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should i buy this?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by mithrillove, Feb 25, 2024.

  1. mithrillove

    mithrillove New Member

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    I live in Mississippi and have been a die-hard prius girlie since 2009 when I saw Vampire Diaries (sue me). Anyways, a car-lot is selling a 2010 1 owner prius 2 with owner with 155k miles for 8,500$. Is it worth it? Mind you we’re not really big on hybrids in my state but the city that has it is my college town that is also our most liberal city.
     
    #1 mithrillove, Feb 25, 2024
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  2. Brian1954

    Brian1954 Active Member

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    No. Stay far away from a Gen 3 (2010 to 2015) Prius unless you are a DIYer who can replace a head gasket, traction battery (also called the hybrid vehicle battery) the brake booster, etc. Older hybrids can be a money pit unless you can do the work yourself.
     
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  3. bisco

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    In fact, stay away from used hybrids altogether if that is your price range.
    There’s no place to repair them except a dealer, and they will rip you off big time.
    Stick with a straight gasser for your own sanity and financial well being.
     
    #3 bisco, Feb 27, 2024
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    $8,500 for a 2010 Prius with one owner and 155k miles sounds like a decent deal, especially if it's in good shape I guess
     
    #4 Kenneth111, Feb 27, 2024
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    See if you can find a Corolla or Yaris. Used cars are always a gamble, but it you read troubles with Gen 3 Prius here at ;priuschat, you'll understand why the odds are higher for higher repair bills shortly after purchase with an older Prius.
     
    #5 vvillovv, Feb 27, 2024
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  6. JohnnyPR

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    Listen to the Prius veterans here. Used hybrids are expensive to maintain
     
    #6 JohnnyPR, Feb 28, 2024
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