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2012 Prius Two with 175K miles - would you buy?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Taylor Long, Dec 11, 2020.

  1. Taylor Long

    Taylor Long New Member

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    Hello experts,

    I'm looking to enter the wonderful world of Prius ownership, and I'm trying to decide between springing for a Gen4 Prius with 75K or so (spending 13-15K) or buying a Gen3 with higher mileage. In particular, there is a 2012 at a local Toyota dealership with impeccable service history, but it has high mileage (175K). They say the battery is in good shape, and everything else is ready to go, but I'm hesitant to spend 6-7K on a car with that high mileage. What do you guys think? Will I just be asking for trouble?

    Thanks!
     
    #1 Taylor Long, Dec 11, 2020
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    tvpierce Senior Member

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    Do you DIY your car maintenance? If not, I wouldn't recommend the Gen-3.
     
    #2 tvpierce, Dec 12, 2020
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    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    Hybrids include "expiration dates" not found on other kinds of cars.

    Get the youngest one you can afford, ignore odometer.
     
    #3 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Dec 12, 2020
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    :eek::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
     
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    No test drive, no buy.
     
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  6. Taylor Long

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    Thanks everyone. That makes sense about younger vs lower mileage. I have driven the car in question, and it drove fine, but I don't want to DIY the maintenance (I'm trying to get away from that) so I think I'll spring for a younger Gen4. Thanks again.
     
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