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Buying 2nd Prius, 2009 Touring or 2013 Prius C?

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by mikeasaurus, Jun 29, 2019.

  1. mikeasaurus

    mikeasaurus New Member

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    My current car is dead. Wife has a 2007 Prius. The 2009 Touring is the same color / body. I don't really care if I have 2 identical looking cars. Basically it comes down to a smaller Prius that is newer with more miles or an older with less miles. Not sure if I am missing anything else.

    2013 Prius C - 110,000 miles - $6,000
    2009 Prius Touring - 69,000 miles - $5,700

    Both are in good condition. I'm happy with our 2007 Prius so I figured I should get a 2nd. My commute is about 15 miles round trip every day. I drive more on weekends. Usually go fish, hike or go to the beach. Parking is tight in Hawaii so either Prius fits in most spots ok.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 mikeasaurus, Jun 29, 2019
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome!
    both nice vehicles, but fairly different. i would test drive each and buy the one you like better.

    any maintenance/accident history?
     
    #2 bisco, Jun 29, 2019
  3. mikeasaurus

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    None for either, but the overall condition of the 2009 (it's actually a 2008 the poster posted incorrectly) seemed a lot better. The C had a bunch of debris in the engine and especially up by the AC ducts/vents. There were small tree branches and leaves everywhere, like it was parked in a forest for a long period. The 2009 had some granular dark salt looking particles on the under carriage / wheel wells but it looked like they tried had to clean the engine / inside. I didn't fall in love with either, maybe I will continue searching, thanks for the help.
     
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  4. egg_salad

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    I've come to the conclusion that one does not buy a used Prius, one buys a used battery with a car attached. Unless the '09 has had a battery replaced (OEM, natch) you at most have 5-6 years left on the battery. The '12 has much more battery left.
     
    #4 egg_salad, Jun 30, 2019
  5. dubit

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    Well Prius C's seem to be harder on the battery than a regular Prius. That 09, with low mileage? Well the batteries don't age well either it seems like. So in a way, without seeing/driving either - I'd say they were about equal when it comes to the battery.

    With that in mind - I'd go with the 2009.
     
    #5 dubit, Jun 30, 2019
  6. ztanos

    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    15 miles round trip... you'll get 40 mpgs, no matter which car.
     
    #6 ztanos, Jun 30, 2019
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