Price paid for Lexus CT 200h
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#407
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Right!?
Bought from a private party...one of those right place right time sort of deals.
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2017 with 13K miles atomic silver
1. Eugene OR
2. Base model
3. Premium package for navigation, navigation system, power moonroof, illuminated door sills, cargo net/cargo mat/ wheel locks/rear bumper appliqué/key glove
4. Listed for $23K as L/Cert. Repeatedly discounted $4K total since Oct '18.
5. Paid $21600 without L/Cert as I am 2 1/2 hrs. from closest dealer
1. Eugene OR
2. Base model
3. Premium package for navigation, navigation system, power moonroof, illuminated door sills, cargo net/cargo mat/ wheel locks/rear bumper appliqué/key glove
4. Listed for $23K as L/Cert. Repeatedly discounted $4K total since Oct '18.
5. Paid $21600 without L/Cert as I am 2 1/2 hrs. from closest dealer
#412
the battery is for all intents and purposes lifetime.
if it ever fails, rebuilding it is dirt cheap. this 4-5k myth needs to end.
shops do it for 1k or less. there's so much competition out there.
less than a transmission =)
if it ever fails, rebuilding it is dirt cheap. this 4-5k myth needs to end.
shops do it for 1k or less. there's so much competition out there.
less than a transmission =)
#414
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You definitely need to factor this in to the cost as a possibility. I don't buy the lifetime battery thing, but the gas savings pays off a new battery fairly quickly for me. They are also possible to DIY so it's not really the same as an engine or transmission going out. Buying a used car is a risk no matter what you get.
#415
My area has many Prius running around and my independent has only done one replacement -- a gen 2. My neighbor also did her gen 2 (2007) with around 100k. Both did full replacements with batteries sourced from Toyota .. so w/ labor it's a 3k proposition. There are various rebuilds available -- starting from 1k. It depends on the location -- we have so many in the mid-atlantic that the battery supply is high from wrecks. Some switch out for a used. We have a local rebuilder that opens them up -- removing bad cells and swapping used replacements. They have various qualities and warranties available depending on the cell quality. Remember in many states the battery is 10 years or 150k miles .. so that's going to get you past any manufacturing defect.
Our Prius have required almost nothing -- except oil changes. The brakes last forever -- very easy on tires. The drivetrain has no real failure point. The item that must be done is the EGR valve and cooler.
#416
can you please stop spamming the forum.
#418
Driver School Candidate
Negotiation techniques
What are some ways you all negotiated down the price? What prices did you start in your mind? I’ve been following the market for the last three months and find it really interesting that most people are getting 20-25% off Kbb suggested retail. Some around 15% off and a few at 30% off. Any tips or ticks appreciated. How hard is it to get them to drop the Lcert? I calculated it to be worth about $1500. Definitely not worth it to me with a low mile car and being an hour + from any dealer. Also how do they react to our the door prices with taxes included?
#419
When we decided to buy I only wanted silver. Closest Lexus dealer is 2.5 hrs away. They had a nice silver 2016 with 25K and most options asking $24K. They were willing to drop $1600 for the Lcert but then only another $200. They wouldn't meet my $500 off offer so we walked over $300. I got online and found a silver 2017 with 13K with most options asking $23K. Called them and they were willing to drop $1600 for the Lcert. Gave them a down payment over the phone and after returning home drove 5 hours the other direction to pick it up. Love it!
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