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sell or keep my prius 2013

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by tosellprius2013, Aug 17, 2016.

  1. tosellprius2013

    tosellprius2013 New Member

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    My prius is 2013,24000mileage,no accidents,maintenance well.I bought it as new.

    I would like to hear advice.As I will be out of town for long term,about 1year, should I sell or keep?
    I have hear that keeping a car is harder than it looks like, since they will need to move often. it will be hard to find a person who takes care of my car. However, when I sell my car, selling cost value will be going down more than you spent at the beginning.Keeping car means there is a dealer which they store cars with good condition.it will cost $300- /month.
     
    #1 tosellprius2013, Aug 17, 2016
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Batteries hate not being used, I would sell. (I would give it to a relative to drive, but that does not seem to be a choice)
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Aug 17, 2016
  3. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

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    Keep it, the hv battery is under warranty for 10 years. $300 a month? I'll let you use my lot for half price
     
    #3 JC91006, Aug 17, 2016
  4. BZzap!

    BZzap! Senior Member

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    I say, "Sell it". Over a years time the car will depreciate significantly + storage fees are way up there. Take the money now and run.
     
    #4 BZzap!, Aug 17, 2016
  5. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    tough call, if you decide to keep, research the best method for preserving integrity, especially the hybrid battery.
     
    #5 bisco, Aug 17, 2016
  6. sttkailua

    sttkailua Active Member

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    tsp2013,

    Having a 2013, and buying a new 2016, I would sell the 2013 to give it a good home.
    If it will not be driven for a year, or you have to find someone to 'take care' of your
    car, I would sell it, save/invest the proceeds, and buy a 2016(used) or a 2017 (new).
    I have had a couple of car valets compliment on the new Prius looks/interior!

    The quiet ride, handling, safety features is much improved for 2016. Look at
    a hybrid, or maybe a plug-in!

    Good luck!
    stt
     
    #6 sttkailua, Aug 17, 2016
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