New or used?

New.

Fewer questions about reliability, service history.
The OEM nav unit is garbage!
23K for a G3-II is a pretty good deal!


JMHO.

Good luck!

 

Yes, new. It is fun to mod the Prius.

 

I think I would choose the new 2011 Prius over the 2010 Prius with 20,000 miles. Hope you enjoy your new Prius and congratulations!
:welcome:

 

always better to buy new. just bought a prius and we saved a few thousand and just plugged in out garmin gps

 

new

 

You guys are weird, it almost always makes more financial sense to buy used. Cars depreciate the moment you drive it off the lot.

I vote used.

Not unless you get a lemon.

What does that have to do with it. You can't mod a used car?

 

No question, you are correct. Financially, it almost always makes sense to buy used.

However, there are almost always risks with buying used, and the question is, is the financial difference between the two cars worth the risk of getting a lemon or a car someone neglected? Even something like someone not keeping proper tire inflation and ruining a set of tires can wipe out a significant chunk of savings from buying used.

How much is that scratch that the dealer or buyer didn't notice going to bother the new owner? What about door dings? Used cars are used, things are going to be worn.

Also, depending on if he's buying in cash, interest rates are lower for new cars.

It all depends on your own, personal thresholds for risk, tolerance to flaws, as well as your ability to spot problems. In this case, personally, since the cost difference is less than 10%, and the fact I have no ability to spot problems, even when they're on fire 2 feet in front of my face, I would probably just buy new. I'm also kinda paranoid and a perfectionist.

Plus new is more fun.

Also, since the OP posted here (http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...2011-prius-rattle-machine-18.html#post1374601) that he's getting a new II tomorrow, I think he just wants confirmation that he's doing the right thing.

Best of luck on the purchase MikeR5! Post pics when you get it.

 

No, you can mod a used car just as well. I was just saying the Prius is a fun car to mod... not a reason to buy the new one.

 

For me personally, the cost differential between buying new vs. buying used was not enough to warrant buying used. As we all know, used Prius pricing has skyrocketed, which made my decision to buy new much easier. But as previous posters have said, it all really depends on your personal situation, the specific deals you are getting new vs. used, etc.

Good luck with whatever you decide.

 

2K is nothing. If you buy used, get one that's a few years older. Otherwise, buy new.

 

Hey guys. This is my first post. I just picked up my used 2010 Prius II last night. It had 14,188 miles when I signed the paperwork and the interior/body is mint.

I paid $23,500. Is that a good deal or a bad deal? I guess it depends where you live. I'm near Orlando, FL.

I have a 38 mile commute to work. My first trip today I achieved 56.3 mpg. On the way home it was 51.2 mpg. I had a 2005 Nissan Xterra which was getting 20 mpg on the highway if I was lucky. I am very happy.

Is $23,500 for a 2010 Prius II with 14,188 miles a decent deal?

 

It's done, be happy with the gas savings and reliability, be sure to read your owners manual, lots to learn if this is your 1st Prius.lane:

 

If I could get a new one for that price, I would be all over it...

In Vancouver, the going price is $29K if you can find one and that's Canadian dollars (a bit more in US dollars).

BTW. That's about $1,500 over the list price on the Toyota Canada website.

 

buying used , you are taking a chance. you wouldn't believe what some people could do to a vehicle, boat, ect, in a few months, hours, miles. in my life i have been burned a few times, and i was on the lookout every time i was looking at used. if there is any chance i can buy new, i most certainly will.