"Learn Two Ways To Buy A Used Toyota Prius
At Wholesale Prices!"
What's not to like about the Prius? Smooth, quiet and it still drives very much like a regular car ... and while getting gas mileage of 48 mpg city and 45 mpg on the highway.
It also has a 3-Year/36,000 mile Factory Warranty as well as a 5-Year/60,000 mile Drivetrain Warranty. And the Hybrid Component is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles.
And while most auto makers are playing catchup in the hybrid market, Toyota is already long into to its second generation with the Prius. It's pretty much become the standard-setter in the hybrid segment, winning wide acclaim for its fuel economy, fairly uncompromized acceleration and handling, and reasonable pricing.
After debuting in the U.S. in 2001, the Prius was redesigned for the 2004 model year. It was upgraded with more size, more power, and more features, but the price remained the same. It evolved from a 4-door sedan into a sloped-roof 4-door hatchback that added 6.9 inches in wheelbase, 6.3 inches in total length, 1.2 inches in height and nearly 2 inches in width, but only increased weight by 125 pounds.
This new Prius, while still classified a compact, now rivaled the Camry for passenger room and cargo space while still achieving some of the industry's best EPA fuel-efficieny ratings.
As in the previous 2001 to 2003 generation, the Prius was equipped with a 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine coupled with a battery-driven electric motor driving the front wheels with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The CVT allows the Prius to furnish a nearly infinite number of drive ratios, as determined by its powertrain computer. In addition, performance efficiency was enhanced with new "by-wire" electronics replacing mechanical linkages for both the accelerator and shift lever.
Efficiency was also improved by using the electric motor to drive the power-steering pump and air-conditioning compressor. Also new was a powertrain feature, "hill acceleration control", which was designed to maintain a steady speed up and down steep slopes.
Safety features included standard antilock brakes and traction control, while an antiskid system was made available as an option. Also made available for the first time were front side airbags as well as front and rear curtain side airbags.
Other new optional features included a "smart" keyless entry and keyless engine-starting system with a pocket transmitter, as well as xenon headlamps. And the optional navigation system added voice-command.
Toyota's longstanding reputation for reliability and quality also seems to be holding up for the Prius as well. In addition, the interior is comfortable and offers most of the features available in standard Toyotas.
We also like the operational display on the dash. And the hatchback design allows for both decent luggage space as well as excellent visibility.
For those in the hybrid car market, the Prius deserves extremely serious consideration. And we can suggest two ways to help you save when buying one:
ONE: We can buy a Prius specifically for you at a Dealer-Only Wholesale Auction. We purchase all makes and models at
big discounts to retail ... and are able to pass most of these savings to our customers. Here's where to discover more about our unique and very simple Car Buying Service.
TWO:
You can go to wholesale Public Car Auctions yourself in your own area. While this may take more of your time, there are indeed some excellent deals for those willing to shop these events.
Here's some additional information on locating these auctions and the key issues in using them to your advantage: Find A Toyota Prius At A Public Car Auction In Your Area.
Also ...
If You're Interested In A "Brand New" Prius: People swear by this well-proven method for getting "crazy" prices on new cars, especially in the current slow economic climate.
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