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Wanting to buy, but what to ask?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by cactusandkale, Aug 21, 2018.

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  1. cactusandkale

    cactusandkale New Member

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    Hi all!

    My husband and I have been sharing a 2003 Toyota Corolla for 3 years, in which we’ve put around 80k miles on. Due to an accident, we’re looking for a new vehicle and want to replace it with a Prii if at all possible. I've read through a handful of threads, and feel somewhat confident in our decision to go with an early Gen II. I found an '07 with 159k+ miles, one owner, one accident (appears to be minor cosmetic damage). I've read through the CarFax and everything seemed clean. I know that at some point I'll have to replace the big items (battery, etc). But are there certain questions I should ask a dealership/seller about the car?

    Or should I adhere to the "buy the youngest model I can afford"? I don't mind getting my hands dirty, and I have a friend who knows someone who does Prius work.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 cactusandkale, Aug 21, 2018
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    You're gonna love the Prius... It does all kinds of cool stuff to entertain the minds of people who are ok with getting their hands dirty.

    If I could do it all over again, I'd buy from a private seller because Prius reliability is awesome. If you still want to buy from a car dealer, don't buy any of their garbage warranty. It's almost never worth the extra money!

    Here's a really long thread I posted that will answer any other questions you might have: Did you buy a Prius with 100K+ miles? Share your story here! | PriusChat
     
    #2 PriusCamper, Aug 21, 2018
  3. bisco

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    get a carfax and plug the vin into the toyota owners site for service details.
    ownership, service, accidents are all important.
    learn how to reset the trip meter and take them for a long drive under various conditions. the meter will tell you what average mpg you got.
    check the 12v battery area and spare tire well for water.
    all the best!(y)
     
    #3 bisco, Aug 21, 2018
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