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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by lucalou, Aug 3, 2005.

  1. lucalou

    lucalou New Member

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    OK still trying to decide new or used! Looking at a 2004 tideland pearl 24500 miles, pkg #7 with 75K extended warranty-Are they transferable?
    has black bra ( not sure about that!) and wheel guards. Also what is a permanent plate warranty as it has that too? Also tax credit is for new cars right? for $20K private sale what do you think?? Thanks in advance :?
     
    #1 lucalou, Aug 3, 2005
  2. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Why are they selling it?

    If you're serious about it, pay a Prius-certified technician (probably available only at Toyota dealers) to check it out thoroughly before you buy it.

    Also search for it's VIN history to see whether it's a "salvage" (that is, it got really messed up and was repaired; I would run, not walk, away from a salvaged Prius. There's just too much stuff that may not have been fixed correctly, especially by non-dealer service which insurance companies always prefer to use). There are several online services that will do this for a fee. Some states also track and report salvage VINs for free.
     
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    too much. buy a new one.

    rob
     
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  4. lucalou

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    hey thanks, will check vin# etc, what would you say is the right price for this 2004?
     
    #4 lucalou, Aug 3, 2005
  5. Kurt

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    I don't think you will be getting the tax credit. Unless I'm mistaken, that's only for the original purchaser.

    A package 7 for $20,000 and it has 24,500 miles? Sounds about right but I'd make sure you have the extended warranty!! If you really want to go "used" I'd at least look for a package 9. Only my opinion but I figured for the difference in price from package 7 to 9...I went with package 9 (and really happy I did).
     
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    If you are going to finance this purchase, be aware that most credit lenders give you a better rate over a longer loan period for a new car versus used. If you have all cash, so much the better! Put 50% down and finance the balance over 3 years; you will still be ahead of the game and have the car that YOU want, instead of leftovers.

    YMMV
     
    #6 wstander, Aug 4, 2005
  7. lucalou

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    Thanks for the input, its was not such a sweet deal, so NEW it will be, now the decision is do I wait for 2006! and $3000 credit but most probably higher prices !!
     
    #7 lucalou, Aug 4, 2005
  8. wstander

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    Depends again on your situation: Is there a car available to you now that you like? I do not think that the 2006 models have many differences save for the still unknown tax-credit 'carrot'. Can you afford to wait for the 2006 considering what you drive now?

    Questions, questions....;-)
     
    #8 wstander, Aug 4, 2005
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