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It's all in the timing (and right now is good)

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by MJ2005, Mar 20, 2015.

  1. MJ2005

    MJ2005 Junior Member

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    It pains me to say that today I could buy my Prius Four for far less than I paid in June 2013.

    Back then I paid just over $26k not including taxes and registration. I ran the 2015 model on TrueCar today and it's showing just over $25k, and that doesn't seem to factor in the $1500 rebate Toyota is offering with 0% financing.

    What made me look? Morbid curiosity. Amazing how much of a difference the drop in gas prices makes. People think so short term. Ah well. I've certainly enjoyed the car over the last two years, so there's that.
     
    #1 MJ2005, Mar 20, 2015
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  2. se-riously

    se-riously Active Member

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    But how much money did you save in gas compared to your old car over that 2 year period?
     
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  3. 12voltman

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    Yep, its crazy !
    A lot of people have no forward thinking, and just live in the now.

    I just picked up my slightly used Prius less than 2 months ago . When gas prices were low, and hybrids were not selling. Dealers were doing anything to move hybrids ! Anyone with any smarts had to know gas prices were coming back up soon . SUV's were selling again, and hybrids were not "in" . Already, its starting to turn back again ! Gas prices are on the rise again, and hybrids are starting to sell again .

    I was able to score a Silver 2011 Prius 2 , with only 30,000 miles in perfect condition with great service records (every 5k like clockwork at Toyota) for $12,900 .
     
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  4. mikefocke

    mikefocke Prius v Three 2012, Avalon 2011

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    We assume gas will go up, and it will eventually. But in the next few years, and that is what most people look at, there projects to be a glut. People mentally compare to over $4 gas and conclude they can have instant gratification.
     
    #4 mikefocke, Mar 20, 2015
  5. MJ2005

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    Considering it replaced an older Prius, not very much. :)
     
    #5 MJ2005, Mar 20, 2015
  6. bisco

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    don't even mention the pip.:(
     
    #6 bisco, Mar 20, 2015
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    You're still helping the planet. (y)
     
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  8. bisco

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    i hope the planet appreciates the ten grande i lost.:p
     
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    I just cruised thru my dealers new car lot. If Toyota entered the new Camrys and Prius in the ugliest front end contest THEY WILL WIN!!! I hope my present toys will last along time because I will change brands before I buy the new LOOK!
     
    #9 magnumrtawd, Mar 21, 2015
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