Which of these would you pick?

Do you like the Options a lot or a little or not at all?

Don't like options pick #1
Like options a little pick #3
Over the top with Options the gadgets pick #2
#4 not enough info to make a decision
#5 new warranty and new car is worry free but it is a C. You already have a 2012C. Not understanding why this is a selection. If you had no car this would be a front runner.

That my opinion.

I'm assuming interior and exterior color are acceptable for all cars

Assuming budget is fine for all cars.

Assuming all cars are Toyota Certified with extended warranty.

 

How many miles a year do you drive?

 

Is the cost really an issue? If yes, get the least expensive...they are all good.
If cost is not really an issue, get the one with the most options that you care about.

Mike

 

This is my opinion. You have 2 typical buyers.

1) Keep the car a few years sell it and buy another and roll the equity of the first into the second purchase.

2) The buy and hold drive it to the ground type and get the most out of the car.

A Prius Lifespan is about 12-15 years and 200,000 miles. Many have exceeded that and others never reach it mostly from car accidents. You don't drive that many miles per year. The car tends to not have expensive repairs the first 100,000 miles and than a few things start to crop up.

Even if you purchased the 3 year old car with 40,000 miles and drove the car another 6 years and added 90,000 miles you are at about 130,000 miles on a 9 year old car when stuff starts to go wrong.

New is good since you will buy another 2 years of additional lifespan but you're also not getting the car you enjoy.

If you can get any of the used Prius with a Toyota Platinum Warranty that is good. Take it than. I like the gadgets but when they break they are expensive to repair unless under warranty.

It is all your personal decision. Sort it out in your head and enjoy the car. The Prius Hatchback is a good car to grow into if you plan of getting married and starting a family. It is a mid size car.

Prius is known to be a safe and reliable car. Buying a used car with low miles is a great investment. You save about 1/3 the cost of the car because the previous owner paid most of the depreciation. Get the Toyota Platinum Warranty to protect yourself if you can. Best of luck ! Happy Motoring.

 

5

 

None.

About 3 months ago, I paid around $22,500 for my 2013 Gen 3, Prius Two, brand new, with 5 miles on the odometer and of course the basic brand new car Toyota warranty.

None of those scenario's seem particularly great to me.

To be 100% honest, this summer and as fall approaches I kind of regret not getting the sunroof upgrade. But the cost difference would of been very significant.

On all other levels? The base Prius is fine for me. The Prius is well equipped even at entry level. And if I'm going to pay near new vehicle prices, for a used car, the deal has to be great. Otherwise, I'd rather just get the new car.

 

Note:

The NAV on the Prius is mediocre at best. And depending on the vintage, you might not get leather, but Softex.

 

I wonder how the rate of exchange plays into that. Google estimates $25000 CAN is a 24290 USD. About a $800 delta.

 

Ahh...that does make a difference.

Since I don't live in Canada, I'm probably unqualified to offer too much of an opinion here.

I would agree with and stress two things. #1. the navigation option in The Prius is generally at best considered underwhelming. #2. In my opinon, compared to most other vehicles, The base Prius is very well equipped.

So if moving up the ladder, you really have to ask yourself how much you value Softex seats, and a few of the specific bells and whistles.

This can be important. But only you can really answer how much you value or do not value the perks the higher rungs on the ladder provide.