37K, RELIABLE, GREAT ECONOMY, GREAT CONDITION, GREAT LITTLE HYBRID!

2012 Toyota Other Base Hatchback 4-Door Description

Here's my 2012 Prius.
I've owned it for two years and have driven it 19,000 hassle-free miles. It had been in a major storm in a town on Long Island and had sustained fresh-water damage when the owner left the windows open. I took it through the process of drying and cleaning the interior and replacing the airbag module under the passenger's seat (it got wet in the storm, it's the only part I needed to replace), then taking it through the New York salvage inspection in order to get a title for the car. Then in order to register it in Maryland, I took it through the Maryland safety inspection, probably the most demanding state-required inspection on the east coast. Other than that, the car has not needed anything besides regular maintenance, which it has received. It runs strong, shifts right, and everything about it works the way it should. If you live in Maryland and pay the advertised price of $10,500, I'll put the car through the Maryland safety inspection and deliver it to you with the inspection current.
The car is in good condition inside and out, with a few normal body scratches and dings, including a scrape on the right side of the front bumper where I misjudged a curb. Nothing that distracts from its appearance. Hybrid system works exactly as it should. Tires are ok, about 75% in front and 40% in rear. There are two remote key fobs. The car has about 37,100 miles as of this posting, but that will change a little since I drive it occasionally.
Although this is a base-model Prius, it has a number of nice features like a good sound system, bluetooth connection, engine and mileage monitoring system, power locks, mirrors and windows, keyless entry and keyless start. Nothing fancy, but very comfortable. And since it meets the California emission standards, in many states including Maryland, Toyota's warranty on the Hybrid system is extended from 100,000 to 150,000 miles. Toyota calls the exterior color 'Magnetic Gray Metallic,' it looks dark gray or dark blue, depending on how the light hits it. I think it's one of Toyota's nicest colors.
The greatest feature of this car - as with any hybrid - is its fuel efficiency! Take a look at my pictures, including the trip summaries. One pic was taken after a 482-mile trip from my home in Maryland to Virginia Beach and back, showing a fantastic 55.8 mpg. The other pic shows an average of 47.4 mpg over a stretch of more than 9,000 miles, including both highway and stop-and-go driving.
According to Kelley Blue Book, a fair price for this vehicle in my zip code, without its ex-salvage history and bought from a dealer, is $13,738. From a Private seller, it's $10,936. My price is $10,500.
Once you have bought and paid for the car, you can pick it up at my home in Columbia, or I'm willing to bring it to you. I can transport it to your location within 500 miles of zip code 21045 for $1 per mile, but if you pay the asking price I'll give you the first 100 miles free. Or, I'll cooperate with any shipper you choose. Contact me to work out the details.
Also, contact me with any questions and feel free to see and drive the car or have your mechanic inspect it.