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Used Toyota Prius help needed

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by jpgoody123, Sep 29, 2010.

  1. jpgoody123

    jpgoody123 New Member

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    The wife and I decided we need another car and we want to get a used Prius.

    Here are some of the options we have. We want to stay close to $15k and live in MD.

    What's more important the year or mileage?

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    Lowest milage
    Cars for Sale: 2009 Toyota Prius Hybrid in Arlington, VA 22207: Hatchback Details - 284028188 - AutoTrader.com

    lowest price
    Cars for Sale: 2007 Toyota Prius V in Levittown, PA 19057: Hatchback Details - 284684788 - AutoTrader.com



    middle option
    Cars for Sale: 2008 Toyota Prius Hybrid in Baltimore, MD 21215: Hatchback Details - 285775334 - AutoTrader.com
     
    #1 jpgoody123, Sep 29, 2010
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  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    2007 looks very good, near top of the line. I have that many miles on my 2009.

    2008 is more a stripper, no nav. Almost the same mileage as the 2007.

    2009 is more a stripper, no nav.


    Expect to change some fluids on the 2007 and 2008 if they can't document that they have. Brake fluid, ATF, Inverter fluid, engine coolant all last about 2 to 3 years, and might be negotiable if price isn't. (OK I will pay the asking price if you deliver it with new coolant)
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Sep 29, 2010
  3. Britprius

    Britprius Senior Member

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    The service life of engine and inverter coolant is in excess of 100k miles as is the brake and transmission fluid, however tests on transmission fluid by PC members suggest changing this early (60k) is a good preventative maintenance measure. I would go for
    2009 less miles 2years longer warranty by Toyota on hybrid system.
     
    #3 Britprius, Sep 29, 2010
  4. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    #4 JimboPalmer, Sep 29, 2010
  5. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    check kbb.com for the retail values.:)
     
    #5 bisco, Sep 29, 2010
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