Cons of buying new "used" '09?

wantaprius · 09-22-2008, 08:20 AM

I am planning on buying an '09 from a private person who is selling a '09 with 100 miles on it for $500 less than MRSP. He was able to get the package he wants from another dealer as his "number" came up there.
I am currently on a couple wait lists since July 9th with probably another 6 week wait at the minimum. This is a package 3 and I was on the list for a package 2 and was quoted MRSP for it. I would be paying a little more but would be getting more.
Are there any downsides of this? Will the warranty still be the same etc? Can anyone think of a reason to not so this?

jelloslug · 09-22-2008, 08:34 AM

There is no problem at all. All factory warranties transfer.

miscrms · 09-22-2008, 07:02 PM

Sounds like a good opportunity. Might just be worth running a car fax and getting a dealer to print a service history just to make sure there is no funny business.

Rob

redhandeddenial · 09-22-2008, 07:12 PM

man admins...slacking today

oregonmike · 09-22-2008, 07:38 PM

Doesn't sound bad, as others have said just check it out with the dealership/carfax and go for it if you can swing the slightly higher cost.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 09-22-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redhandeddenial

man admins...slacking today

This happened between evening commute, ironing clothes and watching the Cubbies! I'm on it now.

SageBrush · 09-22-2008, 09:19 PM

State taxes may be less. ymwv

oregonmike · 09-23-2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SageBrush

State taxes may be less. ymwv

True, however Oregon doesn't have sales tax.

wantaprius · 09-23-2008, 09:24 PM

I guess I dont need to know cons now because I now have a 2009 Mg Gray package 3 in my driveway! Hurray! I got it with 100 miles on it and $500 below MRSP.
I got it on Craigs list because the seller now is able to get his package 5 that he wants. I am so excited!

usbseawolf2000 · 09-23-2008, 09:47 PM

Congrads! Update your profile with the package #3 then.

09-22-2008, 08:20 AM	#1
wantaprius Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 31 My Car: 2009 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Cons of buying new "used" '09? I am planning on buying an '09 from a private person who is selling a '09 with 100 miles on it for $500 less than MRSP. He was able to get the package he wants from another dealer as his "number" came up there. I am currently on a couple wait lists since July 9th with probably another 6 week wait at the minimum. This is a package 3 and I was on the list for a package 2 and was quoted MRSP for it. I would be paying a little more but would be getting more. Are there any downsides of this? Will the warranty still be the same etc? Can anyone think of a reason to not so this?

09-22-2008, 08:34 AM	#2
jelloslug It buffed right out! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 445 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 3	Re: Cons of buying new "used" '09? There is no problem at all. All factory warranties transfer.

09-22-2008, 07:12 PM	#4
redhandeddenial Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: harrisonburg,va Posts: 114 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Cons of buying new "used" '09? man admins...slacking today

09-22-2008, 07:38 PM	#5
oregonmike Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 50 My Car: 2009 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Cons of buying new "used" '09? Doesn't sound bad, as others have said just check it out with the dealership/carfax and go for it if you can swing the slightly higher cost.

09-22-2008, 09:19 PM	#7
SageBrush Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 225 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Cons of buying new "used" '09? State taxes may be less. ymwv

09-22-2008, 07:02 PM	#3
miscrms Plug Envious Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,087 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: Cons of buying new "used" '09? Sounds like a good opportunity. Might just be worth running a car fax and getting a dealer to print a service history just to make sure there is no funny business. Rob

09-23-2008, 09:24 PM	#9
wantaprius Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 31 My Car: 2009 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Cons of buying new "used" '09? I guess I dont need to know cons now because I now have a 2009 Mg Gray package 3 in my driveway! Hurray! I got it with 100 miles on it and $500 below MRSP. I got it on Craigs list because the seller now is able to get his package 5 that he wants. I am so excited!

09-23-2008, 09:47 PM	#10
usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,616 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 47	Re: Cons of buying new "used" '09? Congrads! Update your profile with the package #3 then.

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