Dilemma: cheap 2006 or New?

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  1. MelissaAnne

    MelissaAnne New Member

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    You would be passing up an AMAZING deal if you didn't take your dads car. That is extremely fortunate.

    I got stuck with a 2006 Prius that has 230,000 miles on it...and I paid a little over $9k for it.. I'm also already into parts/repairs for the car over $2k now. I could've gotten a better deal.

    Don't pass this up. You could always custom paint it too ;)
     
    #41 MelissaAnne, May 5, 2011
  2. MelissaAnne

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    Wait, I have a better idea...

    Buy your dads Prius for me, and buy a new car for yourself...

    That way, we're both happy!! I LOVEEE that idea. :)

    and yes, I am totally selfish. lol


    :bolt:
     
    #42 MelissaAnne, May 5, 2011
  3. twittel

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    Buy dad's 2006 Prius, but if that's not available, buy a certified used Prius. Good luck with your decision.
     
    #43 twittel, May 5, 2011
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    Congratulations on your good fortune! If money *really* doesn't matter, test drive both thoroughly and do what makes you happy. (Having been age 27 once I will observe that new cars are nice, and that money can matter more than you may now think. You may well find something better to do with the $12K difference.)
     
    #44 richard schumacher, May 5, 2011
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    Drum Roll Please....


    Wooooo! I won the coin toss :) :) :)

    The more I sat with this decision the more I was convinced that I absolutely wanted to buy my dad's car. Not only is it the financially-wise decision but I'll be able to have fun with a prius that will be new to me and when I get tired of it I'll trade up.

    Not to mention that I was getting very concerned about how I would manage getting a new car if it came to that - they're selling out everywhere and being sold way over MSRP.

    This worked out perfectly. Thanks so much for everyone's thoughts, I greatly appreciate it.

    And, for the moment, I retire from the Gen3 forum and will move myself over to the Gen2 forums :) I'll pop by every now and then to say Hi.

    Thanks again
     
    #45 TheNewGuy8, May 5, 2011
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  6. Gurple42

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    Great choice, in a year gas prices will probably be down and Prius production up, and if you want a new one then, it should cost less than today.
     
    #46 Gurple42, May 5, 2011
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