Used 2009 Prius One - About to purchase - Would you go for it?

Oh man, really? I'll take a better look around the engine compartment for signs of repair.

This is cutting it close. It's very meticulously kept.

 

I can bleed the system, maybe I'll do that.

 

Ok, I'll ask. Thanks again!

 

Everything is normal according to Toyota, they lubed the hood hinges and said that was fine and that it showed no signs of work being done.

Price just worked out.

$12000

 

Both keys are present. Thanks for the help, you found it. Outstanding find, I really owe you one. Btw, according to Toyota it has the original brake pads on it still. Do these really last that long? 5 years, 55,000 miles. Sheesh. They really drove it nicely and it reflects that but that's unbelievable. 6mm front and 3mm rear, where 4mm rear is brand new. C'mon, you can't be serious.

 

That's amazing.

 

Honestly, I was not expecting him to agree to my offer at all even though Clear Book does show a market fair purchase price averaging at $12,200. I had my hopes set on $12,800. I had my research folder which has writing all over it and is cruddy looking through all the places it's been recently with 4 different stacks of car research in it. I pulled out the Clear Book quotes, Edmunds and KBB quote, gave my spiel about my problems with the car and the fair purchase price comparison with the website's and thought 12K was fair with the intention of playing the back-and-forth game but he took it. Caught me by surprise and you don't have to tell me twice when it comes to cash like that.

That's all after I spent about an hour and half doing my own inspection, putting it up on ramps and checking the under carriage, bushings and steering rack etc. etc. and then taking it to Toyota on a busy Saturday, I think he just about had it with me and my inspections.

 

The guy who bought my CRV was actually who I learned from. Doing your research had a whole new meaning after experiencing a meticulous buyer go through my car the way he did. It paid to have a buyer like that. Before I sold my CRV I wouldn't have been able to do that even if I do know a thing or two about cars.

And thank you, again. I'm glad that ended on a positive note, it was about time after two weeks. Might not seem like a long time to look for a car and find one but with my schedule it was hectic and seemed more like a month has gone by since I've been borrowing a car.

I'm dead tired after all that. Have a good night and a good rest of your weekend, mate. Over and out.

 

I found a thread on this website that deals with an issue I think is what I'm referring to.

Weird sound while braking | PriusChat

Here's a quote from that thread:

I think that might be it. So question is now, do I live with that noise or pull out of the deal and lose my $600.00. It's a hefty repair to fix a little noise issue. It's comforting knowing it doesn't affect anything mechanically but it's little stuff like this that make me 2nd guess owning this particular car.


And another thread dealing with this same issue:

My Brakes are Barking at Me | PriusChat

 

Haha, I will keep you posted. I'll do a final check when I go back Wednesday.