Hi there! I'm a first time car buyer, and I'm looking to get a Prius because I want something that will last for a long time and have low cost of ownership. Three main options: - 2010 Prius with 155k miles. Single owner, clean Carfax, $5500. - 2011 Prius with 110k miles. Two owners, minor cosmetic damage reported on carfax, $7400. - 2007 Prius with 110k miles. Three owners, clean Carfax, $6000. I do have enough savings and job stability to handle repairs on the car if needed, and I'm just looking for something I could hold onto for the forseeable future. Thoughts? Thanks!
welcome! 1&2 have egr and head gasket problems, along with potential hybrid battery, a/c compressor and brake actuator failure. 3 is a great car, but you should plan on a new hybrid battery and potentially an a/c compressor and brake actuator. oil burning in all three is a potential issue, but there's no way to check that i know of. a large repair nest egg solves any issue
I would just buy a regular gasser given the to do list above, which i agree to. After the necessary services done, all the money saved with fuel savings will be spent up front on the repairs and upcoming 120k maintenance.
