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Buying a used Prius in Texas...are these good deals?

Discussion in 'Dealers & Pricing' started by Houston Hybrids, Apr 3, 2014.

  1. Houston Hybrids

    Houston Hybrids Junior Member

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    I saw the thread recently posted about buying a higher mileage Prius and I am kind of in the same situation. I am looking for a Gen II, but not concerned about the condition of the battery (I am a rebuilder) and my shop can handle any other minor problems with the car. I have found a couple of adds on craigslist that I was hoping someone can look over with me and maybe see something I am missing before I drive several hours to check them out. Here are the adds:

    ***** PRIUS HYBRIDS *** *** 50 MPGs *** *** PRICES BEGIN AT ONLY

    2007 Toyota Prius, touring edition

    2008 Toyota Prius

    Electric windows Hybrid-Electric 2007 Toyota Prius Power Steering


    Thanks Y'all!

    Jessica
     
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  2. tanglefoot

    tanglefoot Whee!

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    Hmm...that last car is also listed in Carlisle, IA. Fishy...maybe

    2007 Toyota Prius
     
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  3. Houston Hybrids

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    Oh snap! I am glad you caught that! I just emailed someone recently about a Prius for sale and got the whole "I am an oceanographer working on a vessel out at sea....just send money to my bank," scam lol.

    Jessica
     
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    If I was going to do something like the above, I would first register the car at the Toyota Owners Website and read the records there. I would also get the carfax on it. Any collisions will raise red flags imo.

    #1 looks like nothing but trouble to me. Did not look at #3.

    #2 may be suitable but not up to Toyota quality standards. If it was, it would be on a Toyota lot. Definitely high mileage for the age of the car. Typical fleet car or salesman type. Might be OK or could be trouble too.

    I strongly suggest you inspect the vehicle thoroughly before purchasing which would include a full inspection by a hybrid specific technician.
     
    #4 dorunron, Apr 3, 2014
  5. Houston Hybrids

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    Bought this bad boy for $3,700 today. I feel like I stole it, its so cheap and practically perfect! All it needed was the battery, which I installed in 30 minutes. Gotta love a good deal :)

    2005 TOYOTA PRIUS HYBRID! CASH SPECIAL!
     
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    I'm jealous

    SM-N900P ?
     
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  7. Houston Hybrids

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    I'm jealous of me too, lmao! I was on my way to get another car that had some serious problems to deal with when God sent me this little silver angel :love: .
    Wow, I'm a dork.

    Jessica
     
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    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats, all the best!(y)
     
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  11. Houston Hybrids

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    Ya, that's me :)
     
    #11 Houston Hybrids, Apr 8, 2014
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