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Old 04-10-07, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
You're comparing the resale value of a prius to midsize sedans? Totally different class my friend. Mostly likely not a lot of people cross-shop between a prius and an accord.

Uhh, no. Seeing as the Prius is unique in the marketplace, there are no other hybrid midsize sedans that have been out for years. Sure, recently some other hybrid sedan models have come out, but it's too early to know their resale values. At this point, it's perfectly reasonable to compare the Prius to other midsize sedans, or even to compacts in terms of resale value. Compared to a Corolla or Civic, Prius resale value is still pretty good.
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Originally Posted by TRDFantasy
Uhh, no. Seeing as the Prius is unique in the marketplace, there are no other hybrid midsize sedans that have been out for years. Sure, recently some other hybrid sedan models have come out, but it's too early to know their resale values. At this point, it's perfectly reasonable to compare the Prius to other midsize sedans, or even to compacts in terms of resale value. Compared to a Corolla or Civic, Prius resale value is still pretty good.
Since the resale of a Prius barely drops I think its safe to say in any circumstance it has good resale value
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Old 04-10-07, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by xioix
Since the resale of a Prius barely drops I think its safe to say in any circumstance it has good resale value
Correct, and that is due to a number of factors, such as high demand, very low incentives, and it being a unique vehicle in the marketplace.
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Old 04-10-07, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TRDFantasy
Correct, and that is due to a number of factors, such as high demand, very low incentives, and it being a unique vehicle in the marketplace.
And if it has the Carpool Sticker here in Cali, it sells for about $4k more than a comprable one without it...
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Old 04-11-07, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
And if it has the Carpool Sticker here in Cali, it sells for about $4k more than a comprable one without it...
yup, couldn't believe it when i saw that news. should have bought a prius and sell it now
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Old 04-11-07, 02:59 PM
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The Prius is classified as a midsize. Too bad the inflated resale value is only in the States lol.
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Old 04-11-07, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by TRDFantasy
I really can't imagine what's so difficult about this discussion? Both the GS and LS hybrid are limited production models, and are likely to have good resale because the Prius has good resale. I don't think I can make it any simpler .
They will have good resale value because of what it is - an hybrid luxury sedan.

Same goes for diesels in Europe - great resale value because of lower consumption, despite the fact that update cycle for an diesel engine is around 2 years.

It is same silly argument since when 2nd gen Prius came out, where people have thought it will have no resale... and look at it now
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Old 04-11-07, 10:51 PM
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i need to push my parents to get one when they return the ls430 when the lease is up.
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Old 04-12-07, 03:25 AM
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i love the 600H headlight.
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Old 04-12-07, 11:02 PM
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It was really surprised that LS600hL will be even more expensive than Toyota Century.
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