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2010 Toyota Prius Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

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#1048 of 1188 Re: Extended Warranty Buy Back [miataracer] by bobw3

Oct 16, 2012 (7:19 am)

Replying to: miataracer (Oct 15, 2012 2:47 pm)
I think they make money because most people will use it for something, but not up to the original cost of the warranty. So if it costs $2,200 and you go in to have something very minor replaced under the extended warranty for lets say $100, then you'll get zero refund. You won't get a refund for the difference ($2,200 - $100). Or even if you had a big $1,500 expense, you'd then have to decide on paying for the expense up front to retain your warranty refund option, or using the extended warranty for the $1,500 repair bill but losing the $2,200 cost of the warranty.
 
Plus the refund period is very short from what I understand. You have to submit the paperwork for getting your refund within 30-60 days after the warranty period expires, so if you forget about it 4 years down the road and then suddenly remember about getting your extended warranty refunded, if you miss that 30-60 day window you're out of luck.
 
I think it's good if you really pay attention and only use the extended warranty for a really big expense (i.e. over $2,200 in repair cost) and then make sure to apply for the refund.

#1049 of 1188 Re: 2012 Prius 2 in NOVA [blitz7619] by kaize

Oct 16, 2012 (7:24 pm)

Replying to: blitz7619 (Oct 14, 2012 2:41 pm)
Can you share what dealer you got this deal from? We are shopping around for the same model in nova. Did you find a better deal?

#1050 of 1188 Re: 2012 Prius five [blizzard415] by tommyterrific

Oct 17, 2012 (10:58 am)

Replying to: blizzard415 (Oct 14, 2012 8:16 pm)
Hi,
We just purchased our first tankfull. By taking the miles driven and dividing by the gallons purchased, we got 48.4mpg. I'm expecting even more next tank fill.
Tommyterrific

#1051 of 1188 Re: 2012 Prius Two purchased 10/09/12 [miataracer] by tommyterrific

Oct 17, 2012 (11:02 am)

Replying to: miataracer (Oct 11, 2012 8:20 pm)
Two miles on the car, built in September 2012 in Japan, no obvious damage.
This price came after I was offered the same price from CobbCountyToyota.com in Atlanta area.

#1052 of 1188 Re: Platinum Warranty on 2012 Prius IV-- Worth it? [drivinggal] by tommyterrific

Oct 17, 2012 (5:12 pm)

Replying to: drivinggal (Sep 30, 2012 9:34 pm)
We bought last week and were quoted (by the dealer) $995 for 3 years or 50,000 miles. I have not yet decided as I am awaiting further input from this board.
 
BUT, I was offered a key replacement plan ($299) for as many keys as you lose, and I think that is a good idea, as one key costs $450+/-.

#1053 of 1188 Re: 2012 Prius five [tommyterrific] by tommyterrific

Oct 26, 2012 (3:42 pm)

Replying to: tommyterrific (Oct 17, 2012 10:58 am)
I said in this message that our first tank full returned 48.4mpg. We just filled again yesterday and this time our mileage was 49.3. This was approximately 70% city and 30% highway. I'm licking my lips waiting for 50.0+.

#1054 of 1188 Re: Price paid for my Prius 3 (SoCal) [jwlbel] by manly

Oct 26, 2012 (8:36 pm)

Replying to: jwlbel (May 08, 2012 12:10 am)
jwlbel,
 
Thanks for your post. I just bought the Blizzard White Prius III based on your post from Tustin Toyota on 10/25/2012. The OTD price was same as yours of $26,112 and sticker price was $26,874.
 
I have got many quotes, including Longo Toyota who claimed #1 Toyota dealer, could not even come close to the deal.
 
Very happy with it and thank you all for your contributions to this forums.

#1055 of 1188 Re: 2012 Prius 2 in NOVA [blitz7619] by burgai

Oct 26, 2012 (10:58 pm)

Replying to: blitz7619 (Oct 14, 2012 2:41 pm)
Hi,
 
The OTC price you got is very good. Can you please share the dealer and sale person you got the price from. Thanks much.

#1056 of 1188 2012 Prius III in SF Bay Area by dbeaeipr

Oct 28, 2012 (12:34 am)

Base Prius III with carpet/mats. 24K before tax and title. All quotes ranged between 23.9 - 24.5K.
Most dealers were willing to meet lower quotes from other dealers if it was in a written form
(e.g. an email). This forum has been very helpful in getting a good idea about the market price.
One suggestion - if you plan to finance your car through Toyota, please get a decent idea about what someone with your credit score can get in Toyota these days before walking into the
dealership, or even better get a pre-approved loan from a lender with good rates (typically a
credit union) - so that the finance guy cannot low ball you with interest rates.

#1057 of 1188 Re: 2012 Prius III in SF Bay Area [dbeaeipr] by redcarr1

Oct 28, 2012 (11:11 pm)

Replying to: dbeaeipr (Oct 28, 2012 12:34 am)
Hey!
 
What dealership did you get this deal in the SF Bay area?

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