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Hmmm. Is this a good price for this CPO Gen Prius III?

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    Dealer trying to build foot traffic? We just bought a NEW Prius from a dealer for less than a used 2 year old one equipped the same on the same dealers lot!
     
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    Wow, that's an odd occurrence. Did you get a good deal on the new car or was the used car just that much over priced?
     
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    seems pretty good. what's their best deal on a new '12 or '13?
     
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    That price isn't bad. A new Piii runs around $25k.

    Worth a look. From what I have noticed, lower priced cars at dealership usually mean condition isn't so great. They want to clear them out.

    Used prices pushed me to just go new!
     
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    I thought CPO vehicles were supposed to be in great shape.
     
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    mechanically. I referring to cosmetic. Bumper repainted, interior worn and used.

    You should take a look!
     
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    Will do. thanks
     
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    Since you noted you coming from performance or high hp cars, I would have thought you want 17" wheels. I read many complaints about the small 15's and poor handling. I'm impressed with the 17's. NTL, GL.
     
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    I'm swapping the rims out even if it comes on 17's. I like black rims.
     
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    oh ok.. so you rather buy a used car, throw money to customize vs new.

    if black and careless about the size, search for 15" change in color of alloy wheel. I think they change it from silver to black.
     
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    Oh no no no. I would be going with at least 17s, lol. I DO understand that upsizing has a lot to do with handling. I'm uncertain about 18s, I just don't want to end up with an extremely low profile tire (like what I'm on now, lol)
     
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    With tire sensors and LRR tires, it's easily over 1k. The Persona black chrome wheels were a great compromise.

    I thought you were not convinced just yet and renting one first. Jumping the gun?
     
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    The audio on your link, the lady states less than 5,000 miles but the list shows over 28,000 miles. I think they've been drinking! lol
     
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    The one thing I picked up on is it says its a Penske dealership (Penske = rental/fleet cars). Check the Carfax for fleet vehicle but beyond that, I see no problems with this car and the price.
     
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    I drove my coworkers Prius C today :D
    I liked it.
    ADR6425LVW ? 2
     
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    Also I just learned about the personna today. Is it actually faster? What

    ADR6425LVW ? 2
     
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    have you considered the pip?
     
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    No, just really considered the Prius earlier this week. :)

    I have a spread sheet I'm building to help me consider all cost associated with car. I honestly don't know how the PIP works, but I'll look it up.


    Alright, I just looked it up. I'm not really getting it though. So the PIP can go up to 11 miles on just electric power. I guess that would be good for someone that has a short commute, but I'd burn through that 11 miles and still have a good ways to go just to get to work.
     
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    Yeah, the Pip is great for those w/ a short commute but can also benefit those w/ a longer commute. The price difference usually doesn't add up for comparison on a spreadsheet. Its like a Mustang, you don't need a V8 GT but you want it. In the Prius world, we don't need a Pip, but we want it (financially, neither typically make sense).

    I love the black cherry paint on the Personna. If I was getting a new one, I'd get that.
     
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