Hey Folks! I am in the market for a used certified pre owned Prius. I really wanted to drive a prius but I don't think i can afford a new prius just yet (still in grad school) My local dealer in NH has two offers for me - 2006 model with navigation/backup camera ( 58000 miles) for around $14000 and a 2007 Standard (No navigation/camera) 25000 miles for around $15500 Based on initial impressions, i am leaning towards the 2006 model. More miles but it is closer to what i think i am comfortable paying and also does have the camera and navigation Just wanted to see if anybody had any views on the purchase - how are the 2006 and 2007 models - any particular issues? I noticed a thread about issues with headlight lamps, battery vent fan and 12v battery in the 2006 . going to be searching the forum to find more information. if anybody can point me in the right direction, that would be great. Are these issues a deal breaker for the 2006? - What about the prices? Am i not being offered a good deal? Being certified pre-owned it comes with 7yr/100000 miles warranty (powertrain) and 150000 (hybrid system). Being offered the certified platinum plan for used cars for addtnl 1200. (cant find any warranties for used cars on this site ) I am really looking forward to the views of the folks here! thanks !
With your thorough analysis, you may have answered your own questions. Check Kelly Blue Book, cars.com, and eBay for your prices... but with end-of-the-year 2010s approaching $20K, you might want to consider a new one... depending on your grad school major As for 2006/2007 "issues," with this much technology, I think they're all gonna' have a few issues, regardless of year.
