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Buying used 2017 but higher than average mileage

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by Klincoln, Oct 4, 2018.

  1. Klincoln

    Klincoln New Member

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    We're looking to buy or first Prius V used. I have my eye on one that has about 60k km but is less than a year old. Looks like it was purchased in November last year.

    Is there anything to concerned about with a Prius getting lots of mileage in under a year?

    Up in Vancouver, Canada and used is pretty slim pickings.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Klincoln, Oct 4, 2018
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    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    60km (37k miles) is barely broken in. You can get 300km pretty easily. And then you might want to change the spark plugs.
     
    #2 rjparker, Oct 4, 2018
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    Thanks. I had read that higher mileage in a short time could be bad for the battery due to how much it has been cycled. Is this something to be concerned about?
     
    #3 Klincoln, Oct 4, 2018
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    Not in my opinion. I would certainly buy the 17 over a 16 or 15 with the same mileage if the price was right. Here's a link to a guy with 230k miles that is asking how to know if his battery has more life. Hybrid Battery at 230K miles | PriusChat
     
    #4 rjparker, Oct 4, 2018
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    welcome!

    i would assume that much mileage in a year is mostly highway, does not involve a lot of cycling, and is very easy on the battery.
    prius batteries like to be used. old cars with low miles tend to be a problem.

    all the best!(y)
     
    #5 bisco, Oct 4, 2018
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    The Prius reacts poorly to just sitting. Taxis get great longevity due to never being off.

    I put 30,000 miles a year on my 2012 Prius v as a computer tech until I retired in 2016. (50,000 km)

    Best of luck!

     
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    Thanks everyone! I think we'll check this one out then. Thanks for the reassurance.

    Kyle
     
    #7 Klincoln, Oct 5, 2018
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