What's a better deal - used 2008 or new 2009?

Of course only you know your requirements and constraints well enough to answer the question, but I'd get the new 2009 #2. I'm always leery of used cars because of doubts about maintenance, and especially used Prius as so much can be wrong with an abused one.

 

I loved used as you can go to dealer and pull all service records...but price is so close go new

 

Careful with used cars ...

there is currently a used 2008 Spectra Blue Mica at Fremont Toyota pack 5 for sale

trouble is, the finish is heavily micro-swirled, circular scratches in the clear (outer) coat all over the car. Have to catch finish at the right angle to the light to see it.

A rookie will not notice this. Looks like someone used an orbital buffer incorrectly.

One must know what they're doing to not marr the finish on a car.

 

Hello Pumpkin, I recently purchased a 08 Touring package 6 with 3700 miles for $21,000. I worked hard shopping but found a great deal from private party seller. I would advise to try to buy used from a private party or buy new; it appears there will be great deals on new 09's in the next few months, maybe rebates up to $3000. which means possibly $6000. off the price of a new package 6. My advise is to take your time and be patient. If you buy new, deal with the internet dept and ask for price via email. For used try VEHIX or autotrader.com. Good Luck

 

You may want to expand your search on the Internet beyond your area and see what is available. If nothing else, it may be a bargaining chip for you.

 

Bargaining definately helps, especially where there are more than 1-2 Toyota dealerships out there. I wrestled with the same question for a while. Hardly any dealerships in Atlanta are selling because no one is buying. They do have some low mileage (under 20K) used Priuses here for $18-19K.

The the route I did, I totally owned a dealer for a new one. Just this week bought a 2009 Black with Option #2 for..... $18.5K!!!! MSRP was $24.5K BEFORE the option package. The dealer is so slow on selling them, they took a loss in selling the car to me because I wouldnt budge and took a brand new car for $20K out the door (plus sales tax is tax deductable for 2010 federal tax). Ammunition to keep in mind to get them to lower the price:

1. Prius sales are down 50% from last year
2. Gas is less than $2 a gallon
3. 2010s are practically here
4. Dealer inventory is high
5. Economy is bad

I just went there, presented everything to them, told them I wasn't going to go below the price I asked, after 3 days and 3 phone calls from the dealer, I got what I wanted. Peace.

 

Dealers in MD are selling the #2 2009's for $21500. I would go for the 2009 but at invoice minus incentives.

Right now you should be able to get almost any package Prius at invoice - the $1000 incentive. The dealer is still profit in most cases at that kind of price.

 

We just bought a 2007 Prius #2 with only 11,000 miles on it for 18,000. That was by far the best deal we saw in our area. We also took the car to our mechanic who checked it out for 45 minutes. We trust him. He said we had a real find. We've been driving it for 6 weeks. So far, so good.

 

I know, they laughed at me first too. But if they are pushing $22K OTD stick with it, when I walked away the first time I knew they would call back later with a lower offer. Yeah, $18.5K for a brand new Prius? There is no way I could say no to it, but in Cali I dont know how the deals work, good luck though.