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Advice: Low Mileage Plug In vs. High Mileage Plug In Advanced

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by PoPoPlatter, Sep 1, 2015.

  1. PoPoPlatter

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    As the title states:

    What would be the best to get:

    1. A 2012 Prius Plug In with approx. 18K miles (City or hwy miles, unknown) ($19,500); or

    2. A 2012 Prius Plug In Advanced fully loaded with high mileage (mostly freeway) 75K ($18,000).

    Both seem to be in very good condition, and both are CARB state cars.

    I think with the Advanced model: the coolant, transmission service, and possibly the spark plugs service is near.

    Any thoughts?

    Thanks
     
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  2. matt b.

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    Why would you want a plugin instead of a conventional Prius liftback do you really want to be limited in your mileage per day per trip because you'll only end up having to plug in for an hour and a half compared to the traditional Prius where there is no worries of you losing power unless the main battery goes bad I don't think either move would be a good one when it involves A Prius plug-in it's not a huge seller and that's the reason why if I were you I would look into a 2011 Gen 4 loaded
     
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    Thanks for your input. I was checking out the plug in because with their poor sales, a low(er) gas prices, I though I might be able to find a plug in for a nice discount, but as you mentioned, I am starting to see (and noticing from stuff I have read) the plug in premium price over the regular Prius seems to be not worth it financially.

    I was bouncing around trying to find what I really wanted. It is just the prices are so spread out that it is hard to find out what is a decent deal.

    I have even considered just buying a new Prius Two ($19,xxx currently - waiting to see if Toyota increases their manufacturers incentives) since they were so close in price of a used ones I see for sale.

    I may check out a loaded 2011 and above and see what they are going for.


    EDIT: Also, I thought that if you dont plug in, that car is just like regular prius.







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  4. el Crucero

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    That is correct, but only better because you have a bigger battery pack than the non-PIP.
    I have no idea what the poster is trying to say! I'm not sure he knows how a PIP works! You don't have to plug in if you don't want to for some reason. I have never "lost power"!

    After owning a PIP, I would NEVER consider owning the "standard" Prius model. I love my AVERAGE 70 mpg as opposed to 45-50 mpg in a standard Prius. I love my Advanced Technology package including Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Collision Avoidance System, LED headlights, larger MID, and a plethora of other bells and whistles. However, in your choices above, in my opinion option 1 is a better value than option 2 based on mileage. I was able to find a 2012 PIP with Advanced Technology package with 21K miles. My wife and I fight over who gets to drive..........but you do need to learn a new technique of driving to get those 70 mpg's ;)
     
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    it isn't 'just a regular prius' if you don't plug in, it's a prius on steroids!:p

    imagine if toyota made a bev that only went 15 miles?:ROFLMAO:
     
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    they don't make a 2011 gen 4, do they?:confused:
     
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    but back to the o/p, 75k is nothing on a prius, except 3 years or so of use. if i don't need that 3 years on the back end, i would decide based on the higher end equipment, and if i wanted them. power seat and plether is the only thing i miss.
     
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    Yeah, I don't understand what matt b. is trying to say. From what he wrote it APPEARS that he thinks a PIP only goes 10 to 15 miles and then you're dead in the water! :eek: Yes, and I like the steroids part of the extra battery pack.

    Totally valid points. Yeah I forgot about the power seats and phony leather (hey it looks real to me and environmentally conscious to boot!). Since both my wife and I drive the car, that driver seat motor is getting a workout! And you will never be seduced by the convenience of DRCC in your base model.........I've been on those Boston freeways at busy time! But if I were in O.P.'s shoes, I would continue to look for a 2012 PIP Advanced with under 45K miles for around $20K. They are out there.
     
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    good luck on which ever car you choose
     
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    mia culpa.
     
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    Pax vobiscum. Vini, Vidi, Vinci.
     
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