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Originally Posted by kyto
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(1) What should I expect for cost of an '06 Prius with navigation system vs. an '06 CHC with navigation system post-federal tax credit (I'm assuming that I will still be able to get the credit for both at the end of the summer)?
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(3) If I go for a Prius, does anyone have any sense of when I would need to put my name on a waiting list to get one in a specific color (probably either the blue or silver-green) by end of August/early September?
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On your first question, start tracking the sale price on Ebay. Search for 'prius' and then look at the completed listings. This will give an idea of the 'free market value' of Prius.
On the third question, it is nearly impossible to predict anything about the hybrid market in six or seven months. As a general rule, the more buying options, dealers, the more likly you are to get a good deal. Have your financing arranged with your bank or credit union before you walk in the door. Then be prepared to walk away from a deal that isn't quite right.
One wild-card, an option I didn't have in 2001, is to buy a used Prius. It can save a bunch and if it has been well maintained, one owner, a fairly low risk option. Again, I'd recommend watching Ebay to look for the free market value.
The best thing is you are starting early. The rule of thumb in life is: good, fast, cheap, pick two of three. Starting early means 'cheap' and 'good', an excellent choice.
Bob Wilson