Well, the Prius had 10 months left on the lease...
10-23-2012, 08:40 PM
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Well, the Prius had 10 months left on the lease...
And I didnt want another Toyota...but they offered me a deal I couldnt refuse, and I actually like the car a lot.
2010 Prius III with 22.5K....10 months left on my lease.
Got one of the stupid mailers...and something about the prius annoyed the shit out of me that day, so I said fuck it, I'll waste 20 minutes and go in and have a laugh.
Damned sales manager threw me a huge curve ball....parts manager had a 2012 dealer demo Highlander SE loaded with nav, back up cam, leather, heated seats, etc etc...also added running boards and chrome versions of the stock wheels. He offered to take my Prius no penalty and put me in the Highlander for 3 years for 299 plus tax...no drive offs...car has about 15k on it. but since its a demo it can be leased under the new car incentives.... .00001 money factor....grey with black leather.
Fucker peaked my interest, so I had the wife go to another dealer and drive one...she liked it (she hates the prius)
So, today I go back...I worked a 2 year lease (this way I'm never out of warranty) for the same numbers...So Im at $330 month all in, 23 months (they are paying the first month) They take the Prius off my hands clean...and I paid $550 up front for GAP insurance.
I was only paying 215 for the prius...so I stole both....
2010 Prius III with 22.5K....10 months left on my lease.
Got one of the stupid mailers...and something about the prius annoyed the shit out of me that day, so I said fuck it, I'll waste 20 minutes and go in and have a laugh.
Damned sales manager threw me a huge curve ball....parts manager had a 2012 dealer demo Highlander SE loaded with nav, back up cam, leather, heated seats, etc etc...also added running boards and chrome versions of the stock wheels. He offered to take my Prius no penalty and put me in the Highlander for 3 years for 299 plus tax...no drive offs...car has about 15k on it. but since its a demo it can be leased under the new car incentives.... .00001 money factor....grey with black leather.
Fucker peaked my interest, so I had the wife go to another dealer and drive one...she liked it (she hates the prius)
So, today I go back...I worked a 2 year lease (this way I'm never out of warranty) for the same numbers...So Im at $330 month all in, 23 months (they are paying the first month) They take the Prius off my hands clean...and I paid $550 up front for GAP insurance.
I was only paying 215 for the prius...so I stole both....
10-23-2012, 08:43 PM
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Good move! Like the Highlander a lot.
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10-23-2012, 08:44 PM
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Cool. Congrats. Nice family car.
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10-23-2012, 09:03 PM
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Thanks again for running the numbers and confirming them for me Eddie!
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10-23-2012, 09:22 PM
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My in-laws have one, I've driven it quite a few times, it's definitely a nice SUV. Can't beat having a 3rd row with two little ones to haul around now. Enjoy!
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10-23-2012, 09:30 PM
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LOL I had a feeling you'd get it. Mazel Tov, use it in good health 
You never know you may just buy it out
You never know you may just buy it out
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10-23-2012, 09:31 PM
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we'll see in two years 
10-23-2012, 09:34 PM
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Tell me what mileage you guys are getting on your first tank please.
10-23-2012, 09:41 PM
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Nice man! Love the color combo 
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10-24-2012, 12:23 AM
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nice pick up!
whats that screen above the nav for?
whats that screen above the nav for?
10-24-2012, 12:29 AM
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10-24-2012, 06:18 AM
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THAT is hot!!
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10-24-2012, 06:47 AM
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Just curious, David, was the good MPG not enough to offset how boring the Prius was to drive? Was thinking about the fact that BOTH of you hated it. I've only driven one once and I hated how it felt like a tank...suspension was rough, felt like you had to press the GO pedal hard to get it moving...and I hated how the brakes felt (maybe due to that energy recovery system).
Anyway, I'd love to hear the take from an actual owner that drank the cool aid and didn't love it.
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Anyway, I'd love to hear the take from an actual owner that drank the cool aid and didn't love it.
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10-24-2012, 06:56 AM
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Just curious, David, was the good MPG not enough to offset how boring the Prius was to drive? Was thinking about the fact that BOTH of you hated it. I've only driven one once and I hated how it felt like a tank...suspension was rough, felt like you had to press the GO pedal hard to get it moving...and I hated how the brakes felt (maybe due to that energy recovery system).
Anyway, I'd love to hear the take from an actual owner that drank the cool aid and didn't love it.
-J
Anyway, I'd love to hear the take from an actual owner that drank the cool aid and didn't love it.
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I didnt hate the car....I actually didnt mind puttering around in it at times. But I NEVER got the advertised mpg...once I got 45mpg driving like a total grandma....usually we were averaging 35-38mpg....My wife's 2000 Civic that i havent sold yet is in that ball park (but talk about a car ive grew to hate driving.)
There was a stigma with owning a Prius....I think other assholes didnt give a shit more than usual in parking lots to Prius....other drivers on the fwy...The cabin was noisy, etc.
In the end, it was just an appliance that did its job well for the price I got...Im glad to move on.
10-24-2012, 07:08 AM
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Plus I ended up having Twins....even though we made due pretty well for 20 months...im excited about more room.
10-24-2012, 07:31 AM
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Got it...
Thanks for taking the time to respond. I often wondered about how it would feel to drive one. Not so great, it turns out. If i went hybrid...it'd be the CRZ it would. Had one buzzing right by me this morning (in the TL).
For Barely any gas, and a $215 a month payment...you made out like a bandit for as long as you had it. As someone that couldn't even get his own 60" TV home the other day, I'm sure the extra space will be awesome...
Thanks for taking the time to respond. I often wondered about how it would feel to drive one. Not so great, it turns out. If i went hybrid...it'd be the CRZ it would. Had one buzzing right by me this morning (in the TL).
For Barely any gas, and a $215 a month payment...you made out like a bandit for as long as you had it. As someone that couldn't even get his own 60" TV home the other day, I'm sure the extra space will be awesome...
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10-24-2012, 07:45 AM
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Congrats Sarlacc. Looks very stylish and comfortable.
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10-24-2012, 09:23 AM
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Nice! My wife has a 2012 SE with navi (I added the 19" limited wheels and the tow package).
She gets about 19mpg combined. I've been able to get around 27mpg on the highway. I think the best thing about it is the engine. That V6 performs pretty well.
The Highlander has been a perfect car for our family. Plenty of room, real comfortable, and it's just been really practical with the toddler.
Enjoy it!
She gets about 19mpg combined. I've been able to get around 27mpg on the highway. I think the best thing about it is the engine. That V6 performs pretty well.
The Highlander has been a perfect car for our family. Plenty of room, real comfortable, and it's just been really practical with the toddler.
Enjoy it!
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10-24-2012, 09:30 AM
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Congrats man! Huge upgrade over the Prius!
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10-24-2012, 09:32 AM
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Congrats, they are a nice SUV and that sounds like a heck of a deal. One of the reasons I have stayed with the same Acura dealer for 20 years and 12 Acuras later as they have given me deals like you got.
10-24-2012, 09:12 PM
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Same reason why I went from an 09 MDX base to the 12 MDX Tech that I have now; Clinton Acura made the deal nearly impossible to pass up. (....which is why I'm mulling over swapping my Accord for a last run TSX Tech.) But that's an incredible deal Sarlacc. I just showed the wife this thread and her jaw dropped.
I have to give Toyota credit when it comes to the Highlander because it went from
on the 1G to 
on the 2G.
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10-24-2012, 09:13 PM
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Ooo, congrats Dave! 
Nice color too!
Nice color too!
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10-24-2012, 10:05 PM
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Good-looking car
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