Would you buy a 2010 Prius today?

I would, but only if I could take advantage of the media circus to get a great price or financing. But expect everyone you know to comment negatively (and usually naively) about the Toyota recalls, and you won't get to enjoy that good feeling of driving the latest, greatest model because there is so much bad press.

 

I preordered my 2010 Prius Trim II a few days prior to the accelerator "almost total" recall.
The car has arrived at the dealer, but the money hasn't arrived at the dealer yet, so I haven't taken possession of my Prius yet.
Wall Street Journal (with its weird conservative editorial page editors smoking something) wrote two weeks ago that Toyota was going to offer some incentives on Prius, but incentive I see on Prius is a lease offer (There are 0% for 60 months or cash back on most other Toyota cars.).
That doesn't help me, but I am still keeping my Prius.

 

This media circus is going to result in a flurry of buyers looking to strike a deal big time, and this will bring prices back up to normal.

Yes, I'd buy my Prius all over again.

 

Why not? It's a 30min firmware update to deal with the brake issue. Assuming that it doesn't cause any other problems, an updated Prius is the same as the ones rolling off the assembly line next week.

 

I just bought a IV Monday, right before the recall came out public Tuesday. My dealer received the recalls over the weekend and told me last Saturday already. They gave me $1K below invoice (not included their $500 holdback), 5 free mats, rear bumper decals and few other small things.

All my friends told me nothing but a good move "if you want to buy a Toyota now, it is the best time to do that..."

Toyota will fix all these problems and not worry at all.

Not plan to take the car in to update the brake probably until 1st 5K miles service.

 

I am concerned about the resale value of my Prius. Anyone have an opinion on this?

 

Yeah, demand for Toyotas is probably not impacted at all.

 

3 years ago when gasoline was $4+/g, most dealers want above MSRP. End of last year when I first start looking G3 Prius, they want $500 to $1K above invoice. With all the publicity today, you can get one below invoice. My point is depending on how much you bought it and when you want to sell it. if you bought it high and want to sell it today, it will not be a good move. If you're going to sell it 5 years from now, I will not worry at all but please understand that it will still be depreciate just like any other cars.

 

Welcome to PRIUSChat!

From a single post, I don't know if you are crazy.

Whether the Prius is right for you depends upon your expectations. If you are looking for a car that is very economical on gas, has reasonable performance, reasonable creature features, adequate space for your needs, average handling characteristics for a 4 seater - then the Prius may fit your needs.

Good Luck,

Keith :welcome:

 

Makes no sense, why would they sell it to you for a loss of $500?

 

Yes. I am very happy with mine!

 

I wish I can tell you. Based on Consumer Reports 2010 Toyota Prius.pdf I've exactly the same amount as invoice before the $500 hold back. I bet they must have some other incentives or kick back from Toyota. I am a business man and I agree with you. I just don't know what that is. They got to make the money somewhere but I just simply don't know where.

 

Yes I would. The whole brake issue has been greatly exaggerated by the media in my opinion. Still, it is not just an average four seater as someone has said. It's a new concept of car, a silent revolution.

 

Yes, on my second one now and I am planning to stick with Prius into retirement and more.

 

We are still buying a Prius, after all the brake recall fun.

We decided to order one last June, put in an order on the 1st of July... And have been waiting 7 months now. (Japan has a very long waiting list for the Prius)
Last week, the dealer confirmed that we wanted the car still and it seems they are going to make the car this month and we`ll have it in about 3 weeks.

We knew about the brake issues from the start, and were even able to do a test drive with a test of the issue in a friend`s car. My husband was able to get it to happen and to feel a bit panicked, but I brake very early and very gradually so it only felt odd but not dangerous.

We made the decision to buy with the brakes as they were, so are really happy and feel we`re getting a bit of a bonus by being in the lot with the "fix".

 

I would wait for a wagon

 

I would absolutely purchase a Prius today (or any day). My current auto is still going strong so I'm waiting (and waiting), but the current issues affecting Prius would not stop me at all, and if someone gave me a big wad of cash (say about $25K) I would probably go buy a Prius right now!

Yes, I have Gen3 Prius envy, but am trying to be uber-fiscally responsible and wait.

Oh and as for the "invoice price," that is not what the dealer pays...'invoice' is merely a marketing ploy; still lots of profit built in to that made-up cost, no matter how much a salesperson or salesmanager tries to tell you otherwise. So getting a car for $1K+ under invoice still nets profit for the dealer.

 

Now's the perfect time. In PA they are offering 0% financing. I like mine more everyday, and I haven't even had the software update yet. This is my first Toyota, and I'm still glad I bought it.

 

You now don't have to take the car in for service until 10,000 miles. Toyota changed it. 10,000 mile service intervals, rather than 5,000.