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Potential Prius Prime purchase

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by randomwalk101, May 22, 2017.

  1. randomwalk101

    randomwalk101 DYI'er

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    I'm looking to get a 2017 (or may be 2018 by then) Prius Prime as a gift for my mother around November 2017 time frame (although that is flexible). Have a few questions hope you guys can guide me.

    1) Generally, what is the best time frame to purchase this car? It looks like there isn't any incentive for this model right now in Houston, TX.

    2) What is the best price that you guys are paying now? I'm planning just to get the Premium package for her (MSPR $28,800). Are you guys paying MSRP now?

    3) Are we still qualify for federal tax incentive ($4,500)?

    Thanks all.
     
    #1 randomwalk101, May 22, 2017
  2. wjtracy

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    Well Fall tends to be the best time, if the 2012 PiP sales are any indication. But Prime seems to be in good demand right now, so its hard to say.

    YES you get the $4500 tax credit assuming you qualify...there is no end in sight for that incentive at the moment.
     
    #2 wjtracy, May 22, 2017
  3. randomwalk101

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    Thank you for your reply. Can you elaborate on the "if you qualify" part?

    Also as of now everyone is paying MSRP since this model is in demand?
     
    #3 randomwalk101, May 22, 2017
  4. Prius from Dad

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    You qualify if you have at least $4500 tax liability (taxes you owe). This is a good basic explanation:

     
    #4 Prius from Dad, May 22, 2017
  5. Tideland Prius

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    Yes fall. You may be able to get a deal on the 2017 model as the 2018s are coming (Although it depends if they're able to get some inventory at the dealerships. Right now, they're tight on inventory).

    Check out the "thread for confirmed prices". People have been posting their prices there.

    "If you qualify" means that you have to owe at least $4,500 in taxes to get the money back. It's a tax credit not a rebate so it basically covers your next year's taxes up to $4,500.
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, May 22, 2017
  6. Jnbrown

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    I got $1,000 Toyota rebate and $700 discount from the dealer, so $1700 off MSRP.
    But I bought mine in L.A.
     
    #6 Jnbrown, May 22, 2017
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  8. bisco

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    hop a flight to new england and a road trip back. toyota rebate is $2,500. and some dealers are offering another $2-3,000. off. check out the prime pricing thread. all the best!(y)
     
    #8 bisco, May 22, 2017
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