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Looking at buying 06 base with 148,000 for 7,500

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by JW87, Jul 31, 2012.

  1. JW87

    JW87 New Member

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    Hello Everyone,
    I am new here and just have a few questions. I am looking at buying a 2006 base prius with 148,000 miles on it for $7500. In my area the KBB was $7700. The thing i am not sure about is that the battery had died recently and they purchased a used battery(50k miles on it) to put in it. I saw the bills and it was about 2500 or so to get it replaced. Do you guys think this makes it worth it? I do have a few thousand saved up in case of repairs. Although i would love to have this car last until 300,000.

    Let me know what you think!
    Thanks
     
    #1 JW87, Jul 31, 2012
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    I think it is a very good buy! Comfortable transportation as well as very efficient. These cars give little problems. H
     
    #2 HaroldW, Jul 31, 2012
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    Wouldn't worry about it. Buy it
     
    #3 gmcneil05, Jul 31, 2012
  4. JW87

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    That's a little comforting. Thanks! Any one else have any input?
     
    #4 JW87, Aug 1, 2012
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    usnavystgc Die Hard DIYer and Ebike enthusiast.

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    Other people will but, it will be the same as mine:

    BUY IT!!!!!!:)
     
    #5 usnavystgc, Aug 1, 2012
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    Knowing the battery has been replaced makes negotiating easier than 150,000 miles with original battery.
     
    #6 Tim Bender, Aug 1, 2012
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    You don't want to wait until the last person (other than yourself) says "I bought it"
    :)
     
    #7 AllenZ, Aug 2, 2012
  8. JW87

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    :) Thanks guys. I just found it has the package #2. Even better :):):)
     
    #8 JW87, Aug 2, 2012
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    Used Pri's don't sit very long. If they do, something is very wrong...

    At that price, it is worth the gamble.

    Package #2 is good. That is what is on our '09. Should have backup cam and SKS too.
     
    #9 dorunron, Aug 2, 2012
  10. JW87

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    Will do. Sounds like ill be getting a prius tomorrow :D
     
    #10 JW87, Aug 3, 2012
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    I just bought a 2005 with 75k JBL sound system and all leather immaculate condition for Toyota dealer they wanted 13988 paid 9800, best purchase I made. Buy it you won't regret it.
     
    #11 Gun owning Prius driver, Aug 5, 2012
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    That's great price from a dealer. You sure did very good. Congrats!
     
    #12 AllenZ, Aug 6, 2012
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    Awesome car horrible dealer
     
    #13 Gun owning Prius driver, Aug 6, 2012
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    Most of them are, that is why they are called stealers!
     
    #14 dorunron, Aug 6, 2012
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    Lol yea this place was bad. Good thing I got my car and that's that. The service department is good so if I need to take my car at least I know it's in good hands. Plus I got my revenge when I made them read me the whole contract word for word
     
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  16. JW87

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    Nice! I just picked this up. The only problem i have noticed with the car is the front hood. It is all dinged up and has paint chips. Has anyone had any luck replacing a hood? If so how much did it cost?
     
    #16 JW87, Aug 6, 2012
  17. Gun owning Prius driver

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    Mine had the same problem I clayed the paint waxed etc and it's ok now. But I like things to be perfect so If you find a good price for a hood let me know.
     
    #17 Gun owning Prius driver, Aug 6, 2012
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    Paint on Prius is cheap, easy to chip, really. If you want small things perfect, you better look for used luxury car.
     
    #18 AllenZ, Aug 6, 2012
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