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2004 Prius 117,000 miles

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  1. TTOCS2200

    TTOCS2200 New Member

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    I am considering buying a 2004 Prius with 117,000 miles. It is has been well serviced and a one owner car. It is selling for $9890.00. Is this car to buy or walk away from and consider another car? Thank you.
     
    #1 TTOCS2200, May 30, 2014
  2. Munpot42

    Munpot42 Senior Member

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    I sold my 2011 Prius 2 with 34000 miles for 14K, that suggests that the 04 is waaaaay overpriced.
     
    #2 Munpot42, May 30, 2014
  3. numba41

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    For that price, you should be able to get a 2007 or 2008. I recently purchased my 2006 with 125K miles for $5,500 from a private seller. I did take a gamble with all the warning lights on, but turned out to be just a weak 12v auxiliary battery and it needed a communication/registration id reset.
     
    #3 numba41, May 30, 2014
  4. bisco

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    wow, that's high! is that the best deal around? what state are you in?
     
    #4 bisco, May 30, 2014
  5. TTOCS2200

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    If I can get it for less money is it a good buy?
     
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    i sold my '04 with 95,000 miles two years ago for $5,700. loaded except leather.
     
    #7 bisco, May 31, 2014
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    Burna J Knot Right Performance....

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  9. TTOCS2200

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    The car runs well and you are satisfied with the purchase?
     
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  10. numba41

    numba41 Junior Member

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    Yes the car runs great. I'm averaging over 50 mpg on a regular basis. I had the AC recharged and I changed the CVT oil recently. So far no issues at all. I expect the HV battery to go at some point but with all the options these days it should be the only big expense I'm expecting. But since I got it so low, I've factored in the HV battery replacement.
     
    #10 numba41, Jun 1, 2014
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