Considering Buying a 2007 Prius

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  1. apathak123

    apathak123 New Member

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    Hello All,

    Newbie here - I am considering buying a pre-owned Prius from CarMax:
    2007 Prius From CarMax

    I am not sure if it is prudent to buy a pre-owned Hybrid and looking for some advice on that. Are there any obvious drawbacks? I have heard people say that battery life is a crap shoot etc. Would really appreciate some information.

    Thanks!
    A
     
    #1 apathak123, Aug 18, 2008
  2. spf

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    The battery pack is warrantied for 10 years/100k miles, and in California it's 15 years/150k miles.
     
    #2 spf, Aug 18, 2008
  3. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    You can get a new one for about the same price, if you're willing to wait.
     
    #3 richard schumacher, Aug 18, 2008
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    orracle Whaddaya mean "senior" member?

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    I bought mine used a year ago and it was still under warranty. Love it love it love it!
     
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  5. Dave_PH

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    just run the VIN number through CARFAX
     
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    Hi to All,
    I am newbie to this forum.
    I want to buy a 2007 Prius.
    Please provide me the detailed information about this cars.
    And give suggestions and price details regarding this cars.

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    #6 Remhy, Aug 19, 2008
  7. WWJD08

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    :confused:Gee it looks like you have to check the date of when the tires were made,
    How much oildoes it use between oil changes or every 1,000 miles, and you get if it has a navigation system in it the 2005 version. and the battery life is just the other car manufacturers spreading false rumors.:eek:
     
    #7 WWJD08, Aug 20, 2008
  8. WWJD08

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    :confused: The life of the batteries is just the other car manufactures spreading false rumors, check for amount of oil being used every 1000 miles Toyota allows 1gt. most prius owners see no oil being used between oil changes.:)
     
    #8 WWJD08, Aug 20, 2008
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