I am currently looking at a 2014 Prius (one?) I think. It has cloth inside but has a backup camera. It has 57k miles with 2 owners. Everything else seems to look good with the car. Any opinions? What should I look for to make sure this is a good purchase? This would be my first prius so I don't know too much of what to look for. Thank you!
Have all the TSBs/recalls been performed? When was the 12V last changed? Listen to the engine at idle and at revs. Any sounds out of the ordinary? Have it checked by a certified technician with regards to the hybrid system (e.g. a Toyota dealer). But, you're in Boulder so you have an advantage. There is a hybrid specialist shop called Boulder Hybrids. Paul Guzny is the owner and a great guy (he participates on the WhatDrivesUs podcasts too). You can look him up and ask if he does inspections for used vehicles. He knows his way around hybrids.
check carfax for accidents, and plug the vin into toyota owners website for maintenance. history. who is selling it? would a one have rear cam? is there cruise control?
