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Newer Prius or lower mileage?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by vagabondage, Dec 26, 2010.

  1. vagabondage

    vagabondage New Member

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    Hi friends, I am looking to buy a used Prius soon. There are two I am looking at. One is a 2007 with 25k miles, and the other is a 2009 with 50k miles. Both are about the same price and are fairly comparable in every other way. Which would you pick and why? Thanks for your expertise!
     
    #1 vagabondage, Dec 26, 2010
  2. Tekdeus

    Tekdeus Shifted to Green

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    I'd be interested to hear feedback as well. I personally opted for lower mileage/better condition and just bought a 2004 with 35k.
     
    #2 Tekdeus, Dec 26, 2010
  3. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    Same options? I'd go for the lower mileage because I drive more than average & expect parts to wear out before they rot. Run both VIN through Toyota Owners Online | Official Toyota Owners Website.
     
    #3 JimN, Dec 28, 2010
  4. bisco

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    that's a good point. how much mileage do you expect to put on it? a car wears more from mileage than age in my opinion.
     
    #4 bisco, Dec 28, 2010
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    I agree with lower mileage, even for more options.

    We recently purchased a 2008 with about 24K miles, and are very happy with it. I feel more confident with the lower mileage on the car.
     
    #5 oxnardprof, Dec 28, 2010
  6. macmaster05

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    Are they the same color? Same packages? These things make all the difference to me.

    I had the choice of a light blue Touring with 5k miles or magnetic gray with 10k miles. I can't imagine me driving that blue car and I'm so happy with my choice.
     
    #6 macmaster05, Dec 28, 2010
  7. M D

    M D No more gas guzzler :D

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    I too would chose the lower mileage - the only advantage I can see that the 2009 would afford you is the extra two-years of battery warranty. (No idea if there are any other major differences though).
     
    #7 M D, Dec 29, 2010
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