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Want to buy Prius in Seattle Area

Discussion in 'Prius Cars For Sale' started by webzone2022, Sep 1, 2022.

  1. webzone2022

    webzone2022 New Member

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    I would like to buy a Prius as a commuter car in Seattle area. Budget is tight, so cheaper is better. I can fix some car problems.

    let me know if you have one for sale, thanks!
     
    #1 webzone2022, Sep 1, 2022
  2. farmecologist

    farmecologist Senior Member

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    "Available" or "Available for a reasonable price"? (y)
     
    #2 farmecologist, Sep 5, 2022
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  3. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    2nd gen, 3rd gen, doesn't matter?
     
    #3 Mendel Leisk, Sep 7, 2022
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    honestly, it sounds like a bad idea
     
    #4 bisco, Sep 7, 2022
  5. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    Unless you can find a unicorn low mile gen2, I would go for a gen4, 2016 or newer excluding the 2016-17 Prius v wagon.

    Given these won't be the "cheaper the better" you are much better off buying a conventional Corolla, Camry or Civic under 150,000 miles in your price range. Even then I would spend a couple hundred for a dealer inspection.

    Exclude these oil burners:
    • 2007-2011 Toyota Camry HV (Hybrid)
    • 2007-09 Toyota Camry 2.4L (07 Camry is the worst, best 13-15)
    • 2009 Toyota Corolla
    • 2009 Toyota Matrix
    • 2006-10 Toyota RAV4
    • 2007-08 Toyota Solara
    • 2007-09 Scion tC
    • 2008-09 Scion xB
    • 2010-14 Prius 1.8L
    • 2005 Avalon V6 (vvti gear)
    • 2007-10 Sienna (vvti gear)
     
    #5 rjparker, Sep 7, 2022
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