Did I do good?

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  1. Old Crow

    Old Crow New Member

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    Long time lurker, first time poster. Looking to take the plunge next week and pick up a 2009 Prius non-Touring Package 6. Am I getting a good deal for $25,300 (not counting rebate).

    I'm sure I'll be happy with the Prius, but with the 2010 coming, especially with adjustable seat and telescopic steering wheel, I'm starting to have doubts.

    thanks
     
    #1 Old Crow, Apr 23, 2009
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    Sounds like a good deal to me - I believe that is very close to dealer invoice for that car.
     
    #2 zcat3, Apr 23, 2009
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    You're getting a very good deal!
    You'll be so happy!

    :)
     
    #3 zonie911, Apr 26, 2009
  4. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    If you really like the car and can afford it then you got a good deal. Who cares what anyone else thinks. :)

    Congrats!
     
    #4 F8L, Apr 26, 2009
  5. Old Crow

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    thanks for the posts. I took the leap and bought it. Final numbers below:

    2009 Non-Touring Package 6
    $25,318
    - $1,500 rebate
    = $23,818

    And I got free all-weather mats and cargo net.
     
    #5 Old Crow, Apr 27, 2009
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    Awesome deal.
     
    #6 usbseawolf2000, Apr 28, 2009
  7. Jay C

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    Wow, care to share the steps you followed? From where I'm at in the process, that's a killer deal. I find myself in need of a new car after my 2003 Acura CL was totaled yesterday. I have about 1.5 weeks to get something before I go back to work so I'm up late gathering every bit of info I can :)

    Already read everything at Edmunds.com so now I'm scanning this board for hints and tips.

    Thanks in advance,
    Jay
     
    #7 Jay C, May 9, 2009
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    i see your in texas. what dealer did you use? i am having a hard time getting a good deal on one.
     
    #8 exbauer, May 9, 2009
  9. Old Crow

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    I started by emailing dozens of dealers in a 5-state area. I took the best price and asked dealers close to me to beat it. I played them against each other for my benefit. I played upon the fact that:
    1. 2010 Prius coming out
    2. Economy sucks and I have money/great credit
    3. Insight is coming out

    Negotiated a price before I discussed a trade-in (not applicable in your case). I also started at invoice and negotiated down.

    Good luck
     
    #9 Old Crow, May 10, 2009
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