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I think I made a big mistake!

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by tvmstad, Jul 5, 2010.

  1. tvmstad

    tvmstad New Member

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    I took my 08 Prius in for an oil change and left with a 10 model. Talk about an impulse buy! Not sure I like the 10 as there are features I had previously that I no longer have. Of course there are new features that I didn't have before. I'm having buyers remorse, but I need to move forward because there's nothing else I can do about it.
     
    #1 tvmstad, Jul 5, 2010
  2. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    KY doesn't allow you to take it back in the first three days? Even so the dealer would probably be happy to swap them for a nominal administrative fee of, oh, $1000 or so :_>
     
    #2 richard schumacher, Jul 5, 2010
  3. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    Talk about an expensive oil change!

    The 2010 has features the 2008 doesn't, so maybe you'll come to appreciate those and not feel so bad.
     
    #3 hyo silver, Jul 5, 2010
  4. tumbleweed

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    I knew there was a good reason I change my own oil. :)

    As posted above check the laws in your state, maybe you can return it no cost to you. A phone call to the state attorney general's office or a local lawyer might be a good idea. If not see what the dealer would charge you to undo the deal.
     
    #4 tumbleweed, Jul 5, 2010
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Well look on the bright side and enjoy the features you didn't have rather than remorsing about the features you wished you had. =)
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, Jul 5, 2010
  6. bisco

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    true, but what about, roomier, more powerful, quieter and better mpg's? i would trade my 3 door sks and console slash storage cubbies for all that!
     
    #6 bisco, Jul 5, 2010
  7. LlamaJockey

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    If you can afford it, I'd say keep it. I end up coveting most of the 2010s I see ;)
     
    #7 LlamaJockey, Jul 5, 2010
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    Could have been worse... you could have drove out of there in a SUV @ 12mpg.
     
    #8 spiderman, Jul 5, 2010
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    Seconded! :)

    I drove both a Gen II and Gen III before deciding that the features on the III were worth all the additional $ to buy new.
    The better handling, better mpg, and bluetooth were three of my favorite reasons for choosing my '10.
     
    #9 octavia, Jul 5, 2010
  10. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    Where have you been girl? Nice to have you back.
     
    #10 spiderman, Jul 6, 2010
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    What made you buy it? I have 2010 V and love it. What features are you missing?
     
    #11 F512M, Jul 6, 2010
  12. LeadingEdgeBoomer

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    Stunned by your decision process(?). I usually take 3 years to decide on the next car I will buy. But I buy a new car about every 10 years, not as often as I change TV channels. The Gen III Prius was coming, so I could evaluate alternatives in the meantime. Once available, after having driven a Gen II and Gen III, I knew it was the right car.
     
    #12 LeadingEdgeBoomer, Jul 7, 2010
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