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Location: New Jersey. Land of high auto insurance and pollution.
Hybrids: 2009 FEHL FWD, Black Pearl Slate :)
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What should I look for in a used Prius?
Heyare looking into buying a used Prius for our son's first car and I was wondering what to look for when checking out whats available in my area. Not sure if we want to get him an 01/02 or something a little newer like 04 through 06. What do you all suggest? Pro's/Con's of the different model years? What should I be looking for when it comes to the hybrid battery and controls?
We have a FEH and looked into getting him one but I think the Prius better suits his needs.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Blind Mike & Michelle
TwoLostMinds
Best short trip: 4.7 miles - 43.0 MPG.
Best mid-range trip 150 miles - 40.1 MPG, 82deg F.
Not sure if you have bought a Prius for your son or how old he is. But I can tell you my father bought my son a 2004 Prius with about 150K. It was an awesome car (my son sold it recently). I own a 2007 Prius and love it. I would try to find one with service records if possible. But I would not be scared away from one with higher mileage.
CarFax. Try to make sure you buy it from a certified Used Toyota dealer. I saw one on the lot at 85k. I was told they had one at over 100k but banged up.
I recently purchased a 2010 gen 3 and love it used, low miles at 17k and change.
What should I look for in a used Prius?
