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GEN II or GEN III? Can't decide

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by abra, Jul 5, 2013.

  1. abra

    abra Member

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    Once again Im in the market for a Prius, but this time I have a little extra $$ to upgrade.
    My past Prius 08' (New 4/08) loved it to the end of her, 06' (Used 12/11) High milage deal, owned it for month then sold it for couple grand more then I paid for it.

    Now Im once again looking and I can't decide between the two Gen's. I found a 2008' @ $12K (Fully loaded) with 45K miles and includes a carfax report and a book of maintance records.

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    2011 @ $20K (package 4 leather, moonroof and lcd screen) with 55K miles, Delership with carfax report.

    Its a tough one to pick. Save $8K for a 5yr old Prius from a private seller or the 2yr old Prius from a delership with a carfax report.
     
    #1 abra, Jul 5, 2013
  2. Joe M

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    It sounds like the carfax report is important to you. You can pull the carfax report on the private sellers vehicle with the vin or license plate #. I am trying to make a similar decision for myself on a purchase toward the end of the month.
     
    #2 Joe M, Jul 5, 2013
  3. DadofHedgehog

    DadofHedgehog Active Member

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    The GenIII is a better car.
     
    #3 DadofHedgehog, Jul 5, 2013
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  4. Mike500

    Mike500 Senior Member

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    I'd agree.
     
    #4 Mike500, Jul 5, 2013
  5. bisco

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    i like the gen III, the hsi is great feedback, pkg IV is sweet, mpg's are a bit better, it's a bit larger, flying bridge is personal opinion. if you can handle the extra 8k, take them both for a good long drive. all the best!(y)
     
    #5 bisco, Jul 5, 2013
  6. MinixPri

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    I also think the gen 3 looks better too! I test drove a trim level 3 and loved the floating console and the hsi display.
     
    #6 MinixPri, Jul 5, 2013
  7. abra

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    Well that 2011 sold today, but here is a 2010 I'll be seeing in the morning.
     
    #7 abra, Jul 6, 2013
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