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    2002 Prius deemed total loss, want to retain salvage, what should I be on the look out for?

    I got an updated ACV of $6,009.00. I am now just a couple of hundred dollars away from the cost of repair. I am hopeful that they will end up...
    Post by: mexicatl, Jul 12, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    2002 Prius deemed total loss, want to retain salvage, what should I be on the look out for?

    So the plot thickens. It turns out that the ACV they offered was for a salvage title. It seems like my insurance deemed my car a total loss more...
    Post by: mexicatl, Jul 9, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    2002 Prius deemed total loss, want to retain salvage, what should I be on the look out for?

    The insurance came back and offered me a gross ACV of $4,305. Way too low considering the traction battery has 41k miles and is still under...
    Post by: mexicatl, Jul 1, 2024 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    2002 Prius deemed total loss, want to retain salvage, what should I be on the look out for?

    My 2002 Prius has been deemed a total loss by my insurance here in California. I was broadsided at an intersection in a hit and run last week. The...
    Thread by: mexicatl, Jun 28, 2024, 10 replies, in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Go to engine oil and filter for a 2002 Prius?

    My shop here in SF uses Eco Power brand motor oil 5W30 and the Toyota oil filter part 90915-YZZN1 on my 2002 Prius. I get it serviced once a year....
    Post by: mexicatl, Sep 23, 2022 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Catalytic Convertor Stolen Even with Cat Shield

    They settled the claim, so I didn't need to drop the claim. But if they had not been willing to settle without totaling the car, then dropping the...
    Post by: mexicatl, Jun 13, 2021 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Catalytic Convertor Stolen Even with Cat Shield

    I finally got my car back this past Tuesday. It was out of commission for 41 days. About half that time was taken up negotiating with the...
    Post by: mexicatl, May 7, 2021 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Catalytic Convertor Stolen Even with Cat Shield

    Finally an update! I got a call from my insurance today. They have agreed to cover the costs of repair. I will be paying about $300 (my...
    Post by: mexicatl, Apr 21, 2021 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Catalytic Convertor Stolen Even with Cat Shield

    It is a 2002. I had my fingers crossed that my insurance (Metromile) would cover this theft since they covered the first two last year and I had...
    Post by: mexicatl, Apr 3, 2021 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion
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    Catalytic Convertor Stolen Even with Cat Shield

    I was the original poster on reddit. I finally got word from the insurance yesterday that they are deeming the car to be a total loss. I can...
    Post by: mexicatl, Apr 3, 2021 in forum: Generation 1 Prius Discussion