Prius 3 or Prius C as used car?

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  1. john fish

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    My Prius C was recently totaled in a wreck. I've narrowed the search for a new car down to a 2011 Prius with 105,000 miles or a 2014 Prius C with 60,000 miles. Prices are about the same at $9,500.

    I hope to test drive both this weekend but would like some advice from the knowledgeable. That would be you folks. :) Assuming both are in decent shape, which would you choose?

    I hope it's OK if I cross post this in the C forum.
     
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    Between the 2 threads, you’ve covered all the options(y).
     
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    I would go for the one with the warranty but the one you choose has to meet your needs.
     
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    That is a huge difference in mileage. What are the trim levels?

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    C. Lower miles and newer. Avoid 2010 2011 at high miles.
     
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    Excellent question. The C is supposed to be a 1, but it has bluetooth. I'm not sure about the regular Prius. I haven't seen it yet and the salesman isn't quite sure.
     
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