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Shopping for 2011 or 2012 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Jill905, Aug 25, 2014.

  1. Jill905

    Jill905 New Member

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    I'm new to hybrids but plan to test-drive two Toyota-certified Prius Threes this week. One is a 2011 with about 60,000 miles and asking price of about 18,000. The other is a 2012 with 40,000 miles and an asking price of 21,000. Both have the solar roof package. The Carfax report says that the 2012 was in an accident, but also says there's no structural damage. Do these prices seem reasonable, given the mileage and history of the cars?
     
    #1 Jill905, Aug 25, 2014
  2. bisco

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    welcome to priuschat! yes, they seem very good. i think it's a wash, but if you have any doubts, go for the one without the accident. take each of them for a good long test drive without the salesman. reset a trip gauge and check the average mpg's at the end. also, check tread wear and evenness, and make sure all maint. and recalls have been done. and make sure you get two working fobs with 3 door sks! all the best.(y)
     
    #2 bisco, Aug 25, 2014
  3. xpcman

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    I have seen NEW 2014 Prius Three's selling for $21,000 in California.
     
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  4. bisco

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    with the solar roof?
     
    #4 bisco, Aug 25, 2014
  5. xpcman

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    No Solar Roof. Why do you THINK you want/need a Solar Roof?
     
    #5 xpcman, Aug 25, 2014
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    Because they're awesome.
     
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  7. bisco

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    i don't want one, i'm just comparing the price of a new three, with the used cars o/p is looking at.
     
    #7 bisco, Aug 25, 2014
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    It's not a good time for buying a used Prius now. It looks to me the "Hybrid Premium" never gets depreciated over time, at around $4000 or so. My friend is looking for a 2010, and he found that many Gen III trim 2 with 150K miles still asking for $10500 or more. Come on!
     
    #8 AllenZ, Aug 25, 2014
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