I was lucky and purchased mine at invoice just a few months ago. We got every package option possible and out the door was right at 30k. GPS, roof, leather, heated seats, ect. I will probably get a 2010 if they redesign tweak it again as I have heard and expect to get very near what I paid for it. I will go with the hybrid again also.
You must also consider the resell should be much better, f you are like me and trade often. I had an 07 hybrid I traded in on a corolla back in Feb of this year and got excellent trade in. I was going to just sell it myself but the money they were putting in it was just to good.
I cannot tell any difference from my 07, they are fantastic cars. I average 37-38 straight highway and get 39-40 driving back to forth to work which is very little city but all urban. My wife who usually drives the car averages 33-36 mostly urban.
I have no issues with the car. My 07 had Michigan tires which I liked but this one has Dunlop which are not my first choice. The variable speed transmission and sound system are my favorite items if I had to name something of course I love the power it has also, more like a V6.
You will not regret getting the car but I would not like paying a premium for it.
Bob
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2009 Tacoma PreRunner Crew Cab. Wife's Car
2009 Camry Hybrid, Mine :
2008 Harley Davidson Screaming Eagle Road King-My Bike
2005 Harley Davidson Deluxe-Wife's Bike
1998 Honda Accord EX (Daughters, but I bought it)
2009 Corolla LE (Other daughter but she's paying for most of it)
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