Help choosing between two Gen 3s

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  1. Mduggan609

    Mduggan609 New Member

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    Hi. I’m Michael. I’m new to Priuschat. I have a quick question.

    Would you rather buy a 2013 Prius four with 98k mile for $9000, or...a 2015 Prius three with 121k miles for $8900?

    assuming both batteries are in okay condition.

    thank you for taking the time to read this.

    Michael
     
    #1 Mduggan609, Apr 18, 2021
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    2015 for sure... Early Gen3 Prius have problems with the engine...
     
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    ditto, read up on egr/headgasket
     
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  4. Mduggan609

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    Thank you for the replies.

    Last question...do you think that’s a good price?
     
    #4 Mduggan609, Apr 19, 2021
  5. Jim Swart

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    I would choose the four because of the extra features over the three and I like the idea of starting out with fewer miles.
     
    #5 Jim Swart, Apr 19, 2021
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    without either vehicle maintenance history, I would invest time looking else where.
     
    #6 Grit, Apr 19, 2021
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