2013 Prius purchase

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by suzietapper, Jul 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM.

  1. suzietapper

    suzietapper Junior Member

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    I'm thinking of selling my 2008 Prius with 350K miles for whatever I can get and buying a 2013 with 142K miles for $8K, as I am a lady on a budget .... has the 2013 Prius experience been good? Thanks.
     
    #1 suzietapper, Jul 3, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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  2. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

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    If your 2008 is not giving you any problems, I would stick with that for basic transportation. The 2013 has a lot more issues than a basic 2008. You also know the history of your car vs buying an unknown used car with that many miles
     
    #2 JC91006, Jul 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    look for a corolla or other non hybrid. there isn't another reliable prius until 2016 gen 4.
     
    #3 bisco, Jul 4, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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