2003 Prius needs actuator, tires; repair or replace?

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by gopriusgo!, Aug 16, 2018.

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  1. gopriusgo!

    gopriusgo! New Member

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    hi all---deciding if i should repair or replace my sweet 2003 prius! needs about 3K in work and is worth about 3-4K. Has 185K miles. Do you think if i fix it, it will last much longer? Thanks!
     
    #1 gopriusgo!, Aug 16, 2018
  2. MDNHW11

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    lol- I have one with a good actuator and good tires. Too bad you aren't closer.
     
    #2 MDNHW11, Aug 16, 2018
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    Can you do your own work? If you can't, get rid of it. BTW, needing work & tires, it's not worth anything like $3k.

    If you can do your own work, you can probably find a used actuator in a pick n pull for about $25 and put it in yourself. Cheap. And unless you're planning a major trip, cheap tires from Walmart or Discount tire will do. Since you're new on this forum, read the sticky about who should and who shouldn't own Gen 1 Prius's.
     
    #3 Brian in Tucson, Aug 17, 2018
  4. Itsmeonprius

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    Mine has 185k and threw a conrod. Got another engine for £320 with 70k and just finished installing it. Everything is running great so far.......

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    #4 Itsmeonprius, Aug 22, 2018
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