It pains me to say that today I could buy my Prius Four for far less than I paid in June 2013. Back then I paid just over $26k not including taxes and registration. I ran the 2015 model on TrueCar today and it's showing just over $25k, and that doesn't seem to factor in the $1500 rebate Toyota is offering with 0% financing. What made me look? Morbid curiosity. Amazing how much of a difference the drop in gas prices makes. People think so short term. Ah well. I've certainly enjoyed the car over the last two years, so there's that.
Yep, its crazy ! A lot of people have no forward thinking, and just live in the now. I just picked up my slightly used Prius less than 2 months ago . When gas prices were low, and hybrids were not selling. Dealers were doing anything to move hybrids ! Anyone with any smarts had to know gas prices were coming back up soon . SUV's were selling again, and hybrids were not "in" . Already, its starting to turn back again ! Gas prices are on the rise again, and hybrids are starting to sell again . I was able to score a Silver 2011 Prius 2 , with only 30,000 miles in perfect condition with great service records (every 5k like clockwork at Toyota) for $12,900 .
We assume gas will go up, and it will eventually. But in the next few years, and that is what most people look at, there projects to be a glut. People mentally compare to over $4 gas and conclude they can have instant gratification.
I just cruised thru my dealers new car lot. If Toyota entered the new Camrys and Prius in the ugliest front end contest THEY WILL WIN!!! I hope my present toys will last along time because I will change brands before I buy the new LOOK!
