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Purchasing a 2005 Prius (maybe)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by chromedome, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. chromedome

    chromedome New Member

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    We are in need of a newer family car. I have my eye on a 2005 Prius with 128,000 miles ($9900) on it. I have access to the maintenance records from the dealership. From what I have seen in these forums, major malfunctions are very unusual (transaxle failure, main battery replacement, etc..). My wife drives 14,000 miles a year and I would like to get 200,000 miles out of this car without any major malfunctions. Does this sound reasonable?
     
    #1 chromedome, Aug 1, 2009
  2. uvm1969

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    I have 118,000 on my 2005 and have spent nothing on non-routine maintanence. A good friend has put in 105,000 on his 2008(believe it on not!), and he has spent nothing on non-routine,either.

    There is a fellow here in Texas who recently turned 200,000 on his 2005, and has spent almost nothing on non-routine.

    Good Luck
     
    #2 uvm1969, Aug 1, 2009
  3. Sparky9292

    Sparky9292 Junior Member

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    Consumer Reports say that the 2005 is WAYYY above average for repairs. The 2004 has significant problems that were solved in 2005.
    Follow this link to the consumer reports stats.

    I bought a 2005 Prius with 33K on it for $16,000 a few months ago. The only gripe I have that I'd want the 2006 is really stupid: The 2005 model does NOT have an AUX jack for my iPhone/iPod so I have to listen through a sound-degrading cassette adapter. *sigh*.
     
    #3 Sparky9292, Aug 1, 2009
  4. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    By "WAYYY above average" Sparky means "much better than average". Just to be clear :_>
     
    #4 richard schumacher, Aug 3, 2009
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