Help with buying used Prius v 2012 & pricing

Base model 2 or 3? All recalls competed? Any previous damage repaired? Otherwise sounds like a good deal, don't wait too long if you really like it.

 

This is a much better deal than can be found in the SF Bay Area, assuming you are quoting US Dollars (I noticed Toronto in your description). We bought a car in mid August of this year and would have jumped at a deal like this and saved nearly $2000 USD, assuming it's in as good shape as you describe.

The single biggest thing I wish I had done differently is identifying the best mechanic in my area for Prius models, and getting them to do the inspection, and getting them to be our new mechanic. No matter how much you love your current mechanic, they are likely to not do anywhere near as well with Prius or other Hybrid models as they do regular cars.

You are right to check for 2 working key FOBs. When we got our Prius only 1 of the 2 FOBs worked, which we didn't discover until after the purchase was complete.

 

So what are the tires? Brand and model? Are they Low Rolling Resistance?

Look at the 12v and see if it has a date?

I like the idea of a pre-purchase inspection by a Prius expert that the buyer selects paid by the buyer.

 

I believe the Canadian model and trims are different than US models. See link for US trims which shows a 2, 3 and a 5. Basically it looks like 3 gives you navigation while a 5 adds things like homelink garage door opener. Some 5 models also had advanced tech and a higher res nav.

2012 Toyota Prius v - CarGurus

 

In their profile the model says USA. Perhaps Toronto Ohio?
Toronto, Ohio - Wikipedia

EDIT It could be any of these.

• Toronto, an alternate name for Tamo, Arkansas near Lincoln County, Arkansas
• Toronto, Illinois, located south of Springfield, Illinois and to the west of Lake Springfield
• Toronto, Indiana
• Toronto, Iowa
• Toronto, Kansas
• Toronto, Missouri
• Toronto, Ohio
• Toronto, South Dakota

 

Here's a good how to buy guide of someone who negotiated a used Prius V. I have one, too, and used this article to buy one the same way the author advised:

How to buy a used car like a man – Manly Father

 

Look at the tires, are they LRR (Low Rolling Resistance)? Date of manufacture (on the sidewall. Must be less than 5 years)? Tread depth measured in three places across the tread on all 4 tires? Feel the tires and check for cupping? Uneven wear = maybe an accident, maybe suspension damage, at best an alignment needed or it could even be a bent rim.

Look at the date of the 12v battery?

 

Well as I said it is impossible to find a $9500 USD Prius v in the SF Bay Area. An SF Bay resident is doing well to find one in very good condition with that many miles for under $11,500 USD. I don't have any insight into Canadian prices.

 

@Tideland Prius or @Mendel Leisk my know. Mendel is in BC. Not sure where Tideland is.
Personally, I am an old Toronto area (Scarborough) guy in Virginia. Not much help here.

 

U did quite well