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07 touring pkg 3 44k - certified

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by jdjoe_97, Nov 3, 2010.

  1. jdjoe_97

    jdjoe_97 Junior Member

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    I am new guy shoping seriously for a prius. I put a deposit on a 07 pkg 3 touring, with 44k miles today. They are asking 14k... Guess I am looking for moral support to spend 14k on a car. I have spent big money on trucks that could work for me.... but never more than 5K on a car for commuting. I do commute 75 miles a day and have a few hundred miles while on the job that I get paid back at fed rate. Please let me know your thoughts.

    This car is certified used with warranties etc.... and 2.9% financing. Thanks in advance.... should I buy.... I will be really studying the forum.... FYI.. two co workers have them already....so I have learned a lot from them. Thanks.
     
    #1 jdjoe_97, Nov 3, 2010
  2. irishpark

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    my wife and I just picked up an 08 pkg 6 with 38K for $15.5K so it sounds like it's in the ballpark. We had been commuting (700 mi/wk) in a Santa Fe, so the monthly gas savings are HUGE! So far, we're happy campers. And we still have the Santa Fe for those rough winter mornings. Good luck!
     
    #2 irishpark, Nov 3, 2010
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    seems like a fair deal to me, although i wouldn't hesitate to try and get them down a little more or maybe some free maintenance.:)
     
    #3 bisco, Nov 3, 2010
  4. macmaster05

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    14K is a good price but I dont like the 2.9% financing one bit.
     
    #4 macmaster05, Nov 3, 2010
  5. krg03

    krg03 Not expert, just experienced

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    take it at 14k. ask for a carfax and clear title. certification doesn't mean that much. It's a different kind of car. I save $50/week gasoline truck vs prius. Welcome.
     
    #5 krg03, Nov 4, 2010
  6. jdjoe_97

    jdjoe_97 Junior Member

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    I do have the carfax.... one owner serviced sold and offered for sale at current dealer. Shows all MFG maint. done. Off tommorow wish me luck!!! Thanks.
     
    #6 jdjoe_97, Nov 5, 2010
  7. jdjoe_97

    jdjoe_97 Junior Member

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    I know... who likes financing... but five kids, one bread winner...... someday maybe when the kids move out I can pay cash for a car !
     
    #7 jdjoe_97, Nov 5, 2010
  8. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    The best part is turning a profit on the IRS' mileage rate.
     
    #8 JimN, Nov 6, 2010
  9. jdjoe_97

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    Yes I hope to... well I own it!! have driven it about 20 miles so far 48 mpg per display... I will get about 400 miles on my commuting this week. I will be ready on here evey night I am sure. I like the HID headlights...but the fogs appear weak and corny. Thanks
     
    #9 jdjoe_97, Nov 7, 2010
  10. PRIUS007

    PRIUS007 James Bond -007

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    Congratulations!

     
    #10 PRIUS007, Nov 7, 2010
  11. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    The fogs are for show (same on my 2000 Intrigue). Happy commuting.
     
    #11 JimN, Nov 8, 2010
  12. Blackmamba

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    Not if there is actually fog. Trust me.
     
    #12 Blackmamba, Nov 8, 2010
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    2.9% is close to free money. Interest rates have never been better. I could pay cash for my car but why? I am earning 15% dividend interest in stocks. That is 12% gain to me.

    Borrowing money can be your friend if you do it right.

    Some people don't have a choice either.
     
    #13 dschwalm, Nov 9, 2010
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