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suggestion and alternatives for a prius v

Discussion in 'Other Cars' started by anancish, Dec 6, 2013.

  1. anancish

    anancish New Member

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    Hello Folks
    My baby is on the way. In laws will be coming over for help. So i am looking for a car to fit 4+1 infant comfortably with a decent gas mileage. After my research, i think Prius v suits my needs. Only issue is its little over budget. Please suggest something in the range of 20K including tax and fees. I appreciate your help.
     
    #1 anancish, Dec 6, 2013
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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  3. Stevevee

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    Not sure what has the width in the back seat for a child seat and two adults. I know a friend's Altima has scant room in the rear with two seats for their twins, and that's a fairly good size back seat area.

    Boy, there's some depreciation for ya:)
     
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Could be doable, depending on the size of the adults in the back ;) For the OP's price, I thought something like a Ford Focus hatchback might be OK, but the back seat is not as wide as the v. Maybe a used sedan would be more appropriate.

    I know for sure an Avalon-sized back seat would do it.
     
    #5 Stevevee, Dec 6, 2013
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    $20k including tax a fees doesn't leave much room to buy new. Maybe a used low mileage v could be had, if the back seat will fit 2+1 child seat, or a low mileage Camry hybrid.
     
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    The Mazda5 is probably the closest in price for something new. The base starts under $20k without any fees or taxes added on. Depending on how high a priority fuel economy is, a Crown Vic or even a Grand Marquis can be found for quite under 20 grand.
     
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    Thanks much for the responses. There are almost no used Prius Vs in my price range. So that leaves me camry hybrid only.
     
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    A used Prius Liftback.
     
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  10. anancish

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    I was able to negotiate used 2012 priuv V3 wagon(19500miles) for $23750 including tax. Do you guys think its a good deal? CA has tax around 9% so base price is coming around $21750. Also is there any gotchas i have to look for like do i need to do the inspection etc. As the car is still under manufacturer warranty i should be okay, right? Please let me know
     
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    Sounds like a decent deal. I'm glad I buy for the long term, because I've never owned any vehicle that plummetted in valu as fast as this V did. Did you buy that from a dealer? At that mileage, I would think it would be Certified.
     
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  12. anancish

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    I didnot buy yet. I am planning to buy from ford dealer hence not certified. Looks like somebody traded in this car in ford dealership. As its still under manufacturer warranty i dont think certified from toyota is not necessary. I may be wrong.
     
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    under 20 k miles and fairly new, I'd say that's a good deal. Carfax report would be nice as well. With the money you'll save on that car, it's a good deal all around.
     
    #13 Stevevee, Dec 30, 2013
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