Back in the summer of 2020, when gas was still cheap, I bought a used 2017 Toyota Prius with 42K miles for about $17K. It wasn't my first choice in the long list of vehicles I was considering, but I could at least justify it since I had to drive over 50 miles a day round trip to and from work.
What I really wanted was a good, slightly used 4x4 truck. I spent the previous couple of years looking for the right deal, but never could find what I wanted.
The Prius now has 74K miles, and if you were to find a similar one at any dealer within 200 miles of KC, it would cost at least $20K. Probably closer to $22K.
I never thought I'd be happy that I bought a Prius, but I am now since prices are out of control.
