I'm in the market for a new Prius, my 2003 died a few weeks ago. Was pretty much looking to get a new 2013 Prius, but after some research in NYC Toyota is currently giving a $4,650 rebate on the 2012 PiP making the difference between the 2 cars almost the same. I have a current offer of 27,550 for a 2012 PiP with a $500 coupon which would make it 27050 + TTL. I would also be entitled to $2,500 rebate and 48 month 0% APR. Effectively making it $24,550 2013 Prius 2 for $23,600 - $500 coupon for $23,100 + TTL and didn't mention 0% APR. I'm hoping once I make a choice on which direction I want to go, that I could talk the dealership down an additional $500 or so. Even if I don't use the PiP feature much, it seems like it would make a ton of sense to get the PiP. Am I missing something here? is there any huge extra costs for PiP the normal Gen III that I'm not calculating in even if I don't use it?
none that i can think of. that's a great deal on the pip, you'll get better mpg's than the regular, and when you can plug in, it's a bonus. the only downside is you lose the spare and space under the hatch floor. all the best with your decision!
The Pip base is optioned like the Prius Three. It's a no brainer to also get heated seats, navigation, backup camera, 3 door SKS, etc for the same price. You don't ever have to plug in the car if you don't want to. It's optional.
That what I pretty much thought. I see no reason not to get th PiP I was just checking to see if there was something glaring I was overlooking.
No question, get the Pip! mmmodem stated above all the reasons why. I went from a Gen3 II and couldn't be happier. Even with the battery depleted you will average better fuel economy over a Gen3. You do lose a spare tire though.
I upgraded from a 2010 Prius (package 4) to a 2012 Prius PHV (advanced). It was a great decision. Go for it!
Make sure and look in NJ, too. I'm getting a 2013 for only a couple hundred higher than that and getting 60 months 0%. PM me if you want the name of the dealership.
As much as I love my PiP this is so tempting. Cars for Sale: 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Advanced in Baltimore, MD 21236: Hatchback Details - 346882326 - AutoTrader.com
Oh wow, I didn't even notice, the offer of 27,550 was for a 2013, not a 2012. I asked about 2012, and didn't even see that they replied with a 2013. Nice.
WOW, great prices. Get them while you can at those prices. Some paid more than me, some less. I'm not deterred. I'm on the sixty month, pay as you go plan. I could immediately reduce the price I paid for my Plug-In Advance, by buying a second one at these discount prices (dollar cost averaging). One is enough, and I'm happy with it.
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Review - Video By Colum Wood, May. 22, 2013, ! 2013 Toyota Prius PHEV Review: Car Reviews
If you do a lot of short trips, PiP will be better suited for you. Bigger PHV battery pack can capture more regen brake energy as well. If you plug it in, it opens more doors to play with more -- more EV power for acceleration, higher EV speed, more torque in reverse gear, etc. A supercharged Prius basically.
