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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by NC diesel, Jan 19, 2018.

  1. NC diesel

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    I am looking at a 2008 prius at a toyato dealer it only has 81000 miles. They will do 8000.00 out the door ? I am new to prius I have a diesel truck I drive to work 100 miles round trip.You I cannot decide if I should buy it. Should I be concerned about to battery?
     
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    welcome!

    price seems a little high, but not if you can't find similar for less. out the door, is deceiving though. any idea what they want before tax title etc.?

    as far as how long the battery will last, that is an unknown. the warranty is up so you will be responsible for 2-3k if you need a new one. they generally last 150-200k, but that's not one particular car.
    the good thing is, highway is gentle on the battery.

    also, you should plug the vin into the toyota owners site for service history, and maybe look at a car fax for accident reports.
     
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    Thanks they are asking $8999 . Which is high . The price before taxes and tags etc.... would be around $7700. The dealership did most of the maintenance. Most of the prius I have found have a lot more miles on them.
     
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    Rip off at 8 k


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    Should be like 6 k out the door. Mark on that one is high


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    The only ones I can find in my area for 6 have twice the miles on them . I will look some more this weekend.
     
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    i'd hate to see you lose this one. what is the kbb dealer price?
     
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    any idea what package it is?
     
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    Why exactly are you interested in a Prius?
     
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    looks like $7,500. before TTL is a fair price, based on your location, but depends on the package.
     
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    I do not know what package it has. I am looking for something with good gas mileage that will last . I drive 26000 to 30000 miles a year to and from work.
     
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    Get a new Prius. That’s the way to go


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    package makes a price difference. you can also get that from the vin.
     
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    Ran the vin it says HG package 2
     
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    I’d get a newer year 2012 and up


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    What would be the benefit? Other than they are newer a 2012 with similar millage is 4000 more
     
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    2010-15 have some major engine problems, not sure if that is a better solution.
    $7,500. for the pack 2 in your zip is about right.
     
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    Be if it is a new body style and newer stuff. It’s nicer. The different interior. I’d go for newer if I was you

    Never heard of issues. What issues do you speak of

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    What’s the vin


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    Have you ever driven a Prius?