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100k mileage 2001 prius for 3900

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Joe Brown, Oct 18, 2012.

  1. Joe Brown

    Joe Brown Junior Member

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    I stumbled upon an ad that was selling a prius for 3900. Sounds like a really good deal. Is there anything I should look out for? I'm not a mechanic but everything is advertised as good/great/clean
     
    #1 Joe Brown, Oct 18, 2012
  2. Munpot42

    Munpot42 Senior Member

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    You know a good Prius repair shop?
     
    #2 Munpot42, Oct 18, 2012
  3. joedirte

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    We don't have stickies because for some reason the mods hate Gen 1 and won't even spend to 30 seconds it would take to move it out into it's own forum. (and yes I'm familiar with XenForo and it's bull they don't treat Gen I as it's own subforum.. even for SEO purposes)

    Anyways, since there is no sticky and you aren't the first to post this...

    Who should and should NOT buy a 2001-03 Prius | PriusChat

    And also read this:

    Introduction to traction battery rebuilding/refurbishment | PriusChat

    Best case if you buy a NHW11 it has 50% to 75% battery capacity and you may get a few years before the battery pack is bad. Of course it may have been replaced under warranty.
     
    #3 joedirte, Oct 18, 2012
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