Say BYE BYE to our resale!

Marlin · 12-19-2005, 01:34 PM

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Originally posted by 200Volts@Dec 19 2005, 02:30 PM
Am I the only one that got a $2,000 tax credit for buying my 04 ?
So now the credit is $1,100 more, no big deal.

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You got a $2000 tax deduction, not a credit. From that deduction, you saved at most around $500 in you Federal Taxes. People who get the credit will save $3100 in their Federal Taxes.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 12-19-2005, 01:36 PM

There was a Ford truck commercial many many years ago that I'll never forget.

A youngish sales guy is talking to a 50-something farmer-looking guy about all the features of the new trucks: towing, hauling, hp, all that. Finally, the sales rep says something to the affect that their trucks have retained the highest resale value in their class.

The farmer just stares at him. "Resale value?! Son, I'm gonna drive this thing into the ground."

Salsawonder · 12-19-2005, 01:51 PM

I have had to change vehicles in under 2 years since 2000 and I can't imagine wanting to it. There is a loss in value in any rapid turnaround. I enjoy my Prius and will keep it until my daughter and son-in-law return from Italy and steal it from me. Then I will probably get another one because unless Toyota completely loses its' sense of direction, their vehicles will always have great resale and long lasting dependability for folks who want to sell and for those who want to keep. It is a win-win situation as far as I can see!

QED · 12-19-2005, 02:14 PM

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Originally posted by remaxmanager@Dec 19 2005, 08:10 AM
I usually don't keep cars more than about a year and a half, and we're already at a year...

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Well, it's the best way I know of to keep that new car smell :P

richard schumacher · 12-19-2005, 02:14 PM

"resale value"? Sheesh. You shoulda bought a '65 Mustang or an old Jaguar instead.

Kiloran · 12-19-2005, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by qed@Dec 19 2005, 03:14 PM
Well, it's the best way I know of to keep that new car smell :P

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Ozium Air Sanitizer- New Car Smell

However:
New-car smell is going away: It's no good for you

New car smell linked to cancer
BBC News - Wednesday, 19 December, 2001, 12:28 GMT

Enjoying the smell of a new car 'is like glue-sniffing'
News.Telegraph
(Filed: 15/01/2003)
By Charles Clover, Environment Editor

QED · 12-19-2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by efusco@Dec 19 2005, 08:16 AM
No, just keep the Prius. Your logic for selling is just so twisted it's hard to comprehend.

There is probably motivation behnd the twisted logic.

"Appearances aren't everything...they're the only thing"

(with apologies to Vince Lombardi)

djasonw · 12-19-2005, 02:31 PM

What person in his right mind sells a car after a year and a half? You deserve what you get. You should have never bought the car. Geez....

QED · 12-19-2005, 02:32 PM

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Originally posted by Kiloran@Dec 19 2005, 09:22 AM
Ozium Air Sanitizer- New Car Smell

However:
New-car smell is going away: It's no good for you

New car smell linked to cancer
BBC News - Wednesday, 19 December, 2001, 12:28 GMT

Enjoying the smell of a new car 'is like glue-sniffing'
News.Telegraph
(Filed: 15/01/2003)
By Charles Clover, Environment Editor

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Well, I did say best way to keep the new car smell, not the cheapest!

Anyway, I love the smell of VOC's in the morning!

maggieddd · 12-19-2005, 02:34 PM

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Originally posted by djasonw@Dec 19 2005, 02:31 PM
What person in his right mind sells a car after a year and a half?

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and the answer is.... REMAX Manager!

12-19-2005, 01:51 PM	#13
Salsawonder Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Mesa California Posts: 1,296 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I have had to change vehicles in under 2 years since 2000 and I can't imagine wanting to it. There is a loss in value in any rapid turnaround. I enjoy my Prius and will keep it until my daughter and son-in-law return from Italy and steal it from me. Then I will probably get another one because unless Toyota completely loses its' sense of direction, their vehicles will always have great resale and long lasting dependability for folks who want to sell and for those who want to keep. It is a win-win situation as far as I can see! __________________ Deb and The Cranberry Salsa 2005, more Fun Per Gallon!!! Cibo, Vino e Famiglia!! For a better view of the avatar check out: http://magnusonillustration.blogspot.com/

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TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 8,346 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 15	There was a Ford truck commercial many many years ago that I'll never forget. A youngish sales guy is talking to a 50-something farmer-looking guy about all the features of the new trucks: towing, hauling, hp, all that. Finally, the sales rep says something to the affect that their trucks have retained the highest resale value in their class. The farmer just stares at him. "Resale value?! Son, I'm gonna drive this thing into the ground."

12-19-2005, 02:14 PM	#15
richard schumacher nacreous lacquer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,099 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	"resale value"? Sheesh. You shoulda bought a '65 Mustang or an old Jaguar instead.

12-19-2005, 02:31 PM	#18
djasonw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 340 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	What person in his right mind sells a car after a year and a half? You deserve what you get. You should have never bought the car. Geez....