SethTama

Hi everyone. I'm new here. I've been desperate to find a car that isn't trash but this car market isn't helping. I wanted a prius due to fuel efficiency and reliability, my big two concerns, but they are so expensive. I did find a 2013 CT 200h for 9k though, with a brand new hybrid battery, but with 180k miles. Should I pull the trigger or is this a bad deal? The navigation is a little wonky as well.

Also, would this be a good car to take road trips in with that mileage? I plan on going all around the US.

Thank you.

McM61

I bought a 2013 Lexus CT200h in July this year with 162000 miles on it. Paid $11000. Only thing I done was put spark plugs in it. I am geting an averge of 42mpg. I use it just to go back in forth to work. I think I put 104miles a week. So far I have been a happy camper. Could I take it on a road trip? I took it to the beach and back but that just another 100 miles for me. This thing is no power house but it just keeps running. I love it. Oh and I bought it from a Toyota dealership so they already did a oil change air and cabin filters and had it all detail . Hope this helps

Darrellci

It's possible if it's in good condition

johnsonker

i wish i would of know that I have a 2012 with110760 i would sale you for 9000

Clutchless

Get a Toyota or hybrid specialist independent shop to do a pre-purchase inspection. They will tell you the condition and if it is okay, what minor stuff needs fixing which you can then use to negotiate a lower price. Most charge around $100 for this service.
It could be a nice ride as the engines and transmissions are very reliable and can go 300,000 miles Many Prius cabs with that many miles are still going strong and they have the same engine & Hybrid system as the CT.

The navigation system will be completely out of date and you will be better using your phone. What do you mean by wonky? It was never much good when brand new.
But if it dies and takes the radio with it you may be in for an expensive repair so that could be a deal killer.

Antibody33

Are you saying you have a 2012 that you'd sell for 9000? Heck, I'll pay you 10 grand even for it

Itme

Is this still available?

Neophyte2b

@McM61 How's the car been now that you've had it for a little while? Have you run into any of the issues with the EGR or pistons? How has the hybrid battery held up? I'm thinking about purchasing a 2013 with 135K, so I'm just trying to learn more. Thanks.

McM61

Yes I have. After 3 months from purchese the car wond up having a blown head gasket. I had the the head milled new valve stem seals. New timing chain. New EGR cooler. More money that I did not want to put into it. Now it runs really well. I am going to keep it until the wheels fall off. No problem with any of the batterys.