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New CR report: Buying new versus buying used

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ctbering, Sep 11, 2008.

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  1. brick

    brick Active Member

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    Are you sure? You don't sound too sure. :D

    I'm not big on buying new cars with the associated immediate depreciation, but the Prius was a different deal. First, I couldn't find many used at the time. Second, those that I did find were nearly as much as buying brand new, no matter how old or how many miles. Since the dealer was willing to negotiate (eventually ;) ) it became a no-brainer. I HATE (REALLY HATE) buying cars so odds are good that I will have it a long time.
     
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  2. ctbering

    ctbering Rambling Man

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    The Prius may be the exception to the rule, at least in today's market. How many used Prius owners get the price they paid for it new? There have been interesting prices out there for used Prius. It may be one of those funny market contradictions, selling a used Prius at almost new car price and purchasing a new Prius for a couple grand more with a new car warranty.
     
    #22 ctbering, Sep 30, 2008
  3. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    A Stillen supercarger kit and some KW Coilovers can easily fix that ;)
     
    #23 a_gray_prius, Sep 30, 2008
  4. jelloslug

    jelloslug It buffed right out!

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    That looks awesome! I would love to see some before and after shots.
     
    #24 jelloslug, Sep 30, 2008
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