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    Practical alternatives to a new Gen 3?

    Update: My sister walked out with a Prius v this past weekend. The more she sat in it, the more it made sense to her vs. the Rav 4 hybrid and the...
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 15, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Practical alternatives to a new Gen 3?

    I agree that the Rav 4 or any SUV would be for emotional reasons. To her, the v is kind of an awkward looking car, especially compared to the more...
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 13, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Practical alternatives to a new Gen 3?

    For sure, the Prius can fit my sister's needs. In fact that is the vehicle that I personally thought she should get in terms of value and use....
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 13, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    If you don't use Costco Buyers Program, you are leaving $$ on the table

    Good idea. One other thing to consider is state of gas prices that has been driving down the hybrid prices. It's been low in socal for quite some...
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 12, 2016 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    If you don't use Costco Buyers Program, you are leaving $$ on the table

    Glenn, I'd like to know how you are doing in your car search. You seem very diligent and knowledgeable in exploring all options in order to get...
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 12, 2016 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    Practical alternatives to a new Gen 3?

    We actually have a hitch mount rack that holds 3 bikes. Love it! So my sister test drove a few cars today. She finally came out and said that the...
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 11, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Practical alternatives to a new Gen 3?

    Yes I understand, but my point was that they come with a warranty. I've bought used, but never CPO. The prices never made sense to me. Many of the...
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 10, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Practical alternatives to a new Gen 3?

    She has said in the past that she likes the idea of having a hybrid, though never really identified the Prius as a choice. If money wasn't as big...
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 10, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Practical alternatives to a new Gen 3?

    I agree. When you currently have a reduced added cost over cars like Camry/Corolla, the value is even higher.
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 9, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Practical alternatives to a new Gen 3?

    I agree, two kids is definitely pushing it in the Prius back seat. I have a rear facing seat in the middle seat for my 2 y.o., and my wife...
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 8, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Practical alternatives to a new Gen 3?

    I completely agree! I've already brought this up to her, and I believe it would be the most cost-efficient choice. But she says she does not like...
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 8, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Practical alternatives to a new Gen 3?

    You are right, she is completely compromising for price.... Her first choice initially was the compact SUV, namely the Forester/CR-V/Rav 4...but...
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 8, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Practical alternatives to a new Gen 3?

    The forester was actually her #1 choice, but she felt that she can sacrifice the extra space and form factor for lower overall cost of ownership....
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 7, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Practical alternatives to a new Gen 3?

    Do you think a used Prius is better value than a new Prius with current incentives? I think my sister is inclined for new because it is easier to...
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 7, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Practical alternatives to a new Gen 3?

    Hi my sister has asked me to assist her in looking for a new vehicle, and of course, money is the number one factor (other than it being a family...
    Post by: p00kienrayray, Feb 6, 2016 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum