Just bought Prius II. Anyone get a better deal than me?

[Morgueman]

I just bought a 2011 Prius II (Metallic Grey; 4 miles on odometer) with floor/cargo mats and 2-years of free maintenance included. My cost was $21,577 + TTL, and I was given a $500 rebate on top of this. The newspaper ad for this deal advertised it as $21,077 and "2 at this price." I also got them to remove something called "Optional DMV Electronic Filing Fee" of $29, which the guy said that nobody has ever inquired about (but he took the fee off easily).

I didn't do any trade-in or financing, and I didn't buy any extended warranty or the like. He allowed me to pay $3000 by credit card (got some airline miles) and the remainder by check.

I think I got a killer deal , but I'm curious if anyone got a better deal for the same vehicle.

Eric

[2maples49]

A friend got a killer deal on a 2010 in December 2010. He got a winter grey Prius package II for $20,900 with zero percent interest for five years. He did not trade-in his old car either. And his new one was new, not a demo or a used car. He bought no options, not even the floor mats.

Your deal on a 2011 sounds great. In the short run, yours will be worth more than a 2010. But my friend got 200k out of his old econo-box and plans to get 300k out of his Prius. So his deal will work out well for him too.

[PSD Prius]

Sounds like a great deal, I purchased my 11 Prius III for 21,690 + TTL, with the same 2 year maintenance deal. I really dont know the difference between the II and the III.

What type of mileage are you getting? Im averaging 44, still on my first tank of gas. Im anxious to see it go up with every fill up.

J

[Morgueman]

Originally Posted by 2maples49

A friend got a killer deal on a 2010 in December 2010. He got a winter grey Prius package II for $20,900 with zero percent interest for five years. He did not trade-in his old car either. And his new one was new, not a demo or a used car. He bought no options, not even the floor mats.

Your deal on a 2011 sounds great. In the short run, yours will be worth more than a 2010. But my friend got 200k out of his old econo-box and plans to get 300k out of his Prius. So his deal will work out well for him too.

Looks like your friend paid $177 less than me ($21077 minus $20900) two months ago. Given that I got a 2011 model instead of 2010, and I got floor/cargo mats included, I'm still thinking I've gotten the best deal I've heard of. I would like to hear other "great deal" stories.

[Morgueman]

Originally Posted by PSD Prius

Sounds like a great deal, I purchased my 11 Prius III for 21,690 + TTL, with the same 2 year maintenance deal. I really dont know the difference between the II and the III.

What type of mileage are you getting? Im averaging 44, still on my first tank of gas. Im anxious to see it go up with every fill up.

J

Since I just bought it today, I'm still on the first tank. 112 miles so far and 49 mpg. Mostly all highway with some rain and some significant wind. I'm staying in ECO mode all of the time. I'm hoping the mileage gets better the more I drive it.

[jdimetal]

I picked up a 2010 Prius II in DEC for 20,544 with 0% financing. It included the floor and cargo mats plus a cargo net and owner portfolio.

The best part.....I have only filled the car up 3 times since then!

[2maples49]

I think my friend did better than the OP because he paid less and got 0% interest.

However, I think jdimetal is the low-price winner because he paid even less and still got 0% interest.

I think we are winners because we are all driving Prii.

[lovingUcbog]

Great deal for u guys. In cambodia, we have to pay import tax of 120%.
My used 2010 Prius V with Nav (can't even use in my country) ODO 17k miles, I pay total of $35000 usd.
You guys so lucky to drive in the States.

[Morgueman]

Originally Posted by 2maples49

I think my friend did better than the OP because he paid less and got 0% interest.

However, I think jdimetal is the low-price winner because he paid even less and still got 0% interest.

I think we are winners because we are all driving Prii.

Ooh, good point. I forgot that your friend got 0% interest. In that case, I guess the question is...Would you rather have $177 in your pocket and 0% interest rate or a 2011 model (vs. 2010) with floor/cargo mats thrown-in ($75 value). That's probably a personal preference decision, and I'd go with the 2011 (but that's just me). I'll call it very close, but a nudge to me. Since I'm the OP, do I get to be the judge of the best deal? Thanks for the writing. It was fun comparing.

[Morgueman]

Originally Posted by jdimetal

I picked up a 2010 Prius II in DEC for 20,544 with 0% financing. It included the floor and cargo mats plus a cargo net and owner portfolio.

The best part.....I have only filled the car up 3 times since then!

Looks like you got it for $533 (+ tax) less than me, and you got 0% financing. Would I rather have this lower price or the 2011 model I got. Tough call...Personal preference...I'll consider this a draw, and when I'm feeling generous, I'd consider you to have gotten a teeny bit better deal. Thanks for the fun banter!