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Buying Used Research Questions

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by 06prius, Feb 23, 2009.

  1. 06prius

    06prius New Member

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    Hello

    I am thinking of buying a used Prius and had a couple of questions.

    These may seem dumb but I have not bought a used car since high school since I am paranoid about buying someone elses problem. I will say I will look at a 2009 depending on pricing.

    Anyways, I am thinking of a 2007/2008 either option 5 or 6.

    Questions:

    I assume whatever is left of the 3/36K warranty transfers to me?

    Is there anyway to tell the option # from the VIN? I don't think so but figured I would confirm.

    Is there some big added value that you can think for buying a certified used Prius from a Toyota dealer? If the original warranty transfers to me, I do not see the big value versus a non certified.

    Is there anything in particular that I should look at on a used Prius? I.E areas of concern. Once again, I don't think so but figured I would ask.

    I would ask about opinions on pricing but I know this varies widely by area. In my first looks, it looks like a 2008 option 5 is about $21K roughly in my area. This may go down as the 2010 gets closer I suppose.

    Thx
     
    #1 06prius, Feb 23, 2009
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    I can't help you. I clicked in thinking you wanted to buy some used research questions. I can help you with that.

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, Feb 23, 2009
  3. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    package 5
    VSC
    HomeLink mirror
    JBL 6 CD changer
    HID headlights with foglights
    NAV

    package 6
    add leather trimmed seats & steering wheel

    Only 5's & 6's have NAV. The 3 buttons on the right side of the MFD are "Menu", "Dest", & "Map". There are 4 buttons on the left side.

    Spectra Blue for 2008 is the only color change. This is a dark blue not to be confused with Seaside.

    The warranty balance will transfer either way. There is also the longer emissions warranty & hybrid warranty.

    No, the package is not in the VIN. IMO "Certified" used cars are just marketing to get more for a used car.

    New car sales are in the tank. So are used car sales.

    Read through www.carbuyingtips.com and I'll leave the technical questions to the experts.

    2007-2009 are identical. The paint scratches easily so don't be put off by lots of hairline scratches on forward surfaces. We seem to pick them up in different places.

    BTW I can give you a better price than qbee42 on used research questions.
     
    #3 JimN, Feb 23, 2009
  4. 06prius

    06prius New Member

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    Thanks Jim, I appreciate your feedback.

    Looking at this thread title now I wish I could change it. It made sense when I started the thread yesterday though. :)
     
    #4 06prius, Feb 24, 2009
  5. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Start another thread and link this one back to it.

    Tom
     
    #5 qbee42, Feb 24, 2009
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