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2010 Prius IV worth it?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by GucciWhite, Sep 2, 2016.

  1. GucciWhite

    GucciWhite Junior Member

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    Hello,

    Im currently in the market looking at a prius IV with about 90k mileage on it.

    This package has the solar roof included. I've heard about the 2010 models having more issues than 2011+ with the control valve etc.

    Asking price is 11k. Do you all think this is a good deal?
     
  2. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    There are 55 2010 Prius IV listed on cars.com and the $11000 price is almost at the bottom. Mileage runs 31000 to 89000 miles. These cars could be the base model, IV-Nav, or IV-Solar. Without doing a lot of research it sounds like a reasonable price.

    I have no experience with the solar roof and have had no problems with my 2010. Very early production in 2009 did not have a USB port in the arm rest. I seem to recall it was added in the summer but I'm not sure. Safety Connect was added in the fall. 2010 was a very long model year. Register the VIN at Toyota Owners Official Web Site to see the dealer service history.
     
  3. bisco

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    maybe a few more squeaks and rattles? i don't think anything serious except some people saying they start to burn oil around 100k. but i don't know what percentage, or how you would check.
     
  4. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    The winter of 2009-2010 was bitter and the Prius did creak and groan. I don't know if I just got used to it or the hearing is going. It does burn oil. I don't know when it started and I don't know how much it burns as I just pour some in when it gets low enough. It isn't enough to see, notice, or be concerned about.
     
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  5. frickz

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    Seems a little on the high end price wise.. I just got a 2012 with solar roof and 53k miles for 14k from my local Toyota dealer including getting them to throw in lifetime oil changes

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  6. bisco

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    maybe fly to texas and drive some thing better home.
     
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