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I'm thinking of a Prius Plug-in Lease

Discussion in 'Dealers & Pricing' started by RulesA, Jul 23, 2015.

  1. RulesA

    RulesA New Member

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    Hello Folks,

    First time EV buyer here. I am thinking of a Prius Plug-in base lease - for the following reasons:
    Got a 3 year emp. contract that needs me to travel on the 101 about 200 miles/week.
    This will not be extended or renewed (blah blah govt. deal).
    Need a Green sticker and a very Reliable Car that will not cause me any issues.

    So thinking of going for a Plug-in Lease & at the end of 3 years I can take a call - do I keep it or not.

    The best deals I am getting (Bay area and nearby) are
    3299 down & 299 for 36mo 12k miles or
    3999 with 238 for 36mo 12k miles.
    All figures are excluding tax for the Plug-in base model (silver/blue/grey).
    Residuals are 161XX and there abouts.

    Any advice for a Newbie ?
     
    #1 RulesA, Jul 23, 2015
  2. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

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    You can get one in socal for about $300 month zero down too start. These are taxes included
     
    #2 JC91006, Jul 23, 2015
  3. WilDavis

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    Don't be in too much of a hurry! Have you thought of used? I bought the ChuggyPig (my 2009 Gen II (88k on odometer) touring package, dealer maintained for ~$13k (before financing & ext. warranty)). I'm averaging ~56 mpg for the 18 months I've had it! Gorgeous car, I really love it, and it's a Toyota so it will be extremely reliable (my old '93 Corolla DX Wagon had 292k on odometer before the rocker-panels failed State Inspection, but the motor & transmission (5-speed) still ran beautifully!) Do the sums, and remember, you pays your money, and you takes your choice! - hope this helps -
     
    #3 WilDavis, Jul 23, 2015
  4. bisco

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    i like the second option. have you tried dianne at carson?
     
    #4 bisco, Jul 23, 2015
  5. RulesA

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    Thanks Wil & Bisco.

    Wil,

    I have been going back and forth on buying pre-owned vs leasing. Trying to buy some peace of mind with a brand new Lease (enough other things to worry about - me being the worrying kind :( )

    Bisco,

    Just reached out to Dianne, thanks for the Tip. I am liking the second one as well but it still feels high.

    JC,

    Interesting price - any particular dealers I should look at?
     
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  6. JC91006

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    Pm me and I'll guide you through this. But hurry as the plug in is already out of production for 2015
     
    #6 JC91006, Jul 23, 2015
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