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Want a new 2010, but....

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by unigeezer, Apr 3, 2010.

  1. unigeezer

    unigeezer Member

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    ...I'm spoiled with my HOV stickers on my 2004, and it's still running great with 94k miles! Plus, I figure if I wait 'till 2011, I'll be able to buy a 2010 gen lll for a LOT less since the new '11 will be all the rage then!

    Plus, I transport my mountain unicycle in the back, for my almost daily trail rides, and I hate the thought of getting mud, dirt and debris in a brand new 2010! :party:
     
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  2. morpheusx

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    The good news is that the resale value on all Prius' even at 94,000 miles is quite good. Overall though I have generally always found that its not worth it to replace a vehicle that is still in good order unless the vehicle no longer meets your current lifestyle needs. (ie need room for more passengers, towing, etc...)
     
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    Can you NOT get new HOV stickers for a 2010? In VA, they stopped offering new HOV plates on one of our major commuting routes (95/395) because too many people had them. The people who still have their old car with the plates are grandfathered, BUT, if they switch to a new hybrid, they can not transfer those old plates for that route. On other routes, you can still get new HOV plates. On the route I mentioned, I'm sure many people will be keeping their older hybrids for as long as they possibly can.
     
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    or the plug in!:D
     
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    In California, the HOV stickers are tied to the VIN, not the license plate. You can only transfer to a new car if you total the old one. Not to give anyone any ideas. :madgrin:
     
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    I believe they stopped giving out hov stickers sometime in 2007, and I also heard that the carpool lane privilege for cars with hov stickers will expire in January, 2011. This is another reason I have to wait until 2011, so I can have use of the hov privilege right to the end; there should also be a lot more used 2010 models available, as many will be trading in/selling their 2010's for the latest model. Perfect time to buy a 2010.
     
    #6 unigeezer, Apr 4, 2010
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    Uni: Dumb question here ... in January 2011, will you be able to 'remove' the old HOV decals without removing the paint?
    Bart
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    #7 Surfdolfin, Apr 4, 2010
  8. unigeezer

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    I won't remove them. No need. Will be a nice piece of history.
     
    #8 unigeezer, Apr 4, 2010
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    While that's true, CA DMV allows you to transfer the stickers to a new hybrid if you have a totaled HOV-stickered hybrid. That's why you may see some 2010 with the stickers.

    January 2011 isn't that far away, so just wait a few more months.
     
    #9 32kcolors, Apr 4, 2010
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    If you want to save money, then wait. If not than go bget the New Gen 3 quite simple really.
     
    #10 hsiaolc, Apr 5, 2010
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