2014 Prius 2 or 2014 Prius 3 I have two options, help me decide please.

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  1. JamesAdams1

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    Okay, so I have a 2014 Prius 2 that I'm looking at buying from a Toyota Dealership with 47,000 miles on it. They are asking $15,800 on it, but I was able to talk them down to $13,500. I test drove it and it seems to be in perfect condition, and it is also Certified. The only thing I'm weary about is not having a back up camera. I have heard you can install one after purchase if you bring it to a mechanic, so that'd be nice.

    The other Prius is a 2014 Prius 3. This one is not certified, but it is from a Toyota Dealership with 36,000 miles on it. They are asking $14,800 for it.

    What would you all recommend. They both seem to be in perfect condition.
     
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    What is the difference again between a 2 & 3? I'd personally go with something that has more options I like, less miles..even though it's not "certified" who cares, just look at the CARFAX and make sure it's no more than 2 owners and no accidents or frame damage.
     
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    i'd go with the 3 if it proves out to be a good one, and you can talk them down.
     
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    A certified used car would come with a warranty covering you until 100k miles.

    If you want a backup camera, best to get a 3 or higher model. Don't install afterwards, it's integration won't be as nice as a stock factory unit

    Also the 2 model only has sks on the drivers door, the 3 has it on both front doors and hatch
     
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    Wait so, to unlock the car I'd have to do it manually? Or what is smart key system?
     
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    what price do you think I could talk them down to?
     
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    i would think about the same as the 2, that would make up the difference between certified and lower mileage/higher package.
     
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    Oh wow, I didn't even take that into account, the problem is, the dealership is over an hour away, would it be okay to call them and tell them that I would be willing to come in tomorrow and buy it if they can work with my on $13,500?
     
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    With all these potential flood cars available for purchase, you should go see and drive the car
     
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    I'm on the west coast, and the carfax is clean on it, 1 owner, and it's from a Toyota Dealership
     
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    Carfax only shows things that are reported.

    My 2005 that I bought for $1400 had a clean carfax, but this car was far from perfect
     
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    Don't worry about Mr. Fake News. Accidents are reported on Carfax as soon as DMV is notified (illegal if you don't report it) and as soon as a repair shop sends in the claim to the Insurance company. If it's at the Toyota Dealership they will be the first ones to inspect for bondo, repaint, and/or frame damage if it occurred on or off the Carfax. They will not put a vehicle on front line Pre-Owned (even un-Certified) with any evidence of a collision large or small. I work in the car industry and deal with this stuff on a daily basis.
     
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    if you can agree on a price, i would still want a test drive and back out option. if you're not comfortable, there's nothing wrong with the 2, it looks like a great car.
     
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    thank you, yeah i was skeptical to what he said due to them practically front-lining it.
     
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    Is negotiating over the phone any good?
     
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    What, you don't like the smell of cheap cologne and Wal-Mart grade suits of salesmen while rigorously negotiating your month payments for the next 5-6 years? lol :ROFLMAO:
     
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    no way to know until you try. probably the best you can do is ask for their bottom line.
     
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    If someone smoked in the car, you won't be able to smell it over the phone
     
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    sorry to keep bothering you bisco, but one of the Prii has black rims, how much do u think it'd cost to put the standard ones on? Also, do you think a backup camera is a necessity? I have a good deal on a 2014 prius 2 but it doesn't have a backup camera.
     
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    no bother, that's why i'm here. :)
    not a rim expert, but you should be able to swap them evenly with someone here or crags list i would think.
    backup cam was not a priority for me until i got one. now, i couldn't live without it. it spoils you, and the older i get, the tighter my neck gets.
     
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