Most of the cars I'm seeing listed online from private sellers are pretty high mileage, though with a lot of variation. Most are 2016s and 2017s. Trim varies quite a lot. Prices are in the same general region of $10k-$11k. So all things being equal as far as condition, clean title, and VIN report go, what's the best way of deciding? Here are a few currently available to illustrate what I mean: 2017 Prius Four (listed as "LE" but seems to be an error), 176k miles: $10,900 2017 Prius Two, 164k miles: $10,900 2016 Prius Four Touring, 195k miles: $10,800 2016 Prius Three, 267k miles: $8,500 2021 Prius LE, 223k miles, $9,500 A couple of these are out of town and I'm not sure I can get to them, but I included as examples.
I'd keep it for as long as it runs (depending on possibly moving and life events). I wont be doing daily driving or commuting, but will be taking a few longer trips a year. Probably no more than 8,000 miles altogether.
any particular options you definitely want? it's interesting that the 2021 is so inexpensive despite a small amount of miles over the others. maybe the 2017 two, if you don't mind the heat exchanger/head gasket concern
I've never had all the fancy safety features, but considering I'd mostly be using the car for road trips maybe they're a good idea. I wouldn't mind a sunroof, too, now that I think of it. So the 2017 Four might be a good option -- not too many more miles than than the 2017 Two, and the same price. I have an appointment to see it today. And yes, I was surprised about the 2021 price. It's from a dealer, too. That just seems like an awful lot of miles to me, though. I'm curious what your opinion on these would be @Leadfoot J. McCoalroller ? I know you said in another thread that it's often best to prioritize year over mileage.
