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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Justin Cummings, Mar 29, 2017.

  1. Justin Cummings

    Justin Cummings Junior Member

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    I am considering buying a Prius because I drive alot. One is a 2010 III not Three, only 2010 used uppercase Roman numerals for model designation with 186,000 miles with leather ans solar sunroof. That many miles on a 7 year old car concerns me. I really like it. The other is a 2011 Three with 108,000 and cloth. Suggestions?
     
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    If you drive a lot, you should get one with lower miles. The miles will add up quicker than you think, best to start off with lower miles. 2011 sounds good
     
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    Hard to recommend anything without prices. But from what you said I would've consider the 2010. That's too many miles when you drive a lot.
     
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    welcome!
    how many years do you want to keep it, and how many miles per year?
     
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  5. Justin Cummings

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    I drive about 400-500 miles a week. I want to keep it 10 years. The 2011 gold with cloth Prius III is 8,950 with 103K miles, the 2010 is White and leather is $7000 with 186K but I found a 2013 IV white with leather with 90k for $10,800
     
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    If you're aiming to keep it for 10 years, go for the newest you can afford
     
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    mmmodem Senior Taste Tester

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    If you can swing the difference the 2013 is the one to get. A lot of improvements were introduced in 2012. I can see wanting to save $2000 for the 2011. They're both good prices.
     
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