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Thinking of Buying Used - Need Guidance

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by kenmorem, Jul 12, 2018.

  1. kenmorem

    kenmorem Junior Member

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    I haven't spent too much time on the forums, and I'm sure this has been discussed before, so bear with me.

    I'm thinking of getting a used Prius. Based on prelim research, it can't be older than 2008 or more than 130k miles.

    However, I was just reading some threads suggestion that buying used could be a fools game and that the bill will come due for big ticket items (brakes, battery, etc).

    What are the most common expensive repair items?
    Is there a year or mileage that I should use as a cutoff for my search?

    I test drove a 2008 last night with 130k miles. Everything seemed fine. $5000. Feels good to me, but if I get stuck with a $3000 brake job, then I might as well get a Corolla.

    Thanks
     
    #1 kenmorem, Jul 12, 2018
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome!

    most prius are very reliable. gen 2's can run for hundreds of thousands of miles. a small percentage need a battery or a/c compressor, or brake actuator. but how can we tell you what you'll get? it's a roll of the dice in your favor.
     
    #2 bisco, Jul 13, 2018
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