pay for tags and sales tax in my home state of AZ. Including a $120 plane ticket, one $65 motel and gas (22.159gal to Phoenix! Wow!) I saved $590 and had a nice break from my normal schedule driving a day and a half back. Scott, the internet sales mgr could not have made the experience easier, quicker or more pleasant - even picking me up at the airport. I was out the door less than an hour after arriving at the dealer. The indicated mileage and actual differed by less than one mpg on 1168 miles - 52.71. Since being home indicated mpg around town is 53.6. Some might say I saved less since I had to drive 1168 miles. But the diversion was worth it, especially since I can now tell the local sales mgr. what I bought it for and hopefully break the dealer collusion for the benefit of other buyers. If you don't mind the drive it would be hard to find a better dealer experience than Molle | |
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since the 2010 are too new, I am not surprise they are selling for MSRP; however, do you think the price will drop by the end of the year ? I ;like to buy one this year but wonder if prices will drop? before the 2010 models came out, do you guys know what the average paying prices for 2009 models? I really like the MPG on the prius, but going from the Lexus ES to a Prius is a big change for me so I am having a hard time making up my mind.
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I have a delima if anyone can help me. Everyone knows that ES 350 and Prius are like apple and orange. however, their prices are very similiar (I am comparing a package V with Navi and fully loaded). I have an ES 330 and I also test drove a Prius, and the handling & comfort are day and night. MPG on the Prius is a super plus, but are there other reasons to pick a Pruis instead of the Lexus because most people agree with me that Lexus is much better vehicle in every way except for MPG. Please help. 
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Replying to: tyler70 (Jul 04, 2009 6:06 pm) If I buy the Prius at this time, I'll probably lose $4,000 on the M35 to Prius exchange (based on private sale of my M35 with 49k miles). Assuming $3.00/gal as the future average price of regular unleaded for the next 5 years, it will be on year 3 that I can recover the $4,000 loss on the M35 to Prius swap. Because the M35, or your ES for that matter, has superior comfort and amenities vs the Prius, it makes sense to keep our current cars for 3 more years. In my case, that's the remaining ownership period I expect on the M35 anyway. However, at $4.00/gal, the "payback" is shorter, at 2 years. This means that if I keep my current car beyond 2 years, my opportunity loss is about $2,000/year. The question then becomes, at $4.00/gal, is the comfort and convenience of our current cars worth $2,000/year ? A conservative guess is that we'll be at somewhere between $3.00 to $3.50. Under that assumption, I'll probably wait another 1.5 to 2 years, when Prius prices would have stabilized and resale value of the current car would still be favorable. Maybe within that period, we'll also have more hybrid options.
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Replying to: dncb (Jul 04, 2009 11:46 am) I have nothing but praise for the way they do business. My 2010 Prius is the 3rd purchase from them. Good luck with yours. Jim |
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Replying to: tyler70 (Jul 04, 2009 6:06 pm) I think I am going to go ahead with the Prius because I live in LA, drive a lot and the cost of gas is high. But, you want to be comfortable too............I am wondering how comfortable the Prius is.
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Replying to: atlantabenny (Jul 05, 2009 5:51 am) I am so glad that I am not the only one out there with this question. One more reason for you to consider and that is: I heard if you are buying new car this year, your sales tax on your new car is tax deductible. I spoke with this lady today and she bought a new 2010 RX for little below the Edmunds invoice price. she bought her FWD with Nav and Wood trim and 19" wheel for 38700. with that said, i think we can expect more price movement for the RX than the Prius. My case is a little different than yours is that I need to buy an additional car for my wife (i am not selling my ES). my question is if I should choose a comfort (and get the Lexus RX) or safe money (and get the Prius)?? the difference in price is apprx 10k plus apprx 1k difference in gas per year. I wish I have a crystal ball! thanks 
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Replying to: luvthesuninca (Jul 05, 2009 2:19 pm) I test drove the Prius (the old and new models) , if you get the fully loaded Prius, it has a lot nice features (self park, pre collision control, park assist...) however, the comfort is DAY AND NIGHT compared to the Lexus (as expected) and the material inside the Prius looks cheap. that is why I said in the last note, it is like apple and orange.. the question is do you want confort or saving. the price is apprx 10k difference (fully loaded Prius & partially loaded RX) and the gas saving is apprx 1k per year, assuming 15k per year and gas is apprx $3.50/gallon. Pls let me know what you decided 
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