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Is this a good deal (dealer)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by golfmk681, Feb 26, 2018.

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Buy the 2007 prius with 157k miles good condition

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  1. golfmk681

    golfmk681 Active Member

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    Needs some advice folks.

    So there’s a red prius with approximately 156k miles located in SoCalifornia (the hybrid Mecca) where our prices tend to be higher here for hybrids.

    Mitsubishi Dealer is selling for 4985. Text them and out the door is 5600 (for everything). Car appears to be in good condition.
    The cons (three owners). I look them up on Toyota website and there’s some sporadic service. I don’t have the carfax and will probably run it.

    I like the color red. Tan interior is meh. Not my favorites but it’s ok. Good shape.

    I have a BMW as my main car but I really need a daily driver, that will keep the miles low and get 20mpg better mileage than my current car. (I have a 90 mile daily commute). Therefore what do you guys suggest. Take the bite for the dealer car).

    There’s a seller here selling a Prius for low 4K and similar mileage but he’s in the mid west. I have one experience dealing with forum sales. My current car is paid 14k and it’s from a bmw enthusiast website so that’s one reason that attracts me to buying from active users on this website. (I bought in West Virginia). The Prius on CL SoCal have mainly been car flippers and I don’t want to deal with them.
     
    #1 golfmk681, Feb 26, 2018
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    #2 Prodigyplace, Feb 26, 2018
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    I paid $7200 ($8100 OTD) for an '08 with 88k. Of course, the dealer had it listed at $9800. Have you looked in Las Vegas? The road trip is a heck of a lot shorter!
     
    #3 egg_salad, Feb 26, 2018
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    A dealer is no different in flipping cars than any other offender, that's all they do.
     
    #4 JC91006, Feb 26, 2018
  5. golfmk681

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    Hmmmmm yah true about that. Ya I’m running searching in Vegas. And ya the an arbor seller is the one I’m thinking about taking a trip. Just not to hot on green cars though but I like the interior.
     
    #5 golfmk681, Feb 26, 2018
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    I'm flipping a high mileage 2006 package 3, perfect condition, grey color.

    I was planning to keep this but I'm having logistic issues with all my cars

    Actually I have 3 to choose from, miles are guesstimate

    2005 - 203k miles leather package 5 wht
    2005 - 190k miles package 2 blk
    2006 - 253k miles package 3 grey

    Take your pick, $3000
     
    #6 JC91006, Feb 26, 2018
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