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Which one is smarter?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Ajsuksomeday, Mar 20, 2024.

  1. Ajsuksomeday

    Ajsuksomeday New Member

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    2012 Prius four with 95000 miles for $12k
    2019 prius L eco with 95000 miles for $18k

    I have my heart set on one……not tainting your opinion by saying which one….both have clean carfax with meticulous maintenance being performed. No accidents. Both have been well taken care of.
     
    #1 Ajsuksomeday, Mar 20, 2024
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    The 2019.

    Gen 3's have EGR issues. Look on your carfax to see if either of these spent a bunch of time in the northeast salt/rust areas. Also check and see when the first oil change was done (hopefully at 5K - good, but probably at 10K - bad). Check how many miles between oil changes after that. 10K is acceptable for Toyota, but they want you to buy another car after 100K miles.
     
    #2 Danno5060, Apr 4, 2024
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  3. bisco

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    two weeks ago, i hope he didn't have his heart set on the 12
     
    #3 bisco, Apr 4, 2024
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  4. Ajsuksomeday

    Ajsuksomeday New Member

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    Nope…got the 19
     
    #4 Ajsuksomeday, Apr 6, 2024
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    There's a tax rebate if the 19 was a Prime - I didn't tell you that you could have had 25 miles of EV for the same $$$
     
    #5 Danno5060, Apr 6, 2024
  6. Leadfoot J. McCoalroller

    Leadfoot J. McCoalroller Senior Member

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    For whomever reads this thead next: please understand that Prius batteries degrade over time whether you use them or not. Therefore it is smartest to buy the youngest one you can afford.
     
    #6 Leadfoot J. McCoalroller, Apr 6, 2024
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