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$6000 buyback?

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by og_prius, Jun 15, 2014.

  1. og_prius

    og_prius New Member

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    I got a letter today in the mail from the dealer, offering to buy my 2002 prius for $6000 cash. The car's got 100k+ miles on it. Should I take it? I'm located in the San Francisco bay area, if that makes a difference
     
  2. JC91006

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    yes take it, it's not real
     
  3. KennyGS

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    Who sent the letter, and do they explain why they want to buy it?

    According to KBB, assuming good condition, 180000 miles, basic options, and you live in the NE, you should expect to get around $3000.
     
  4. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Earlier this year, I got 3-4 letters from Toyota and non-Toyota dealers claiming there is a shortage of our 2010 Prius and offering to buy it for their used car inventory. Several came with fake checks. In all cases, I tore them in half and tossed them into the 'GM' file.

    If you get an offer for a free oil or other service, take care. It is a come-on to get you on their lot and in front of a salesman. Whatever the service offered, it will take hours and may require 'sign-off' by a salesman on the 'voucher.' Just remember to wear old clothes and suggest 'this is the only service you can afford.' <grins>

    I suspect the dealers are buying a copy of the vehicle registration lists from the State and using it to identify potential sales leads. These letters are just the bait used to bring in 'the prospect.' Of course, if you want a new car . . . car-pe diem.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Of course if you look at the fine print... you'll see a notice a disclaimer that the offer is reduced by the mileage, enough so that if you calculate it through you're paying them to take your car. ^_~
     
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    If it seems to be too good to be true ..... It probably is
     
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    i have some land in florida...
     
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    Got one for my minivan said they were looking for 2009 minivans like mine with low miles (since the Prius does most the work in our house). But it was interesting they know my minivan was low miles
     
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    They'll give you 6K for your car if you buy theirs at full price.