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first time buyer - which Prius to choose?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by perennialasthegrass, Jul 9, 2020.

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is this a good idea?

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  1. perennialasthegrass

    perennialasthegrass New Member

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    Hi there! I'm a first time car buyer, and I'm looking to get a Prius because I want something that will last for a long time and have low cost of ownership. Three main options:
    - 2010 Prius with 155k miles. Single owner, clean Carfax, $5500.
    - 2011 Prius with 110k miles. Two owners, minor cosmetic damage reported on carfax, $7400.
    - 2007 Prius with 110k miles. Three owners, clean Carfax, $6000.

    I do have enough savings and job stability to handle repairs on the car if needed, and I'm just looking for something I could hold onto for the forseeable future. Thoughts? Thanks!
     
    #1 perennialasthegrass, Jul 9, 2020
  2. bisco

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    welcome!

    1&2 have egr and head gasket problems, along with potential hybrid battery, a/c compressor and brake actuator failure.

    3 is a great car, but you should plan on a new hybrid battery and potentially an a/c compressor and brake actuator.

    oil burning in all three is a potential issue, but there's no way to check that i know of.

    a large repair nest egg solves any issue
     
    #2 bisco, Jul 10, 2020
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    I would just buy a regular gasser given the to do list above, which i agree to. After the necessary services done, all the money saved with fuel savings will be spent up front on the repairs and upcoming 120k maintenance.
     
    #3 Grit, Jul 10, 2020
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    agree. still trying to find the no/yes choice to the poll
     
    #4 bisco, Jul 10, 2020
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    Per these members you should never buy anything used....it might not be as good as new!
     
    #5 bettergolf, Jul 10, 2020
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    :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
     
    #6 Grit, Jul 10, 2020
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