what the title says and description. i'm looking for a prius in the $18k range. SoCal preferred. thanks.
You might be able to find a Classic Prius for that price, or a wrecked (body damage) but running 2nd generation for that price. But if you're hoping to get an '04-'06 for that price it might be tough. That said, if you buy a basic package brand new '06 Prius from a dealer before the 30th of this month (which will be tough in S.Cal) you get a $3150 tax credit. Since base Price is around $21500 that puts you right into your $18k range.
You may laugh out loud... however... Two years ago, I bought my "slightly" used Prius on eBay - in my deal the Prius had only 4,000 miles on the odometer. With a CarFax report and the protections eBay provides, I enjoyed a good transaction... paid cash. eBay Motors offers protection, as I recall to $20,000 and CarFax offers protection against errors in their report. On eBay, you'd want to do an "Advanced Search" specifying the price range. Search on "Prius" with a price range of, say, $16,000 to $19,000 or whatever you please. One problem with your desire is that you will find some "Salvage Title" deals. Purchase of such a Prius would result in NO WARRANTIES of any kind... all Warranty bets are OFF. I do see some high-mileage on eBay from time to time in that price range and apparently good titles. Here's an example: eBay #190030884903 is within your price range in L.A. offered by "Off Price Cars" - but it is a Salvage Title... I keep track on eBay to keep up with what I could likely get selling my '04, so my search criteria is $16,000 - $35,000. You'd likely want to try a lower range.
someone just posted a 2004 w/pkg 9, silver, on priusOnline. $16,500. 88k miles, though (!), and in VA.
Don't be discouraged. I bought in July an '04 Package 9 33k for $18100. It CAN be done. You just have to be patient. Proof: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...K%3AMERFB%3AIID Car had a minor front right accident, no airbag deployment, and all repaired by a Toyota dealership. Other than that, the car was as an '04 with 33k should be. Good luck!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(vkykam @ Sep 20 2006, 03:16 PM) [snapback]322502[/snapback]</div> Thanks!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(myfootsmells @ Sep 20 2006, 06:19 PM) [snapback]322503[/snapback]</div> I have an 04 Prius for sale in Nor Cal. White with tan interior. 35K miles. No accidents. 09 package. We have an 04 and an 05 Prius and are selling the 04. I wanted $20,000 for it.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(alamo7 @ Oct 3 2006, 04:28 PM) [snapback]327581[/snapback]</div> too much i'd consider $18000 or at least something in that range.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(myfootsmells @ Oct 3 2006, 07:31 PM) [snapback]327582[/snapback]</div> I'm open to discussing a price with you if you are truly interested in buying. Would you like me to take some pictures and send them to you? I have the keyless entry, navigation system package. Tan interior. Never had a problem with the car . We are selling because we have another Prius ('05) and we need to sell our '04 Prius to get our teenager a used car. (she wants a different car).
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(alamo7 @ Oct 3 2006, 04:42 PM) [snapback]327592[/snapback]</div> please PM me your phone number
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(myfootsmells @ Oct 3 2006, 07:44 PM) [snapback]327594[/snapback]</div> I sent you my phone number thru PM. I also have the HOV lane stickers for use in California. (I haven't put them on the car yet...)
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(alamo7 @ Oct 3 2006, 05:26 PM) [snapback]327625[/snapback]</div> do you have any pictures?
I have listed a 2003 Prius in this forum section for less than $18k. If you want I can PM you a phone number to tell you more about it. JohnK
