Seeking advice on 2013 PIP that I just purchased (clean carfax but rear bumper & window replaced)

congrats!
sounds like they got rear ended. does the hatch close properly, with all seams lining up?
i would run it by a body shoppe and get their opinion, just so you know what is going on.
car fax doesn't always get everything, or maybe they paid cash, so no report from insurance company.
i don't know if there's any recourse on a used car purchase. look online at the ag's consumer affairs office, and/or contact them on monday.
it's always worth going back to the dealer and bringing it to their attention.

 

all the best! congrats again, let us know how you like it!

 

Congrats on the purchase! I just got a 2012 PiP recently - really enjoying it, and I'm sure you will too.

Yeah, it probably got banged up in a rear end accident, but I agree with @bisco, have a shop look at it (regular mechanic can also check) for frame damage. That's the only real concern, in my opinion. Remember, if the accident isn't reported, it doesn't get to carfax. So it was probably something hard enough to break the glass (or perhaps something fell on it) but if the frame is fine, and it drives well then I'd say you're fine.

Definitely worth complaining about as I'm sure the dealer knew. But they will most likely claim ignorance. Just make sure you complain and let them know you can leave a review online. You might get a free car wash or oil change or something out of it. Looks like you're from MA, so the laws there might be helpful. Do a search for "lemon laws used cars" and you'll find plenty of info.

Good luck, and let us know what happens.

 

I made a video which shows how to clean the battery fan on that car. Watch this video to see how to remove all the trim pieces from the hatch area so that you can vacuum out the glass. It's very easy to do. Whoever repaired that car did a poor job; there's no excuse for leaving shards of glass behind.

 

I had a very similar issue with a 2013 Prius 2... clean CarFax, reasonable price, but when I got it home, it was clear it had been hit. Local Toyota dealer inspected and said it was a good buy at the price. I went back to the selling used car dealer, who indeed professed ignorance, but agreed to fix some things the Toyota dealer pointed out and provide an after-market warranty. I opted for the purchase price of the warranty as a cash rebate and was pleased with the purchase. HOWEVER...!

A year later the 12v battery seemed flaky... had to jump it several times. I assumed the problem was elsewhere; why would a 12v need replacing after just 2 years (this was in 2015)? Turns out the battery was from a 2005 Prius! So yes, there can be problems. You cannot assume that things are as they seem. Another example, my engine splash shield is a continuing problem and should probably be replaced. And the fasteners are shot. Ah well, summer's coming and we all need projects!