wtb: 04-05 prius, Under $14k

comptechgsr · 04-25-2008, 02:48 PM

hey guys,
was just wondering if anyone here was or knows someone selling their prius. So far, I've been checking out the finds on craigslist as well as edmunds.

I have about $13k to spend on it and would like to to get one with the least wear and mileage on it.

I also plan on having a pre-purchase inspection at the closest toyota dealership.

BTW, do any of you have a buyers guide or pre-purchase inspection checklist that I can also do? I did a search but was unable to find a specific list.

Thank you

**efusco** · 04-25-2008, 02:58 PM

Good luck,
Maybe you'll find a high mileage '04 base package for that, but in California it's doubtful. They're just holding their value really well.

kmstampe · 04-25-2008, 07:49 PM

I've been looking online at used ones (although I'm still thinking I'll get a new 09 this fall) and even ones with SALVAGED titles are still in the $17,000's! I think I saw one on eBay for $8500 and it was wrecked/not fixed!
Not much help, I know, but good luck to you!

**efusco** · 04-25-2008, 07:51 PM

Maybe you should consider an '01-'03 Prius...bet you could get one in great condition in your budget.

V8Cobrakid · 04-27-2008, 04:10 PM

you can't take out a loan for the remaining?

it's a pretty reliable car. my 04 has 92k miles on it so far. no problems... (12v battery running low.. that's all)

04-25-2008, 02:48 PM	#1
comptechgsr Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Atherton, CA Posts: 1 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	wtb: 04-05 prius, Under $14k hey guys, was just wondering if anyone here was or knows someone selling their prius. So far, I've been checking out the finds on craigslist as well as edmunds. I have about $13k to spend on it and would like to to get one with the least wear and mileage on it. I also plan on having a pre-purchase inspection at the closest toyota dealership. BTW, do any of you have a buyers guide or pre-purchase inspection checklist that I can also do? I did a search but was unable to find a specific list. Thank you

04-25-2008, 02:58 PM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,231 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	Re: wtb: 04-05 prius, Under $14k Good luck, Maybe you'll find a high mileage '04 base package for that, but in California it's doubtful. They're just holding their value really well.

04-25-2008, 07:49 PM	#3
kmstampe Look out here comes Ozzie! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Leighton, IA Posts: 45 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: wtb: 04-05 prius, Under $14k I've been looking online at used ones (although I'm still thinking I'll get a new 09 this fall) and even ones with SALVAGED titles are still in the $17,000's! I think I saw one on eBay for $8500 and it was wrecked/not fixed! Not much help, I know, but good luck to you!

04-25-2008, 07:51 PM	#4
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,231 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 49 Thanked 249 Times in 148 Posts Friends: 37	Re: wtb: 04-05 prius, Under $14k Maybe you should consider an '01-'03 Prius...bet you could get one in great condition in your budget.

04-27-2008, 04:10 PM	#5
V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	Re: wtb: 04-05 prius, Under $14k you can't take out a loan for the remaining? it's a pretty reliable car. my 04 has 92k miles on it so far. no problems... (12v battery running low.. that's all)