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2013 Toyota Prius — buying a car 1,200 miles away without seeing it

ApexGarage378Community StarterOct 22, 20252013 Toyota Prius ThreeNationwide
A hard-to-find spec is several states away. Dealer has provided video and history, but I have not seen it in person.
apr
4.7
location
Nationwide
term months
48
asking price
10500
dealer addons
3995
dealer doc fee
899
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BatteryMechanicish308Community StarterCommunity StarterOct 23, 2025permalink
Private-party deals fail on paperwork, not vibes. A rushed deposit before you can inspect the 2013 Toyota Prius is enough reason to walk. Then you'll know the next fork. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. If they only talk monthly I'm walking.
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