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Buying a used Prius looking for advice

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  1. Stacied.

    Stacied. Junior Member

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    I am looking at buying my first used Prius. Right now there are 3 options I'd like to run by this forum and ask for feedback. The first Prius is a 2011 one owner clean car fax, from photo looks in good shape with 76045 miles asking price $12999 but open to negotiate with a very reputable Toyota dealer in idaho who encourages mechanical inspections.
    Second car is Prius 2012 with 62587 miles for $12972 from out of state (Oregon ) Toyota dealer. Sales person not as confident about me getting mechanical inspection. Clean car fax but two owners.
    Third is 2012 with 74763 miles for $12495, from car lot , clean car fax but car had commercial use. Not sure of car lot reputation. Would like feedback from group about which is better car to buy. Thx for input!
     
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  2. JC91006

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    One owner 2011 with negotiations. I don't like private car lots

    Buy closer to home, when you need a warranty repair, it'll be much easier
     
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  3. Stacied.

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    Thx JC. The kbb value for 2011 Prius wi 76k mi range is $9,929 - 11,770
    Fair price is $10850. Sugg retail $11,332. The 2011 Prius is $12999.
    I havev$9k cash plus my late model Subaru wagon that needs body work that has 91k miles, the dealer will only give me around $500. This dealer isn't known for lowering there prices as they are biggest Toyota dlr in Boise. What would b best offer to make? I might b able to get $500 more but that's pushing it. Ideas?
     
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    sell your car on craigs list, what is the value on kbb? agree with jc, a trip to oregon doesn't sound worth it to save a few bucks and used car lots scare me too. bite the bullet, offer them $10,500. and see what they come back with. is it certified? have you test driven it yet? have you ever driven a prius? all the best!(y)
     
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    The true market value on a late model Subaru should be way more than $500. You can probably think about donating the car and getting is full value as a tax write off
     
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    ya, those subies are like prius, lots of miles left in it. in fact, it would be much better, economically to just keep it.
     
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    We have a member selling his car is WA. 2011 prius five, with the tech package. Less than 33000 miles and $15700. For a prius five with advanced tech package, that is a great price.

    Owner says he's 89 years old and first owner
     
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    Now if only the shipping and customs charges weren't so steep.....
     
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    I bought my Prius c 3 2013 with 28,902 miles at a reputable dealer in California. For 10,200$

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
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  10. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    Welcome & congrats!
     
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    You couldn't drive it home?? :LOL: :D
     
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    Wouldn't you need to move the steering wheel to the other side?
     
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    Sure I could, just as soon as they build the new bridge.

    No problem. I'd just keep to the right, same as you guys. Let the others keep out of my way! :confused::cool:
     
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    They did it in the 1960's. [​IMG]
     
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    Oh yes! I remember the Amphicar when I was serving in Aden (a former British Protectorate now absorbed into south Yemen). Sensational, but plagued with problems, if I recall.
     
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    I thought you might. I was in Canada at the time I do not know if this car reached the US.
     
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    Can you name this 1970s car?
    [​IMG]

    Another problem-prone car & car company.
     
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    JDL will know better in future!
     
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    It is a Canadian car known as the Bricklin SV-1 (Safety Vehicle 1). It was supposed to be an efficient, safe sports car.
    It was too heavy to be economical. It had factory powered gullwing doors. The body was a plastic that had the color infused throughout.
    See Bricklin SV-1 - Wikipedia
     
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    My mistake. Thought it was from back to the future.
     
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