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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Spcalan1, May 19, 2011.

  1. Spcalan1

    Spcalan1 New Member

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    Here are the Prii I am looking at:

    2004 - 96,000 miles - $11,499 - Used car lot
    2005 - 112,000 miles - $ 10,499 - Used Car Lot - Black with leather.
    2005 - 89,000 miles - 13,499 Used car lot
    2005 - 130,000 miles - $10,999 - used car lot
    2006 - 85,000 miles - $ 13,880 Used Car Lot

    2009 - 47,589 miles - $ 19,988 -Toyota Dealer - Black - no leather

    i am thinking for the price, black, with leather - the 2005 for $ 10,499 is my best option. it does comes with a 3 month, 10,000 warranty from car lot. some piece of mind....

    Thoughts?
     
    #1 Spcalan1, May 19, 2011
  2. twittel

    twittel Senior Member

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    I'd say wait 6 months and see if the market improves.:)
     
    #2 twittel, May 19, 2011
  3. sipnfuel

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    I can't comment on the others, but I will say the '09 looks like an awful deal to me.
     
    #3 sipnfuel, May 19, 2011
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    cwerdna Senior Member

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    #4 cwerdna, May 20, 2011
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    i'd go for the 09 if that's the best deal you can find. unless you're prepared to tackle the second hundred thousand miles of ownership. all the best!
     
    #5 bisco, May 20, 2011
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    I think on face value the one that you are leaning towards sounds like the best of the bunch. Just be aware that while the Prius has a great reliability record that any car with over 100k miles is a bit of a crapshoot - things will crop up sooner or later and you just need to be ready - I'd say you should keep a bit of cash in the bank just in case.
     
    #6 stevemcelroy, May 20, 2011
  7. Spcalan1

    Spcalan1 New Member

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    awful as in 'bad' or good?
     
    #7 Spcalan1, May 20, 2011
  8. Spcalan1

    Spcalan1 New Member

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    I agree with your statement.
    it does come with a 3 month, 3000 mile warranty.
     
    #8 Spcalan1, May 20, 2011
  9. sipnfuel

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    Awful as in horrible
     
    #9 sipnfuel, May 20, 2011
  10. Spcalan1

    Spcalan1 New Member

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    I may just settle for the 2005, black with leather.
    good price, 3 month warranty.

    hmm..
     
    #10 Spcalan1, May 20, 2011
  11. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Be aware that the 2004-2005 Prius has the most aggressive traction control. It can't be annoying on slick surfaces and hills with ice or deep gravel.
     
    #11 F8L, May 20, 2011
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    If you can wait out the summer, I suspect you will save 2-3 thousand.
     
    #12 SageBrush, May 20, 2011
  13. Spcalan1

    Spcalan1 New Member

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    I test drove a 2010 ( 1 owner ) from the Toyota Dealer today.
    Silver with tan interior.
    19k miles
    $ 24,000

    comes with lifetime ( powertrain ) warranty..+

    Not impressed for the price.
     
    #13 Spcalan1, May 22, 2011
  14. Judas Prius

    Judas Prius Junior Member

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    I'm in the market too, Spcalan1. I'm doing my best to wait it out and get a better deal in 6 months or so. After reading threads on what members here got theirs for new... I don't want to pay almost $27,000 for a new Prius Two. There are ZERO dealer incentives right now, and little to zero room to negotiate. Well, none in my area anyway.

    I'd like a Prius Three with NAV and JBL, but I'm not paying nearly 30k for it. There are much better deals to be had down the road, new and used.

    Besides... I've only been interested in the Prius for a few weeks now, but I've been reading everything I can here. I don't feel like I know enough about them to actually own one :p
     
    #14 Judas Prius, May 24, 2011
  15. Spcalan1

    Spcalan1 New Member

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    Same feeling here....
     
    #15 Spcalan1, May 24, 2011
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