[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/5-reasons-old-toyota-prius-best-buy-2018\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/5-reasons-old-toyota-prius-best-buy-2018\/","headline":"5 Reasons Why an Old Prius is 2018’s Best Buy","name":"5 Reasons Why an Old Prius is 2018’s Best Buy","description":"The year is 2018. Humanity is at war with the wide range of new cars available to buy. Overwhelmed and outnumbered, mankind is being attacked with finance packages and part-exchange deals. With wallets running dry and credit exhausted, the motorist\u2019s saviour emerges from the smoke to save the day. The bold (but bland) second-hand Toyota Prius! 2018 is bringing many amazing new cars such as new models of the Audi A3, Ford Focus and the VW Golf. But before you […]","datePublished":"2017-12-20","dateModified":"2017-12-22","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Toyota-Prius-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Toyota-Prius-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/5-reasons-old-toyota-prius-best-buy-2018\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":928,"keywords":["audi a3","ford focus","prius","toyota","Toyota Prius","VW Golf"],"articleBody":"The year is 2018. Humanity is at war with the wide range of new cars available to buy. Overwhelmed and outnumbered, mankind is being attacked with finance packages and part-exchange deals. With wallets running dry and credit exhausted, the motorist\u2019s saviour emerges from the smoke to save the day. The bold (but bland) second-hand Toyota Prius!2018 is bringing many amazing new cars such as new models of the Audi A3, Ford Focus and the VW Golf. But before you rush to the dealership for a shiny new motor, consider this: an old Toyota Prius is the best car you can buy in 2018. Sounds absolutely absurd, right? As mad as it sounds, let\u2019s find out why this statement has a lot of truth to it.1. It\u2019s old, but goldThe Toyota Prius was made to last. If you look at the third gen Prius (2009-2015) you can quickly see why people are still buying them second hand today. Even the most basic model is packed with cool features such as keyless entry, heated wing mirrors, seven airbags, a heads up display, climate control, 3 different driving modes and more.If you\u2019re willing to spend a bit more cash then you can unlock some extra frills such as heated leather seats, parking assist, sat nav and cruise control. Not to forget the solar roof that powers the ventilation system while your car is parked, getting rid of the \u201chot car on a summer\u2019s day\u201d problem. Combine this with the huge boot (446 litre capacity) and spacious interior and it\u2019s easy to see the appeal. Even 8 years after it\u2019s design, it still holds a decent competition with modern car packages.2. It\u2019s kind to the environment and your wallet in more ways than you think.Other than the obvious fact that the miles per gallon is extraordinary on the Prius and the CO2 emissions are close to nil, buying a used car instantly helps out mother Earth. Buying a brand new car is the equivalent of burning 1,000 gallons of petrol before you\u2019ve even left the showroom thanks to the energy it takes to manufacture them, so by buying a used car, you\u2019re recycling in a huge way.So if you do happen to be into saving the planet, buying a used Prius does a whole lot more good than buying a new Smart car. Not to mention the money you\u2019ll be saving by buying a used car that\u2019s exempt from road tax and has great mpg.3. It\u2019s incredibly reliableOne of the worries of buying a second hand motor is the mileage. It\u2019s a common concern that a car that\u2019s done 150k, 100k or even 50k miles may not have much life left in it. This couldn\u2019t be any more of a fallacy than it is with the Prius. Toyota\u2019s already-existing reputation for producing cars that just don\u2019t die is well deserved and holds true with this car as well.Tests done to compare high mileage Priuses to low mileage ones found that there was virtually no difference in mpg scores and the 0-60 times. It\u2019s been proven time and time again that a Prius with 200,000 miles on the clock feels just the same as one that\u2019s driven 1,000 miles. Also, a lot of people had concerns that the hybrid battery would deteriorate, just like that 7 year old laptop we all have that now lasts less than 20 minutes on its own. But, again, this is not the case as it just seems to last forever.4. If famous celebrities drive them, it\u2019s good enough for usIf at this point you still think that the Prius is just an uncool, ugly hybrid that\u2019s not much more than a piece junk, then this may change your opinion. It can\u2019t be that bad if successful people such as Matt Damon, Tom Hanks and Cameron Diaz opted for a Prius over a Ferrari. After all, when your bank account looks like a phone number you can afford almost any car you want, and yet they choose to buy a Toyota Prius! Clearly there\u2019s something great about this automobile that people have caught on to. The list goes on, with other big names like Orlando Bloom, Will Ferrell, Sarah Jessica Parker, Miley Cyrus, Owen Wilson, Bradley Cooper and Harrison Ford all owning and driving a Prius at some point. So hey, if it\u2019s good enough for the millionaires, it\u2019s good enough for us, right?5. It\u2019s ugly chicSure, it\u2019s very easy to criticise the Prius for it\u2019s (what many agree to be) unsightly appearance. But it\u2019s not just ugly, it\u2019s ugly chic. Not many people see a Prius drive by and think \u201cwow, what a beautifully designed car\u201d, but it still gets respect. This is because everyone knows you\u2019re above caring about trivial things like a car\u2019s looks or how fast it does 0-60, you care about more important things like a smooth ride, reliability and of course, saving the planet (and money). It shows that you\u2019re mature, forward-thinking and perhaps somewhat enlightened. Imagine catching the smug look of someone driving a brand new Porsche 911, only for that smug look to be beaten by your own smirking face, because you know that their car consumes twice as much fuel, cost three times as much, and is four times more likely to break down. Driving in a Prius isn\u2019t something to be ashamed of, it\u2019s cool."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"5 Reasons Why an Old Prius is 2018’s Best Buy","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/5-reasons-old-toyota-prius-best-buy-2018\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]