2010 Prius V for 14,860? Certified, new cheap Sailun tires

is that a good price for a 6 year old car?

edit: kbb says fair market range $13,500 - $16,500. so, depending on contain and history, that sounds pretty good.

must be your location. 16k is the high side here. you must have a lot of demand.

 

Considering a brand new 2015 Prius 2 costs about $19000, I don't see why you would think this is that great. The Prius V also had a technology package that's worth $5000 when new. You have to see if that car has that tech package.

 

What options are important to you? Buying a brand new 2015 now will be your best bang for your buck and you can count on 10 years of reliability.

 

If you really need leather or leatherlike materials, then you would need to look for a Prius 4 or Prius 5. All the lower models won't have leather (standard).

If you wanted to save money, you could buy a Prius 2, which has a decent sound system and mp3/bluetooth. For the leather options, you could purchase a set of clazzio leather seat covers, and that would run you about $500.

I'm sure Michigan would have the same Prius 2 cars for around $19k - $20k. Yes the sticker price is $24k, but they are currently selling them with approximately a $5000 discount, to clear them out before the 2016 models arrive.

 

it sounds like a good deal, from what you've said. anyway to find the history? i don't trust the certified nonsense.

 

Dave, there should be a USB port inside the armrest at the back. It also has bluetooth. The build date would be useful.

Is the car a base V, V-NAV, or V-AT? Do you see the sensors on the bumper? Can you see the Radar Cruise Control button on the steering wheel? The nav screen on the dash should be obvious. Is there a Safety Connect panel by the mirror?

Maybe that was Grandpa's last car. Maybe it was fished out of a lake.

Why were the tires replaced? Dry rot from non-use? Alignment problem from a collision? Last owner/seller didn't care about fuel economy or handling--just cheap tires.

Buying a new car sight unseen is one thing. A dealer is stuck fixing the defects and the carrier's insurance is on the hook for damage. If you don't/can't invest a day in checking out the car can you find a local agent?
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Make sure you get two working fobs.
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$21364 can buy a Two in Toledo through truecar. Also try zip codes in the neighboring states.
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Hope it works out.

 

When I shop for cars and use research sites, I only look at values for private party, even though I am going to buy from a dealer.

This is especially when in our current environment of low gas prices, the prius has very little demand from the public.

If I am looking to buy from private party, I compare them with trade in values, unless that car is in exceptional condition, then I would pay the fair value.

This is a buyer's market right now.

This is a good time to find a great deal.




iPhone ?

 

maybe you should expand your search, and consider a one way plane ticket and a road trip home.

 

At 60k miles, your first service should be to replace the transaxle fluid.

 

Be prepared to resistance from a dealership service department, regarding the tranaxle fluid drain/fill. It's not on the maintenance schedule, and there's an incredible amount of misinformation on their part, due maybe to more complicated procedures with other vehicles?

At any rate, it's a simple drain/fill. There should be four quarts (or liters) of Toyota ATF-WS fluid on hand; it takes about 3.5. Fill level is determined by simply having the car level, and adding fluid 'till it starts coming back out.

The fluid's under $10 per quart (or liter), and it's about 1/2 hour labour, with a lift. For sure shouldn't cost over $100 at the dealership.

 

congratulations! (it's trigger, not plug ) all the best!