Hi everyone, I’m thinking about buying a 2023 Niro hybrid with 160,000 miles on it, going for under 14k. No big issues showing up, and the battery’s around 50%. I currently have a 2016 Prius, so I’m debating if I should go for this Niro or wait for a newer or lower-mileage one. It feels like a gamble – maybe it’ll last me a few years, and I can sell it without too much loss. Any advice on this?
I have a 2023 Niro SX with only 16k miles since January. This one has 10 times that! It was probably used heavily for rideshare, maybe 12 hours a day. I’d look for a lower-mileage car if I were you.
EvansBrown said:
I have a 2023 Niro SX with only 16k miles since January. This one has 10 times that! It was probably used heavily for rideshare, maybe 12 hours a day. I’d look for a lower-mileage car if I were you.
What do you think are the biggest risks with high mileage? If the car’s cheap enough, would it be worth it if I need to replace the battery or engine?
@DeeMario
Replacing the battery could cost around $4,000, so that’s a risk. Driving with a failed battery pack is pretty rough – I had to do it for a few days with my old Lexus hybrid, and the experience wasn’t great.
160k miles in a year? That’s a massive amount… I’d say walk away from this one.
DanBurn said:
160k miles in a year? That’s a massive amount… I’d say walk away from this one.
It might be two years of mileage, maybe sold in 2022. But still, even 80k miles a year is pretty wild.
DanBurn said:
160k miles in a year? That’s a massive amount… I’d say walk away from this one.
Wait, where did the 160k miles come from?
DanBurn said:
160k miles in a year? That’s a massive amount… I’d say walk away from this one.
Wait, where did the 160k miles come from?
The post title specifically says 160k miles.
@DanBurn
Thanks. I kept rereading and missed that. Oops.
DanBurn said:
160k miles in a year? That’s a massive amount… I’d say walk away from this one.
Could’ve been used for rideshare; that mileage seems about right for it.
DanBurn said:
160k miles in a year? That’s a massive amount… I’d say walk away from this one.
Could’ve been used for rideshare; that mileage seems about right for it.
That makes sense, considering the title has 160k miles on it.
I wouldn’t go for such high mileage. Better to hold on to the Prius for now and save up for a Niro with less than 40k miles.
Agreed with others here, this feels like a rough deal. Remember, Kia’s powertrain warranty only goes up to 100k miles, so any repairs will be all on you. I’d pass unless they drop the price a lot.
160k miles in two years? That’s over 200 miles a day, every single day. I’d steer clear.
$14k for that mileage is way too high. I’d pass.
Seems impossible to drive that much without skipping some maintenance. I wouldn’t touch it.
Any way to check the service history? You could look for an oil change sticker or a receipt in the car. I did that with a used Honda I bought, and it helped me learn what was done before I bought it. This car could’ve been a taxi or long-distance commuter, so maintenance might actually be decent.
If you don’t put too many miles on it, you could resell in a few years without a big loss. Used Niros are pretty popular where I live. Just curious, is the battery actually only charging to 50%, or is it something else?
@arletetorres
I think it’s at 50% charge but I’m not super familiar with how it works. I just prefer the Niro over my Prius, and the price is low enough that a new battery or engine could still make it a good buy.
@DeeMario
The battery charge level can vary while driving. Mine usually sits between half and three-quarters. There’s a button in mine that can use the hybrid battery to charge the regular one – great for quick jump-starts.