I've been bitten by the new car bug recently. Well not brand new, but used new is good. My Corolla is 11 years old and only has 75K miles. Local Ford dealer has a Prius v sitting on their lot. 2013 Three model with 66K on the clock. Asking 14K. Worth it? What maintenance can one expect with Prius in that mileage range? Also we live in NW MN, where the cold can cause weird things to happen. Anything to watch out for?? How many miles can one expect before having major issues with these Prius v models? Nexus 7 ?
1) financially, you would be far better off to keep your corolla. 2) worth it only depends on your needs/desires and what else is available in the geographic area you are willing to search. 3) there is very little maintenance until 120k when all the fluids get changed. corolla would be similar. 4) there are numerous things to test and check, just to be sure it wasn't traded in with a problem. a dealer can do this unless you feel comfortable yourself. cold will reduce your mpg's bay 20-30%, but there are plenty of prius in minny, and a block heater helps. along with garage. 5) generally 150 to 200k, but of course, major problems can crop up on individual models at any time. i think your battery warranty is 8/100 in minny. 6) all the best!
By 66k, it may need new tires. In NW MN I might get Low Rolling Resistance snow tires. If it has not been done, (and it is not in Toyota's scheduled maintenance) I would have a drain and fill of the transaxle with ATF WS. If it has not been done, engine and cabin air filters. The first major maintenance is 120,000 miles or ten years. If you google Toyota owners, you find a site where you can enter the VIN and find all service by a Toyota Dealer.
I'm glad you mentioned the 120,000 or 10 years issue, because I have two 10 y.o. Prii with low miles (80+K and 60+K ranges). I have wondered if I should do things like have spark plugs changed due to age, as well as other issues that are usually associated with mileage. Suggestions or point me to link with info.? I would really appreciate it.
Assuming you've owned the corolla since new, you only average 6,800 miles per year. If so, a used plug-in would be an ideal vehicle for you and can be found in the same price range. One really cool feature (bad pun intended) is the ability to pre-heat the car with cheap electricity.
Nope. Bought it with just over 30K miles in December 2013. Got a killer deal on it in Fargo. Drove it a bunch in 2014, before I switched jobs. Then for a year or so I walked to my office. Back in the driver's seat again with heavy driving anticipated in the future. Most of the work related stuff is reimbursed.... Nexus 7 ?
Yup. That's the only reason we are keeping the Corolla. But a slightly bigger car, more comfy on long drives is what is keeping us looking. But on the other side, just the two of us working adults.. with slim chance of our family expanding... So finances are not too bad. Lol. Nexus 7 ?
we have a 2013 hycam for that. fabulous car. smooth quiet, comfy, 49 mpg on the dash over the weekend on a 450 trip to nyc and back.
That's a very good deal on a used Prius v compared to what we saw when we bought a used Prius v in the SF Bay Area two months ago. We love our Prius v but I question whether the car makes sense for you. Prius v has an enormous trunk which is fantastic if you occasionally haul a lot of stuff around. It comfortably seats 5. But do you really need something so big for a family of 2? If you're into the gas mileage aspect of it, why not get a regular Prius which gets nearly 10 MPG better than the Prius v? While it doesn't have as spacious a trunk as a Prius v, it will definitely feel roomier than a Corolla, which I personally find a little cramped (and I'm an average 5' 10" tall). Every Prius I've ever been in has been much roomier than a Corolla - though I've never been in a Prius C or Prius plug-in.
+1 If you don't need the space, you're needlessly paying a premium for the purchase of the V over a standard Prius hatch. Then you're paying again for the life of the vehicle in reduced mpg. That being said, we needed the extra space, and we love our V...
The price is a little high, but it's a good car. Try negotiating down or finding other cars on cargurus or autotrader in order to leverage a lower offer.
You guys are right. We probably don't need the space. However we were approaching this more as a travel car during the summer. That way we'd be comfortable, if we had to spend the night in there. For now, we have not moved on it. Nexus 7 ?
Sorry but this is not even remotely true for his situation. He's actually gaining MPG over his current vehicle by about 17-19 mpg. He's not paying a "Premium" for a V over a regular Prius since Regular Prii cost around the same for the same year model.
