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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by radmangto, Jul 23, 2012.

  1. radmangto

    radmangto Junior Member

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    Recently, 6-8 wks ago (?), there was a discussion between various folks in regards to purchasing a Model 4 versus a Model 5. I am trying to find that thread but apparently I'm not using the best search words. :D

    If any of you were involved or remember that thread, I would really appreaciate your help in finding it. I am also now considering upgrading my '11 Model 3 to either a '12 Model 4 or 5. Trying to figure out with a 3 with a roof, 4 with a roof and then a 5 that does not offer a roof. Yoi ....

    Also the thread had info on the various lesser items standard; LED lights, etc.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated ...... :)

    radmangto
     
    #1 radmangto, Jul 23, 2012
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    stream Senior Member

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    The PDF brochures on Toyota.com have lots of detail on the features & options for the various trim levels.
     
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  3. Judgeless

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    You are going to take a minimum of a $10,000 hit going from a 2011 to a 2012. $4,000 just in sales tax on the two cars. Why would you do that? Does money grow on trees in FL?
     
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  4. ChipL

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    Think the OP is looking for the opinions of going with the 3 vs the 4 with the sunroof. (Saw that thread, can't find easily for the OP) To that end looking at what is important to the OP between the two is best. For me I preferred the 2 and would have liked one with the sunroof.
     
    #4 ChipL, Jul 23, 2012
  5. radmangto

    radmangto Junior Member

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    Thanks Judgeless .... you DO seem to like to judge ... Again, thanks for your thoughtful and informative comments ...

    Oh, it's call CHOICE ....
    Regards
    radmangto


     
    #5 radmangto, Jul 23, 2012
  6. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    I think it's a valid point he had. You want a comparison of value. $10,000 doesn't seem like a good trade for a few slightly better features.
     
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  7. Judgeless

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    In order to make $10,000 you need earn about $13,000 after you pay income tax (fed, state, city), Social Security, and Medicare.

    You are right it is a choice. I do not know how long it takes you to make $13,000 but that is a huge amount of money to lose on a $25,000 car because you want a few new features.

    Don’t worry. If you go to a scumbag dealer they will spin a deal to keep your payments the same. You will never know you are losing all that money.
     
    #7 Judgeless, Jul 23, 2012
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    #8 sLick415, Jul 23, 2012
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