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What is high mileage for a Hybrid?

What would be considered high mileage for a hybrid car - are 100,000+ mileage cars a good buy?

Asked on 15 January 2012 by Hedwig

Answered by Honest John
Surprisingly, yes. Prius IIs are getting to 400,000 miles plus with very little trouble because the drivetrain is so simple and unstressed.
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