Just a thought..would a fully electric car suit your needs?

There are some Nissan Leafs ( leaves?) Going that seem a utter bargain, at least 2 fellow members have them and are more than happy.

I really do think you'll struggle to find a Prius within budget that isn't approaching the end ofbits life, taxi trade love them as your aware .

Unfortunately wouldn't due to access/charging and current driving circumstances otherwise would of seen them as an option as well.

I agree with you about finance etc, always buy outright.

100% agree. I've had finance in the past but ever since a career "hic-up" in the early nineties I've always bought outright. Initially cheap as chips banger territory until I saved up then built up to new/nearly new end of model at a Yorkshire discount then keep for a decade++++ .

My budget doesn't stretch that far for the newer models and not a fan of finance etc. would rather own the car outright. Carwows lowest Prius is ~£12k.

Auris shares the same engine drivetrain as Prius, more likely to find one that hasn't been a taxi in budget.

something like this www.ebay.co.uk/itm/376079338604?_skw=toyota+auris+...Q

I agree with you about finance etc, always buy outright.

I was actually considering an Auris, however the hatchback seemed a bit small and the estate too big so wasn't too keen for inner London driving. The estate was definitely too big as had one parked outside our house.