Is now the best time to purchase new?

hard to predict. with gas prices slowly rising, and summer driving around the corner, now may be the best time. but who knows for sure?

 

mid 20 for a NEW 2015 is a very good price and depends in the trim package

 

prius II, base model.

 

The Prius for 2016 will be redesigned. If that does not mean anything to you then I think the deal you mentioned on the 2015 is a good deal and probably as good a time as any to buy. My opinion.

 

The wags say gas prices will not be going up soon. They will drift up and down for a while, but the "glut" of oil isn't going to end soon. The producing countries are still playing games. Prices may go up in Summer as people drive a lot, using fuel faster than the refineries make it. But the crude they use is still being over-produced. So the supply/demand equation will probably only be affected by refinery capacity.

 

Or when 2016 models are on the lot and the dealers are using factory money to unload the older design? (The $21,258 sounds like there is $1k already in play.)

Does gas go up or down (still a glut of crude and the refinery strikes seem to be over)?

There is always a newer better model just around the corner.

Do you have a job after graduation? The ability to pay would be my major concern. It was when I graduated but my uncle sam said he wanted me and I had income before graduation so I bought before graduation.

 

There is always a newer better model just around the corner is correct. I have been hearing that all my life and when you play that game you usually end up in the poor house.

 

yes, you used the correct terminology.

 

Never shop when your emotions are in full swing...they can smell you coming. Go directly to the fleet manager for better pricing and fewer games. If you have a few Dealerships in your radius, work them all. Buy at the end of the month when they are more willing to deal to make their numbers. Congratulations for sticking out College.

 

I have same year and trim (WGM). Mine altogether is $21,157.26 (371.18 monthly payments)

Got mine mid-december due to Jeep breakdown, and Toyota dealer I went to was a family friend. I say go for it. And if I may... go WGM.. *cough cough*

 

Consider the rebates, financing, and Toyota's recent college graduate program.

 

The price is great, you might get it for $199 less or $299 more, so I think you can wait if you want, however I might suggest that the selection is probably as good as it's going to get for the 15's so, it your choice.

 

Read through Car Buying Guide for New and Used Vehicles | CarBuyingTips.com, contact the dealers through TrueCar | Never overpay. Hassle-free car buying from TrueCar Certified Dealers. and AAA (if you are a member). There are plenty of Twos out there so calm down, take your time, and get what you want.

 

A good time to buy is the end of THIS month as it is also the end of the sales quarter. Dealers are more willing to "cut a deal" to close out the quarter on a good note. Also they won't want to pay flooring costs for another month. When we bought our 13 it was on the last day of March and the car we purchased had been in inventory for almost 3 months. My wife loves her winter grey with solar roof

 

Now is not the best time.

When the 2016 is released and the 2015 is a leftover, will be the best time.

 

Also, use truecar.com to negotiate