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Which Prius would be best for me?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Annie47, May 9, 2021.

  1. Annie47

    Annie47 New Member

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    2006 Prius
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    My 2006 Prius was totaled so I'm in need of a new car. I loved my 2006, got 130K on it with the only major repair being replacing the main battery a couple years ago.
    I was thinking a Camry hybrid (before Prius had a Camry and loved it) but after the Prius it feels enormous. So I'm back looking at Prii, but all the different models are perplexing.
    I am not a car person and care only about reliability, comfort, and MPG. I cannot care less what it looks like, so I do not want to pay for fancy wheels or a "sporty" grill (on a Prius? Seriously Mr Salesman?).
    I want used (under 50K and I have a good mechanic), so has anyone recommendations for which model and year I should concentrate on? Thanks!
     
    #1 Annie47, May 9, 2021
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  2. kenmce

    kenmce High Voltage Member

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    If you have a place to plug it in, I favor the pluggable cars.
     
    #2 kenmce, May 10, 2021
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  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    get a gen 4. year doesn't matter, but whatever you like and can afford. all the reports are good so far.

    gen 3 is nothing but trouble.
    as ken mentions above, prime is a great car if you can plug in.

    be aware that many of the gen4 do not have a spare tire. they made a lot of improvements, but deconted some things like storage spaces and 3 door sks on some models.
     
    #3 bisco, May 10, 2021
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