Would you buy a 2004 with 34K miles for $16,000?

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  1. trans4m

    trans4m New Member

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    The car is silver with grey cloth interior. It has navigation and smart key. My concern is that the hybrid system warranty is only 8yr/100K miles. While the car is no where near the 100K miles, it is past the 8 year mark. I do not live in a CARB state, so the 10yr/150K warranty does not apply.

    Do you think it's a good deal? Does the age of the car matter more than the mileage in terms of reliability?

    This will be my first hybrid vehicle and this forum has been a great help.
     
    #1 trans4m, Apr 11, 2012
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    xpcman Senior Member

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    Yes age matters more than miles driven for a Prius. Extra low mileage should not inflate the price (on a Prius). You c an get a new Prius c for under $20,000.
     
    #2 xpcman, Apr 11, 2012
  3. dianeinreno

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    That seems a bit high. I just got a 2007 base model with 40K for 12.3 thousand (private seller). Check autotrader - I think you could do much better.
     
    #3 dianeinreno, Apr 11, 2012
  4. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    Rip off. That was good deal like, 5 years ago.
     
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  5. Sabby

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    No It is overpriced $10,000 would be more like it being 8 years old.

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    Not for nothin' - I have a 2nd chance offer on Ebay at this very moment for a 2010 Prius with 17,000 LOADED with the sunroof, nav and leather... for $17,500... I think your price is WAY too high...
     
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  7. trans4m

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    Thanks for the input. I think I'll pass on this car since carmax doesn't give room for negotiations.
     
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  8. krazypriuslady

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    Is there a sweet spot for selling? 5 yr mark?
     
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    Prius really is different than most cars, in that car age is as important as miles, maybe more so.
     
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    Pretty good deal.
     
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