Prius v for sale locally. Do it?

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.

 

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.

 

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.