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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Mickcline, Oct 29, 2022.

  1. Mickcline

    Mickcline Junior Member

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    Im going to sell my 2008 Prius while I still live in Florida. Im moving to CO and I just don't think that it will do well in the cold since I've had enough problems in the warm weather. My problem is that it shows 176,000 miles on it, but it really only has 130k(ish). The combination meter went out and the dealer that I bought it from fixed it for me but they used one that had a lot more miles on it. The other things are

    1. TPMS (sensor 2 is out)
    2. Maintenance required light due to leak in EVAC system (toyota told me this wasn't a big deal but now I'm polluting the earth)
    3. Airbag light due to broken clock spring.

    How hard will it be to sell it and what do you think I should ask for it.

    Things that I've done for it:
    1. New tires(warranty)
    2. New refurbished hybrid Battery (2 year warranty which can be transferred for another $50)
    3. Inverter water pump replaced
    4. Regular boring maintenance
    5. Changing the spark plugs this weekend since they're overdue

    Im also getting an average of 47.3 MPG

    PS. If anyones around Broward County please let me know if there are any reputable mechanics around
     
    #1 Mickcline, Oct 29, 2022
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  2. ColoradoCrow

    ColoradoCrow Active Member

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    Mickcline. I have 2 Prii and lived in Colorado Springs. Where are you moving to in Colorado? Unless your moving to Summit county. or Eagle or Vail and will be living at a ski resort town I would keep it. I would remove your OEM Cat and replace it with an Aftermarket one if you keep it and move it to Colorado. If you are moving to Denver and have the OEM one it WILL BE STOLEN unless you park inside.
     
    #2 ColoradoCrow, Oct 29, 2022
  3. Mickcline

    Mickcline Junior Member

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    Im actually moving to Colorado Springs! you think I should keep it?
     
    #3 Mickcline, Oct 29, 2022
  4. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    I'd be keeping unless it's chassis is ate up with rust or such . More costly out west.
     
    #4 Tombukt2, Oct 29, 2022
  5. bisco

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    i'd say it's worth 5k or so, might be worth driving it to cali and selling
     
    #5 bisco, Oct 29, 2022
  6. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    I wouldn't be selling that personally .
     
    #6 Tombukt2, Oct 30, 2022
  7. ColoradoCrow

    ColoradoCrow Active Member

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    I would keep it yes. Depends on where you will be living for storage. I lived in the Springs for 16 years....I'll DM you and can touch base.
     
    #7 ColoradoCrow, Oct 30, 2022
  8. ColoradoCrow

    ColoradoCrow Active Member

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    No response. Or just reply here.
     
    #8 ColoradoCrow, Nov 12, 2022
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