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Bought at Auction - an introduction

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by OptimumPrius, Nov 17, 2020.

  1. OptimumPrius

    OptimumPrius Junior Member

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    Hello

    Just wanted to introduce myself.

    I got a 2005 Prius at a city fleet disposal auction with just over 95,000 miles.

    The 12V battery was flat so I replaced that with a cheap explosive one, and then the EV battery needed a new cell.

    I ignored all the good advice about weak links in a chain, and put a replacement sell from Amazon in the pack and the car at least runs now without the red triangle of doom.

    I found your site very helpful in getting my car going. My kids like it as it's car-sized, and helped me clean it.

    Still got to get rid of the horrible sticker marks from the doors and quarter panels before I dare share a photo!

    Caveat Emptor - I didn't even look at the car before I bidded (bade?)
     
    #1 OptimumPrius, Nov 17, 2020
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  2. PriusCamper

    PriusCamper Senior Member

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    Please let us know which 12v battery you purchased and why you think it's cheap and explosive?
     
    #2 PriusCamper, Nov 17, 2020
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome, all the best!(y)
     
    #3 bisco, Nov 17, 2020
  4. Sadaharu Kagura

    Sadaharu Kagura New Member

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    Do you recommend buying a second gen prius with less than 100k miles?
     
    #4 Sadaharu Kagura, Nov 17, 2020
  5. Shelby profita

    Shelby profita Junior Member

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    Interested in seeing this. Was it a parking enforcement vehicle?

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
    #5 Shelby profita, Nov 30, 2020
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