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Trying to find a used 2010 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by exuaflag, Aug 4, 2010.

  1. exuaflag

    exuaflag New Member

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    I suggested the same thing, to my husband, about the leather. He want a III or a IV with nav. I think he is just going to end up with a new one. All the cars we find that he really likes are in VA, OH, NY, etc. nothing in Alabama and maybe 1 in GA.
     
  2. Lottamoxie

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    So all those financial experts that say that the moment you drive a new car off the lot the car has already depreciated (upwards of 20%) are full of it then. Because looking at used prices for a 2010, they are most certainly not selling for more than a few % lower. Now on a 2 yr old Prius, maybe 10% lower...maybe 15%?

    One financial expert (Dave Ramsey) says that a new car depreciates 60% in its first 4 years. I doubt that applies to a Prius though.
     
  3. stream

    stream Senior Member

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    It all depends on the car (demand vs. supply), and the economy.

    Back in the height of the internet bubble, I sold an 18 month old Porsche for exactly what I paid for it--the dealers couldn't get enough new cars from the factory to meet the demand.
     
  4. Paul58

    Paul58 Mileage Miser

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    I ran the KBB on my new Prius and Private Party Sale Price was $22,710! I paid $22,086! Maybe I should start flipping cars... Point is, right now you can actually buy a new Prius here in GA cheaper than you can buy a used one!
     
  5. Thai

    Thai Prius Neophyte

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    How about the 2 V's above?? They are not much more expensive than a new IV (i think).