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Bought my 06' from a dealership.. my experience..

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by gobux, Mar 22, 2011.

  1. gobux

    gobux Junior Member

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    it was a good one
     
    #1 gobux, Mar 22, 2011
  2. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    I think that you did quite well. Your final offer price was just $500 over the KBB trade-in price. Congratulations to you!
     
    #2 Patrick Wong, Mar 22, 2011
  3. Hal W

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    As long as you are happy , that is all that matters! But I do feel you bartered well. Hal
     
    #3 Hal W, Mar 23, 2011
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    uart Senior Member

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    That deal sounds good to me Gobux. The prius is a really nice car to own with these rising fuel prices. I'm getting 55 MPG and loving it. :D
     
    #4 uart, Mar 23, 2011
  5. 2009Prius

    2009Prius A Wimpy DIYer

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    This is why I dread going to the dealer. The OP did well bargaining.
     
    #5 2009Prius, Mar 23, 2011
  6. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    gobux, it also has the balance of the factory warranties. It's time to clean up your details. For 2006:

    Package 3 CD player, SKS, camera
    Package 4 add VSC
    Package 5 add HomeLink mirror & 6 CD changer
    Package 6 add fog lights & HID headlights
    Package 7 add nav
    Package 8 add leather

    May you enjoy the car for many years to come.
     
    #6 JimN, Mar 23, 2011
  7. gobux

    gobux Junior Member

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    I have the package 3! Most importantly I got my favorite color! :)
     
    #7 gobux, Mar 23, 2011
  8. M8s

    M8s Retired and Lovin' It

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    Way to hang in there. Looks like you got a great car at a very fair price. Can't often say that about dealer experiences.

    The old hands on this site suggest getting the transaxle fluid changed around 60k miles, so you might want to spring for that. Other than that (and routine oil/filter changes every 5k miles), you should not have any maintenance costs for quite some time.

    Enjoy your new ride.
     
    #8 M8s, Mar 25, 2011
  9. Michgal007

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    Congrats, sounds like a good deal. Enjoy your ride and post some photos.
     
    #9 Michgal007, Mar 25, 2011
  10. donalmilligan089

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    I bought the same car withMore bellsand whistles than I can name for $12.985 WE both did well I think
     
    #10 donalmilligan089, Mar 25, 2011
  11. KK6PD

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    I've seen my wife work prices with salesman of all types, for everything!
    She has the knack of getting what she wants at the price she wants....
    It appears you do too!

    Welcome to the group! :D
     
    #11 KK6PD, Mar 25, 2011
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