POA92 = new generator says Toyota dealer

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  1. Skibob

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    A some of the stuff on your list could happen to any car you could buy.
     
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    Gen2 cars are now at least 10 years old, some hold up better than others. It's a roll of the dice, maybe you're a luckier fella.

    I have a 2008 with 155k miles, so far only replaced hv battery, 3 way valve and inverter pump under warranty. Out of pocket, only for water pump and brakes. MAF sensor failing pending replacement. Cleaning doesn't do anything to fix it
     
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    Do you really think someone would find value ($1,000 worth) in a 06' with 197K miles and a bad generator/transaxle? I'd be shocked if that is the case.

    I agree that this car will need immediate and future maintenance dollars, but that should be expected for most 13 year old cars, regardless of the generator/transaxle issue. My two other household cars have 202K (99' Mercedes diesel) and 189K (06' Honda Odyssey) miles so I'm well versed in what to expect. I try to do as much of the regular maintenance and repair work myself so I don't mind the challenges and struggles that come with doing something for the first time. The alternative to fixing is always buying a newer car for substantially more money than the costs of the repairs. In the end its hard to rationalize spending $1,500 on a transaxle when the street value of the car is $2,500 at best. It's the least expensive short term option but possibly the more expensive long term option...
     
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    Yes absolutely. I know people that will pay in a heartbeat. Transaxles cost $250, a DIY job that can score a running prius for under $1500 all in
     
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    You know people, or you know yourself:p.

    But @SFO has done a similar thing for less than $1000;).

    Fixed the battery and it was good to go(y).
     
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    I would only pay $500 cause I can't DIY a transaxle job.
     
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    Always good to know your limits(y).
     
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    I have this phobia of going under a car on jack stands. That's the reason all my DIY stuff happens when I'm over the car only.

    There was a guy that was recently found crushed under his car. Casualty of the Ridgecrest earthquake.
     
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    A lift is definitely handy;).

    And if I were to do a trans axle swap, I’d involve @The Critic as he has the goods:).

    Just did some maintenance with him today on an old corolla and a MB he’s trying to offload for a friend (y).
     
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    Tim, I have same mechanic for last 18 years who does side work so I have never used a shop. I am not familiar with any reputable shops and I avoid dealerships like the plague, unless it is a recall and/or I need certified Toyota part quickly.
     
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    Sometimes I don't trust those hydraulic lifts/jacks.
     
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    Never Americans too patronized shade tree mechanics or so. Thought was a less developed countries thing
     
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    Dxta, I found a great one! (y)
     
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    Googled it. That is a truly terrible misfortune, like getting struck by lightning.

    I don't have any qualms about getting underneath a car on jackstands. The risk of them just crumpling seems far less than getting into a fatal accident every time we go for a spin.
     
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