Hi Guys, I am looking for a safe second hand car and fuel efficient as well. I am looking at a 2010 camry hybrid and a 2009 prius hybrid which is available second hand here (Australia). I do like the 2010 prius but there is no second hand for sale at the moment... Should i wait for 2010 second to become available or just buy one of the above? Currently I owned a 2008 Yaris and a 1998 camry. I have just checked the crash test of these cars a week ago and i am very scared each time i drive, i feel im in a death trap!! Please please advice me, Thanks in advance
The answers you get on this forum are going to be somewhat biased. How many miles (or kilometers) do you drive a year? What's your budget? Have you driven a G2 or a G3 (G3 is the third Gen Prius, or 2010 and 2011)? Personally....I'd lean towards a VERY GENTLY used 09 Prius, or wait untill more G3s become available....but that's me.
we have 08 camry hybrid and prius. both wonderful cars, but very different. either would be a good choice. no idea on crash ratings. all the best!
I drive 25000 km a year. currently costing me nearly 3k in fuel with my 1998 camry a year. My budget is enough to buy one of these hybrid. No i have not driven any of these hybrids, Hows the driving "feel" between the 09 and 2010 prius? I think I should test drive them soon. Im thinking to get a 2009 prius now then get the 2010 a few years later?
I would feel safer in any of the priuses then the cars I'm currently driving. My doubt about generation 2 is that I would have to replace the belts.. While in 3rd gen prius there is no belt to replace at all? Hence I'm thinking to wait for more gen 3 to become available as second hand. I have saved up enough money and ready to splash them, just need to pull the trigger. Cant afford brand new.. Im in 2 minds.. 2009 or 2010.. someone please keep me sane..
2010 prius looks much nicer then 2009.. I might just wait for the 2010 prius like a guy without his daily dose of dope.
that's a strange reason NOT to buy a particular car. IIRC, belt failure is a very uncommon problem in G2 Prius. now, if you're worried about having to change out the HID head lights (or any other common issue discussed on this web site)...that's a reason not to buy a particular model. that said, these cars are bullet-proof. just change the oil and drive. if you want 50mpg, then get one. otherwise, stick w/ what you have.
