Considering a 2012 CT200H
07-15-19, 10:26 AM
#31
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My original budget was lower, but I'm thinking long term a 2015+ may make sense. This one is at a Hyundai dealer in Stuart.
07-15-19, 10:35 AM
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07-15-19, 11:01 AM
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07-16-19, 06:41 AM
#34
I bought a bunch of Prius in January of 2012 -- they were delayed because of the earthquake. The next were a few 14's and then I bought just two of the CT's in 15. I don't remember any major changes in the engine. They changed the spark plugs ... The EGR system is the same. We had zero issue .. did need to clean EGR around 200k
When I went looking in 15 -- my dealer had a huge delivery of the CT's. All the ... base with few options. Black w/ two tone interior (black tan) ..... They gave me a lease I could not pass up vs buying two more Prius. I also liked the CT as I was going to be driving the city more. I recently bought them after extending the lease -- 18k with around 40k.
To the OP ... it always pays to buy the better car. Find a perfect one. I always have a lest one MB wagon in the fleet -- my trusty W210 was just getting too old. I went hunting -- it took a few months .. but I found a perfect ... and I do mean perfect ... 2014 loaded sport example. 30k miles for 28k CPO from a dealer. Best bang for the buck. I'm only going to drive it 5-8 k a year -- I may have it 15 years. If you are going to put a lot of miles on your CT -- finding a low mile older example will be cheaper. But -- you will know when you see it.
All of our Prius have the LED headlights -- including the 12's. I always buy the highest trim level. I would have liked to get the LEDS on the CT's -- but I had one choice of options. Actually the base lights are decent -- I did upgrade the fog lights with examples that would take full 50w bulbs. Our cars also don't have intermittent wipers. They have heated seats -- you don't need in FL.
No Nav -- I guess the base radio -- frankly it's very nice. We do have the seat comfort -- our cars have the dimming mirror with the rear camera in the mirror. Make sure to sit in the F sport -- I can;t remember the seats ... I don't love some of the Lexus F seats.
The key is to get an accident free one ...good luck
When I went looking in 15 -- my dealer had a huge delivery of the CT's. All the ... base with few options. Black w/ two tone interior (black tan) ..... They gave me a lease I could not pass up vs buying two more Prius. I also liked the CT as I was going to be driving the city more. I recently bought them after extending the lease -- 18k with around 40k.
To the OP ... it always pays to buy the better car. Find a perfect one. I always have a lest one MB wagon in the fleet -- my trusty W210 was just getting too old. I went hunting -- it took a few months .. but I found a perfect ... and I do mean perfect ... 2014 loaded sport example. 30k miles for 28k CPO from a dealer. Best bang for the buck. I'm only going to drive it 5-8 k a year -- I may have it 15 years. If you are going to put a lot of miles on your CT -- finding a low mile older example will be cheaper. But -- you will know when you see it.
All of our Prius have the LED headlights -- including the 12's. I always buy the highest trim level. I would have liked to get the LEDS on the CT's -- but I had one choice of options. Actually the base lights are decent -- I did upgrade the fog lights with examples that would take full 50w bulbs. Our cars also don't have intermittent wipers. They have heated seats -- you don't need in FL.
No Nav -- I guess the base radio -- frankly it's very nice. We do have the seat comfort -- our cars have the dimming mirror with the rear camera in the mirror. Make sure to sit in the F sport -- I can;t remember the seats ... I don't love some of the Lexus F seats.
The key is to get an accident free one ...good luck
07-16-19, 07:05 AM
#35
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I bought a bunch of Prius in January of 2012 -- they were delayed because of the earthquake. The next were a few 14's and then I bought just two of the CT's in 15. I don't remember any major changes in the engine. They changed the spark plugs ... The EGR system is the same. We had zero issue .. did need to clean EGR around 200k
When I went looking in 15 -- my dealer had a huge delivery of the CT's. All the ... base with few options. Black w/ two tone interior (black tan) ..... They gave me a lease I could not pass up vs buying two more Prius. I also liked the CT as I was going to be driving the city more. I recently bought them after extending the lease -- 18k with around 40k.
To the OP ... it always pays to buy the better car. Find a perfect one. I always have a lest one MB wagon in the fleet -- my trusty W210 was just getting too old. I went hunting -- it took a few months .. but I found a perfect ... and I do mean perfect ... 2014 loaded sport example. 30k miles for 28k CPO from a dealer. Best bang for the buck. I'm only going to drive it 5-8 k a year -- I may have it 15 years. If you are going to put a lot of miles on your CT -- finding a low mile older example will be cheaper. But -- you will know when you see it.
All of our Prius have the LED headlights -- including the 12's. I always buy the highest trim level. I would have liked to get the LEDS on the CT's -- but I had one choice of options. Actually the base lights are decent -- I did upgrade the fog lights with examples that would take full 50w bulbs. Our cars also don't have intermittent wipers. They have heated seats -- you don't need in FL.
No Nav -- I guess the base radio -- frankly it's very nice. We do have the seat comfort -- our cars have the dimming mirror with the rear camera in the mirror. Make sure to sit in the F sport -- I can;t remember the seats ... I don't love some of the Lexus F seats.
The key is to get an accident free one ...good luck
When I went looking in 15 -- my dealer had a huge delivery of the CT's. All the ... base with few options. Black w/ two tone interior (black tan) ..... They gave me a lease I could not pass up vs buying two more Prius. I also liked the CT as I was going to be driving the city more. I recently bought them after extending the lease -- 18k with around 40k.
To the OP ... it always pays to buy the better car. Find a perfect one. I always have a lest one MB wagon in the fleet -- my trusty W210 was just getting too old. I went hunting -- it took a few months .. but I found a perfect ... and I do mean perfect ... 2014 loaded sport example. 30k miles for 28k CPO from a dealer. Best bang for the buck. I'm only going to drive it 5-8 k a year -- I may have it 15 years. If you are going to put a lot of miles on your CT -- finding a low mile older example will be cheaper. But -- you will know when you see it.
All of our Prius have the LED headlights -- including the 12's. I always buy the highest trim level. I would have liked to get the LEDS on the CT's -- but I had one choice of options. Actually the base lights are decent -- I did upgrade the fog lights with examples that would take full 50w bulbs. Our cars also don't have intermittent wipers. They have heated seats -- you don't need in FL.
No Nav -- I guess the base radio -- frankly it's very nice. We do have the seat comfort -- our cars have the dimming mirror with the rear camera in the mirror. Make sure to sit in the F sport -- I can;t remember the seats ... I don't love some of the Lexus F seats.
The key is to get an accident free one ...good luck
07-16-19, 02:16 PM
#36
Driver School Candidate
For whats it worth I purchased a 2016 and they are equipped with Lexus Enform System if they have upgraded radio with or without nav. It allows you to monitor vehicle and remote start from app on your phone. There is a monthly/yearly fee, but still pretty cool.
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