First of all apologize if this post is in the wrong forum.. when does the 2011 Prius hit the US markets ? Especially interested in SO CA market. I am looking to buy a 2010 USED prius ( trim 3 and above ) and was wondering when will I see a deluge of used 2010 models. Rights now there are only a few at local dealers place and on ebay..
If other years are any indication, probably Sept./Oct. 2010. The GenIII roll out was an exception to the normal, probably due to Honda's early introduction of their Insight model.
My guess is that you won't see a whole lot of 2010's until the plug-in Prius, Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt start selling nationwide in 2012, although Cali will see some of those earlier than most of us! It looks like gas prices will be pretty harsh this summer too, so what used 2010's are available will probably be selling for a premium. You could always ask Electric Me or Indyking, I think they would be willing to sell theirs...
I believe I recently read an article on this on autobloggreen.com saying the plug-in prius will be available state-side with dealers on Dec 2010. I am not sure about the non-plugin models.
I agree. I don't think that anyone would part with their 2010 Prius until something even more environmentally-friendly comes along. Right now, Prius is the top dog.
Yes. The 2010 is the car to get now. The cash for clunkers made them hard to get but now it is out is reasonable numbers. The plug-in is not the ultimate car. Something better will always be waiting around the corner. After the plug-in comes out, you may want to wait for the second model year of plug-in to avoid first year problems. Then there is the new smaller hybrid to wait for. Then there will be the Prius station wagon to wait for. And then I am sure every subsequent model of the plug-ins will have a longer range, faster charging batteries, quick swap batteries, ability to charge at a station in 10 minutes at 2000 volts. Two batteries - the extended range model. Rare earth magnet superconducting super-colliding hall effect induction twin ion engine 24 phase propulsion electric motor that regenerate electricity when the car in the other lane is slowing down . It will get better and better for a long time.
Should be out around September 2010. That is when carryover models come out for the next year. All-new models (the '10 Prius) often come out at different times in the year, I think usually not long after the biggest auto shows which are happening about now.
The OP is waiting to buy a used Prius because it is believed that will save money (first year drop is usually the biggest). While this is -usually- true, it has often -not- been true for Prius. You -may- be able to find lease/rentals at a reasonable price, but they will be base models (you can find 2009s in base form from this right now). If a base model is what you want, then wait. Otherwise you may have to purchase a new one. Now there -will- be a few available from people who couldn't afford them and had to return them (or had them taken away from them). Those won't be base models.
