1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Lets try this again

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Mad1, May 18, 2013.

  1. Mad1

    Mad1 Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2013
    9
    4
    0
    Location:
    Madison, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    Was looking @ a new V and gen 3 a few months back along with TDI
    I have come across a 2010 v (5) certified w/34k that the dealer is looking for $24k
    Has all options along with new tires.
    Is there anything to be looking for other than the obvious with regards to wear and tear?
    If the numbers work with regards to the trade I think I will move forward.
    This board has been great in gathering info. I know the dynamics of the prius are far different than the xc90 I currently drive. This move is based upon fuel economy and the utility the prius presents with the hatch.
    Thanks in advance for any feedback.
     
    #1 Mad1, May 18, 2013
  2. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2010
    7,744
    6,537
    0
    Location:
    Redneck Riviera (Gulf South)
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    24K seems a little high, but if you're a high mileage driver then the options may be worth the extra cabbage---to you.
    One of the benefits of CPO is that you get something of a warranty for the extra $$.
    Your premise is sound in getting a G3 over the xc90 where fuel economy is concerned!
    Just remember that there are aspects in the Prius driving experience that should be fully explored before you commit to ownership AND remember that in Joisey you're going to take a little bit more of an MPG ding when Old Man Winter comes to see you than the folks over on the other coast.

    If you GOTTA have the options that the III has over the II then go for it! (after 2010...they switched to "2" and "3")

    Just remember that for 1-2 thou more you can have a '12 or a '13 -Two....brand new.

    GOOD LUCK!
     
    #2 ETC(SS), May 18, 2013
  3. JMD

    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

    Joined:
    Oct 11, 2012
    3,779
    1,282
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Four
    The price seems high. You can get a new one for a Few grand more.
     
    #3 JMD, May 18, 2013
  4. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2009
    7,543
    1,558
    0
    Location:
    Alaska
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    Yes by all means upgrade! :) As JMD said, you should be able to cut something off that number... they are playing on the gas price rise.
     
    #4 spiderman, May 18, 2013
  5. nklb

    nklb Member

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2013
    111
    19
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    I'm not sure what car exactly you are looking at. There was no 'Prius V' back in 2010, though they did use roman numerals for the regular models so either you were looking at a III or a V. The V is more fully featured than the III.

    If you are looking at a 2010 III then absolutely not worth it at that price.
     
    #5 nklb, May 18, 2013
  6. Mad1

    Mad1 Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2013
    9
    4
    0
    Location:
    Madison, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    Originally I was looking @ the new V along with the new Gen 3
    I am currently looking at a CPO 2010 Prius V it has all options
    This whole Big V little v 5 configuration is confusing.

    Thanks again
     
    #6 Mad1, May 18, 2013
  7. El Dobro

    El Dobro A Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2011
    6,978
    3,213
    1
    Location:
    NJ
    Vehicle:
    Other Electric Vehicle
    Model:
    N/A
    #7 El Dobro, May 18, 2013
  8. Mad1

    Mad1 Junior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 19, 2013
    9
    4
    0
    Location:
    Madison, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    Went and completed the deal. With the trade-in the price was acceptable to me.
    Now I need to read up on the advanced technology package.



    image.jpg
     
    #8 Mad1, May 19, 2013
  9. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2005
    29,110
    8,589
    201
    Location:
    USA
    Vehicle:
    2014 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    Toyota definitely didn't help here but it isn't that confusing once explained. 2010 models used uppercase Roman numerals. After 2010 all Prius use Two,Three, Four or Five for model designation. The station wagon Prius is a lowercase v as to not confuse it with the 2010 Prius V.

    Enjoy your new Prius! I too had a 2010 Prius V with the A/T package and enjoyed it a lot. Self park, I could like without. The radar cruise is the best feature in it IMO.
     
    #9 Paradox, May 19, 2013
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)