I Just traded my gas guzzler for a 05 Prius

Brewmaster · 06-15-2007, 09:16 PM

I just bought a 2005 Silver Prius Package#6 with added leather. The car is Toyota certified one owner with 15k on the clock. I picked it up for $21,400 and got $13,000 for the Kia.

Edmunds has my trade value at $12,600 and the certified Prius at $25,900. I think I got a damn good deal.

I will be picking it up Tuesday after I get the check from my credit union.

I traded in a beautiful 2005 Kia Amanti with leather and all the trimmings. So sad to see the Kia go but not to sad about the 13mpg she was getting in the city with it. I think the Prius in the city will get about 35mpg in stop and go traffic with lights every 1/8 of a mile.

Cheers,
Jim

ystasino · 06-15-2007, 09:20 PM

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I just bought a 2005 Silver Prius Package#6 with added leather. The car is Toyota certified one owner with 15k on the clock. I picked it up for $21,400 and got $13,000 for the Kia.

Edmunds has my trade value at $12,600 and the certified Prius at $25,900. I think I got a damn good deal.

I will be picking it up Tuesday after I get the check from my credit union.

I traded in a beautiful 2005 Kia Amanti with leather and all the trimmings. So sad to see the Kia go but not to sad about the 13mpg she was getting in the city with it. I think the Prius in the city will get about 35mpg in stop and go traffic with lights every 1/8 of a mile.
Cheers,
Jim
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**TonyPSchaefer** · 06-15-2007, 09:21 PM

Jim,
Your not going to get anything but congratulations and open arms from this group. That's for sure.

I see this is your second post, so welcome to PriusChat and congratulations on your purchase!

007Prius · 06-15-2007, 09:32 PM

Congrats on the purchase! $21,400 with only 15K miles on the clock is a great buy for a Certified Prius.

Brewmaster · 06-15-2007, 09:35 PM

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Congrats on the purchase! $21,400 with only 15K miles on the clock is a great buy for a Certified Prius.
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Thanks guys!

The asking price was $22,995 I offered 21 and they went to 21.8 and we wound up at 21.4

jesart · 06-15-2007, 09:35 PM

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I just bought a 2005 Silver Prius Package#6 with added leather. The car is Toyota certified one owner with 15k on the clock. I picked it up for $21,400 and got $13,000 for the Kia.

Edmunds has my trade value at $12,600 and the certified Prius at $25,900. I think I got a damn good deal.

I will be picking it up Tuesday after I get the check from my credit union.

I traded in a beautiful 2005 Kia Amanti with leather and all the trimmings. So sad to see the Kia go but not to sad about the 13mpg she was getting in the city with it. I think the Prius in the city will get about 35mpg in stop and go traffic with lights every 1/8 of a mile.
Cheers,
Jim
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Wise choice! Welcome to Priuschat!

JamieS · 06-15-2007, 09:37 PM

Props to you! Congratulations on the UPGRADE.

dogfriend · 06-15-2007, 11:39 PM

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I think the Prius in the city will get about 35mpg in stop and go traffic with lights every 1/8 of a mile.
Cheers,
Jim
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You're probably going to have a hard time getting 35mpg. Unless you have a very short commute, you will get much better than this.

I have a short commute (about 11 mi or 15 to 20 min) and for the first 5 min the car is warming up, but I still get 47 or 48 mpg without much effort.

brad34695 · 06-15-2007, 11:52 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Brewmaster @ Jun 15 2007, 08:16 PM) [snapback]462740[/snapback]</div>

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I just bought a 2005 Silver Prius Package#6 with added leather. The car is Toyota certified one owner with 15k on the clock. I picked it up for $21,400 and got $13,000 for the Kia.

Edmunds has my trade value at $12,600 and the certified Prius at $25,900. I think I got a damn good deal.

I will be picking it up Tuesday after I get the check from my credit union.

I traded in a beautiful 2005 Kia Amanti with leather and all the trimmings. So sad to see the Kia go but not to sad about the 13mpg she was getting in the city with it. I think the Prius in the city will get about 35mpg in stop and go traffic with lights every 1/8 of a mile.
Cheers,
Jim
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Mazel Tov, and congrats on being a Prius Owner! I purchased an '07 Package 1 in Feburary. I do mostly city driving and get about 53 MPG. Pump up those bad boy tires to 42/40. Owning a Prius will probably change your driving style (as it did mine), and coast to red lights and try to anticipate traffic flow. If you do any highway driving, try to "draft" behind large trucks to really boost MPG! But most importantly, enjoy your car!! Everything else will come in time! Again, congradulations on your purchase.

Brad
Tampa Bay Florda

Brewmaster · 06-16-2007, 07:04 AM

My wifes commute is about 1.5 mi round trip with kids. Thats why she was only getting 13 in the kia. there are six stops and two lights on that commute.

I coast to stops now!!!!!

06-15-2007, 09:16 PM	#1
Brewmaster Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 16 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I just bought a 2005 Silver Prius Package#6 with added leather. The car is Toyota certified one owner with 15k on the clock. I picked it up for $21,400 and got $13,000 for the Kia. Edmunds has my trade value at $12,600 and the certified Prius at $25,900. I think I got a damn good deal. I will be picking it up Tuesday after I get the check from my credit union. I traded in a beautiful 2005 Kia Amanti with leather and all the trimmings. So sad to see the Kia go but not to sad about the 13mpg she was getting in the city with it. I think the Prius in the city will get about 35mpg in stop and go traffic with lights every 1/8 of a mile. Cheers, Jim __________________ A car is just a piece of metal. I always win!!!!! I keep telling myself this, when working on cars.

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007Prius Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 32 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Congrats on the purchase! $21,400 with only 15K miles on the clock is a great buy for a Certified Prius.

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06-16-2007, 07:04 AM	#10
Brewmaster Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 16 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My wifes commute is about 1.5 mi round trip with kids. Thats why she was only getting 13 in the kia. there are six stops and two lights on that commute. I coast to stops now!!!!!