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  1. Kuki

    Kuki New Member

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    Hi everyone, I havn't posted in about a year...hope everyone is doing well!;)

    Interesting, my boyfriend and I almost headed out the door this AM to trade in his 03 Camry for a Prius. (He's become extremely jealous after driving mine the last few months). We made a few calls to nearby dealerships, only to find that the 08 tourings were going for premium prices of $38,000.:eek::(:mad:...and..the MSRP is still at $29,000!! We found a couple of CPO package #2 06's for $25,000...LOL.

    I'm completely dumbfounded over this....and rather saddened.

    Should we wait for the 08's or will we wind up in the same boat?

    This is depressing.
     
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    Which dealerships did you call???? That's just silly.

    ... Brad
     
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  3. Kuki

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    One was in Manhatten Beach CA, one in Glendale CA and one in the valley somewhere.

    They all said they were selling for way over MSRP.
     
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    Go to Hollywood toyota and talk to Gary he will give you a good deal. [email protected]
     
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    thanks, I'll send him an email. I actually bought my Prius from Hollywood Toyota...not sure if it was Gary...does he have dreadlocks? At the time I felt like I didn't get a deal, because I paid MSRP for it. But now you have me thinking!

    Sadly, I just did a search on autotrader.com and the used 05's were in the very high 20's. EEKs. Maybe its a So. Cal thing?
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Seriously???? Hmm I may have to sell mine and just get on the list for an '09. lol

    Have you search the Northern California area at all? I know there are a few Prius' on the lots here and I do not think they are charging over MSRP. I was just helping my girlfriend shop for a hybrid Camry 2 weeks ago and there were 3 new Prius' available for sale. My roomate said he saw two Prius' (White and Silver) at Roseville Toyota. Maybe call:

    Crag Borgman (internet sales manager) at Folsom Lake Toyota?
    916-355-1500 ext. 510
     
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    Serious. Go to autotrader.com and punch in my zip. 90041.
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    I didn't even get that far. I expanded my search to include the Bay Area and they are all between $23k-$29k. :eek:
     
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    Wow, I see what you mean!!
     
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  10. Kuki

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    Is it this bad in other areas of the US?

    Just cause we live in So Cal...doesn't mean we're rich. Hmmm. GRRR.
     
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    Yeah....and thats for a used one with 60,000 miles and a lower end package!
     
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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  13. F8L

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    It kinda blew me away. If I was making more money I'd seriously consider going down to LA and putting my car up for sale at $26k, no NAV but with the "covetted" HOV stickers. Hahaha
     
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    What'll you do then? Bike? :)
     
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    Not a bad idea. One dealership told me today that any CPO Prius with the HOV stickers automatically tacks on another 5 grand to the price.
     
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    I'd consider an Aptera or I'd just buy another Prius but in blue. While on the list I would have to take the bus or something. lol Or... Borrow your bike. :p
     
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  17. Kuki

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    Oh the blue...the Mica blue...we were dreaming of driving that home today.

    Not so much, apparently.:D
     
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    It does make me giggle to think I could sell mine for much more than I paid for it a year and a half ago. LOL....who would think...a little car??? Hehe...I don't even have them silly stickers.

    Unfortunately, I don't see myself biking to downtown Los Angeles everyday though. I think I'll keep her.
     
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    Could be worse - he could be trying to unload an SUV. At least he'll be able to trade in or sell his Camry.
     
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    no. the problem is that your dealers selling new or used cars are greedy as
    the devil himself.

    just bought a touring package 6 for under 30,000 out the door. this includes
    a few extras too.
     
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