choice between two used priuses - help!

The Electric Me · 08-03-2009, 11:42 AM

I would chime in with what has already been recommended, have them checked out by a technician. It costs money, but can easily be worth it. If they both check out, pick the one you like the most.

I always like it when an owner is selling to buy the same but newer vehicle. If true, it tells me their experience with the car I'm looking at was relatively positive or they wouldn't be selling it to buy the same vehicle but new. To me 15000 miles isn't a big enough mileage difference for me to factor in for or against one or the other. I mean mileage is a factor, but so many other things can and do mean so much more.

Good Luck, and again, if all things are equal once checked out, I'd go with the one you feel you will be happiest.

lfrederi · 08-03-2009, 03:30 PM

Thanks everyone for all your advice! I made an offer today and will pick up my new (to me) prius tomorrow!

08-03-2009, 11:42 AM	#11
The Electric Me Go Speed Go! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 402 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 36 Thanked 71 Times in 45 Posts Friends: 0	Re: choice between two used priuses - help! I would chime in with what has already been recommended, have them checked out by a technician. It costs money, but can easily be worth it. If they both check out, pick the one you like the most. I always like it when an owner is selling to buy the same but newer vehicle. If true, it tells me their experience with the car I'm looking at was relatively positive or they wouldn't be selling it to buy the same vehicle but new. To me 15000 miles isn't a big enough mileage difference for me to factor in for or against one or the other. I mean mileage is a factor, but so many other things can and do mean so much more. Good Luck, and again, if all things are equal once checked out, I'd go with the one you feel you will be happiest. __________________ Full Electric Living to it's Fullest

08-03-2009, 03:30 PM	#12
lfrederi Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 2 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: choice between two used priuses - help! Thanks everyone for all your advice! I made an offer today and will pick up my new (to me) prius tomorrow!

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