It's official, Toyota sells one millionth Prius in the U.S.

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Paradox, Apr 6, 2011.

  1. tpfun

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    You miss my point which is ....


    Accident damage doesn't automatically mean the car is totally undrivable.
     
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    Your point is irrelevant. The question is what fraction of the 3% Prius sold since 2001 not on the road can be explained by accident related 'totaled' cars.
     
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    "Totaled" cars can still be on the road so the percentage can't be explained this way.
     
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    All dozen or so.
     
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    Oh I'm sure there are more.

    Here's a pristine 2006. Curious why it was totaled in the first place given the relatively minor damage described in the ad.

    Toyota : Prius | eBay
    "THE CAR HAD A LITTLE LEFT SIDE DAMAGE. THE DRIVER’S SIDE FRONT AND REAR DOOR, AND THE LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL WERE REPLACED ON THIS CAR."
     
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    I suppose many minor exterior damages may lead in totalling, in any car.
    If someone runs over a roundabout, what happens do the GB or ICE, steering?