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mpg_numbers_guy · 11-05-2018, 06:05 PM

How reliable are the Volts and C-Maxes? How does high voltage battery on those compare to the Prius in terms of reliability and replacement cost? I did find one with 150K miles asking $6995

Seller of that '07 Prius responded that the car does burn oil. If the car weren't already of the list it would be now.

Found two 2010 Prii, one with 72K miles and another with 99K miles, both for $7500. Also found a 2011 Prius with 98K miles for $7900. All clean titles.

I ended up in total paying 65% of the asking price for my car, so I'm hoping negotiation is possible for them.

Is the reliability of a Gen 3 Prius with lower miles better than a Gen 2 Prius with a new battery?

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mpg_numbers_guy Master EcoModder Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: VA Posts: 1,372 Toby - '13 Toyota Prius C Team Toyota 90 day: 63.99 mpg (US) Daz - '15 Mazda 3 iTouring w/ Tech Package Team Mazda 90 day: 38.2 mpg (US) Thanks: 324 Thanked 483 Times in 368 Posts	How reliable are the Volts and C-Maxes? How does high voltage battery on those compare to the Prius in terms of reliability and replacement cost? I did find one with 150K miles asking $6995 Seller of that '07 Prius responded that the car does burn oil. If the car weren't already of the list it would be now. Found two 2010 Prii, one with 72K miles and another with 99K miles, both for $7500. Also found a 2011 Prius with 98K miles for $7900. All clean titles. I ended up in total paying 65% of the asking price for my car, so I'm hoping negotiation is possible for them. Is the reliability of a Gen 3 Prius with lower miles better than a Gen 2 Prius with a new battery? __________________ 2013 Toyota Prius C 2 (my car) 2015 Mazda 3 iTouring Hatchback w/ Tech Package (wife's car)