buying (high?) mileage Prius

Interesting input

 

I liked it. It mainly highlights good common sense and checking the maintenance history.

 

A 2015 has the improved rings and pistons along with five years newer than a 2010. The video above by the Toyota MasterTech suggests its a good compromise over a 2010-14 when a reengineered 2016 is not available. Note he has comments about early Camry hybrids as well.

 

Partway through model year 2014 is when the piston ring rev happened. See attachment for VIN’s.

 

My first post! I have a 2013 Prius with 218,047 miles on it and it runs great with no mechanical issues. I bought it new and have always taken it to the dealer for regular service.

 

Have you looked into EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) circuit cleaning, including the intake manifold? Toyota issued a Warranty Extension a few years back, but Toyota's attitude seems to be to wait until there's an appropriate code, or pronounced misfire symptoms. And then start replacing parts.

My 2 cents, EGR cleaning should be done preemptively, by 100K miles (at the latest(, and then every 50K miles (at the latest) thereafter. Further, that waiting for codes or symptoms, you're basically waiting for head gasket failure, brought on by the clogged EGR.

Here's one (of many) threads on the subject:

Toyota USA Refuses to Honor Extension of Warranty Coverage for Sticking EGR | PriusChat

Many, myself included, are installing oil catch cans (aka air/oil separators), patched into the hose between PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve and intake manifold.

See the first link in my signature, for more info/links.

 

I have a 2005 which had 285K miles on it when I purchased. I have never considered a car with that many miles. However, I didn't have a lot to spend, did some research and talked with a hybrid shop that services Prius over 400K miles running strong, saw that the owner had receipts for fairly (about a yr) new 12v and hybrid batteries. Given the reasonable price (pre pandemic), I decided to go for it. The car has been great, and smooth driving! Ive been consistent with oil changes and just had one maintenance thing yesterday. I figure even a few years of use was worth it given the reasonable price.
Bottom line, you can get a better price with higher mileage typically and it could be worth it.

 

I would buy a 2005 with 285k before I bought a 2010 gen3 with the same miles. Especially if it had a recent new hv battery. New as in really new, not rebuilt, reconditioned, repainted, Dorman or straightout honest used.