1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

2006 with 150k miles vs. 2007 with 88k miles

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by meshgearfox, Feb 19, 2019.

  1. meshgearfox

    meshgearfox Junior Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2019
    3
    4
    0
    Location:
    Madison, WI
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I need to replace my aging Subaru and I'm tired of dealing with leaky head gaskets so I'm looking at Prii.

    Any thoughts on a 2006 with 150,000 miles vs. a 2007 with 88,000?

    The 2006 is selling for $4000. The 2007 for $6500. Both are in great shape with level 6 trim.

    The 2006 should have a lot of life left in it, plus I have some money left to replace the battery when the time comes. On the other hand the 2007 has half the miles of the 2006. I might be leaning slightly toward the 2007 but feel like either would be a solid purchase.

    Thanks for any advice!
     
    #1 meshgearfox, Feb 19, 2019
  2. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

    Joined:
    Nov 10, 2013
    16,470
    8,386
    0
    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    II
    The 2nd generation Prius is a very reliable car, but there are some costly parts that will fail. So you'll probably need to be a handy DIY person to buy a 10+ year old Prius. If you depend on Dealers to service the car, then it may not be advisable to buy such an old Prius.

    Some of the more expensive repairs from a dealer

    1. Coolant valve/Inverter pump replacements - $500+ at dealer or under $100 DIY
    2. HV battery - $3000 dealer or $1600+ DIY
    3. Brake actuator pump - $2500 dealer or $300 DIY with used part
    4. Shocks/Struts - $2500 dealer or $600 DIY
     
    #2 JC91006, Feb 19, 2019
    meshgearfox likes this.
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    108,038
    49,114
    0
    Location:
    boston
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    Welcome!
    You’re picking up 60,000 miles for $2500. That seems worthwhile.

    You’ll probably need a battery in either fairly soon
    All the best!(y)
     
    #3 bisco, Feb 19, 2019
    meshgearfox likes this.
  4. Raytheeagle

    Raytheeagle Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jul 1, 2016
    11,251
    15,477
    0
    Location:
    Bay Area, California
    Vehicle:
    2019 Prius Prime
    Model:
    Prime Plus
    Welcome to Prius Chat (y).

    Is Madison, the Wisconsin variety:whistle:?

    If so, @ericbecky might be able to help in the local market:).

    If not, good luck with your search, but be ready for battery work or replacement (y).
     
    #4 Raytheeagle, Feb 19, 2019
    meshgearfox likes this.
  5. meshgearfox

    meshgearfox Junior Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2019
    3
    4
    0
    Location:
    Madison, WI
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Yep, of the WI variety. Thanks for the @ericbecky tip. I drove the 2007 tonight. I don't know much beyond kicking the tires but it seemed to drive well and looks almost new. I'm hoping to have the local Toyota dealer inspect it in the next day or two. If it gets a reasonably clean bill of health I think I'm sold.
     
    #5 meshgearfox, Feb 19, 2019
  6. LikeAPrius

    LikeAPrius Member

    Joined:
    Feb 3, 2019
    100
    26
    0
    Location:
    USA
    Vehicle:
    2019 Prius
    Model:
    ----USA----
    Get their VINs and go to Toyota owners for its services reccords
     
    #6 LikeAPrius, Feb 20, 2019
  7. ericbecky

    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2004
    4,365
    3,210
    1
    Location:
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Meshgearfox,
    Being a new member here, you may not realize that I am Madison's only independent hybrid mechanic that focuses soley in hybrids and EVs.
    EV Powers Hybrid Battery Service and Repair

    I am able to do a prepurchase inspection for you if you want to bring it by. Call me and we can talk price and timing. 608-729-4082

    I been working in hybrids since 2003 and have run the local hybrid car club since 2004. Plus I contribute regularly online here at Priuschat and other sites.

    I encourage you to take a look at my reviews online and take a look at my posts here on Priuschat. You'll see that I am a down to earth guy that is honest, trustworthy, and definelty knowledgeable about hybrids.

    And even if you choose to go to the dealership, feel free to call me with questions or come to the hybrid car club meetings.

    Good luck with your purchase and welcome to Priuschat.
     
    #7 ericbecky, Feb 20, 2019
    Skibob, meshgearfox, LikeAPrius and 1 other person like this.
  8. meshgearfox

    meshgearfox Junior Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2019
    3
    4
    0
    Location:
    Madison, WI
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I'm happy to report that I'm now the owner of the 2007 Prius mentioned above. @ericbecky took a look at it yesterday, found some minor issues but no deal breakers. Thanks for that recommendation, @Raytheeagle. Eric is a great guy and fantastic local resource!
     
    #8 meshgearfox, Feb 23, 2019
    Bluegrassman, Skibob, bisco and 1 other person like this.
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)