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What to do with a gen 3 Prius.

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Raphael Muscarelle, Jun 4, 2023.

  1. Raphael Muscarelle

    Raphael Muscarelle Active Member

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    So I'm buying a 2017 Prius v Four. I'm reaching out to get some suggestions on what to do with My gen 3 Prius.
    There are 3 problems with my gen 3.
    1. Stone damage above the windshield. I tried to repair it but it was unsuccessful and a hole developed. I put rubber waterproof tape across the top to keep it from leaking.
    2. Radio is just about to die.
    3. Bumper covers are stretched.
    I bought a Prius v thinking I would pull the traction battery and recondition it and set it in storage.
    Now I thought I would reach out to debate what might be better than that plan.
    Transmission has 20k
    Seats are custom tan reupholstered. Beautiful done
    Tires probably have 50k left on them.
    The engine was rebuilt about 60k ago.


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    #1 Raphael Muscarelle, Jun 4, 2023
  2. Grit

    Grit Senior Member

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    Clean the egr circuit first
     
    #2 Grit, Jun 4, 2023
  3. bettergolf

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    Don't put a battery in storage....they need to be used to stay healthy. Pretty sure there is someone out there that has a gen 3 that would love to put all your good stuff into. Offer it up for sale as it is and see what happens.
     
    #3 bettergolf, Jun 4, 2023
  4. Raphael Muscarelle

    Raphael Muscarelle Active Member

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    I guess that's the default response to everything Prius.
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    #4 Raphael Muscarelle, Jun 4, 2023
  5. bisco

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    how many miles on her?
     
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  6. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    3rd gen and v, yeah.
     
    #6 Mendel Leisk, Jun 4, 2023
  7. Raphael Muscarelle

    Raphael Muscarelle Active Member

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    I ran B12 every few tanks for 80k. Took apart egr no need to clean. Put it back together.
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    #7 Raphael Muscarelle, Jun 4, 2023
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  8. bisco

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    you could donate it to kars for kids
     
    #8 bisco, Jun 4, 2023
  9. 3PriusMike

    3PriusMike Prius owner since 2000, Tesla M3 2018

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    If you do so you have to specify that they must change the song in their ads

    Mike
     
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  10. bisco

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    agree 100!
     
    #10 bisco, Jun 4, 2023
  11. Grit

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    :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
     
    #11 Grit, Jun 4, 2023
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