buy or pass? 07' w/161K miles

Car seems to be well cared for, but you are taking over at where the car would need parts replaced. For example

1. Shocks
2. Brakes
3. Spark plugs
4. coolant
5. Possible bearings
6. Inverter pump
7. 3 way valve
8. Water pump
9. Catalytic converter
10 hv battery

 

At that price, seems like you're overpaying by around $2000.

 

Also you have to verify if the car is a touring model. Many list that to get more money.

Touring models should have 16" wheels

 

What does KBB or NADA have to say about pricing for your zipcode(s).

Does rust appear out of thin air up there, as this might be something to look out for.

The 'Touring Model" might also have white and pink stripes on the shocks, and a slightly wider aero wing thing - or you can take the VIN online to Toyota Owners Official Web Site for more info.

There is also a 1mm difference in the diameter of the rear (hollow) sway bar on the touring model, the front may also be of a larger size.

 

KBB tends to overprice things. I use Edmunds. They say a 2007 Prius Touring in Clean condition with 160,000 miles and every optional feature added is worth $4266 from a private party.

 

Here in California, that car will sell for more than $5000, possibly $6000. Just keep in mind the repairs that the car will need in the near future....probably before 200k comes around

 

Seems high. Mine is an 06 with 160K and has leather and I think fair for mine would be $4200-$5000.

$6200 is quite high. I would expect that price from a Toyota Dealership but not private seller.

2007 Toyota Prius 4-Door Liftback - cars & trucks - by dealer - vehicle automotive sale

2007 Toyota Prius Touring 105K Miles, Leather, Nav, B/U Cam - cars & trucks - by dealer - vehicle automotive sale

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Plugging in private party values for Green Bay, as an example....kbb has the range from $4.5k to $5.1k, depending on the condition being between good and very good. Even using excellent condition as the barometer, the price is $5.6k. Look here.

 

Don't buy the owners repair cost, buy the cars book value. $4k seems fair. For the price your paying you may as previously mentioned try a dealership and maybe up the funds to a Gen 3. Just my. 02

SM-G935P ?

 

What is the car worth? --drive it to Carmax and have them do a trade in ( they will buy it for the price quoted) inspection. I wouldn't be surprised if the number is 1/2 of what the owner is asking.
Ebay, sold , listings gives a person an idea of what the market is for a Prius with that mileage-
Toyota Prius in Cars & Trucks | eBay

 

I just did a nationwide search on cargurus website for 2006-2009 Prii - and dealer prices for a Prius with 150K + or - 10K miles is a lot less than $6000. Only those priced around $3000 were listed as a good deal- and this is dealer asking prices-

 

This is how I purchased my preowned Prius. The price was basically what Carmax offered, which usually represents the trade in price.

However, this is not usually something that owners will allow potential buyers to do. And you're correct that the local Carmax will likely offer the owner $2,700 for the car, which is less than half of what he is asking. Trade in value here.

 

I am a newbie here but wanted to let you know that I bought 2008 carvana certified prius with 67K miles in $8500 a week before. It has the backup camera, navigation, leather seats, JBL sound system, alloy wheels.

 

I am a newbie here but wanted to let you know that I bought 2008 carvana certified prius with 67K miles in $8500 a week before. It has the backup camera, navigation, leather seats, JBL sound system, alloy wheels.

 

I guess I am too excited with my 2008 prius..I posted my response twice