Just purchased an '05 package #3 w. 100k miles superwhite 2 months ago and already added mods and DIY maintenance thanks to this forum.. I put more then 4k miles on it already and avg 47.8 mpg. I love this car!! :biggrin1: I will post a pic tomorrow.. What I have done: - frame stiffening plate - short antenna - replaced NGK spark plugs, K&N air filter, drive belt, wipers (Bosch icons), cabin a/c filter, PCV, Mobil1 oil change - billet front lower grille - HID w. telescoping Hi/Lo bi-xenon - 15" Motegi SP10 hyperblack wheels w. Kumho KR21 195/60/15 tires - 50% tint front and 20% rear To be done: - Roadwire leather kit DIY - inverter, brake, ATF fluids and coolant - spare smart key - Stebel magnum horn
Thank you for your summary. I am considering buying a used 05 Prius, 70,000 miles from a Honda dealer. What questions should I ask? The asking price is $14,000.
Most important: conduct a title search (for example through Carfax) to see whether it is a salvage (probably it is not, but infinitely better to know). If it is, run away fast. If not, ask the seller to lower the price :_> $14K seems a little high for an '05 with 70K miles. Before buying pay a Prius technician (most of them are at Toyota dealers) to thoroughly inspect it.
I also bought an 05 Pkg III with 73.5 K Miles. That too from a Honda dealer. Price $11K less $1K for my 99 accord with 250K Miles on it. No sales tax in CT. I am getting 50 MPG on my 42 Mi one way commute.
