Local Prius FS -- question

ericisbacchus · 07-01-2007, 11:17 AM

Listing in the paper is for a 2002, 48K miles, for $8900. Should I jump on it?

I talked to them and they said it was bought at an insurance auction. I guess it had some body damage that's been repaired.

What is the reliability like on those cars? I'm 6'4", would I fit in it? I think I can probably expect double the mpg as for my V6 Solara.

**efusco** · 07-01-2007, 12:06 PM

The '02s are pretty small compared to the '04+ Prius so you definately want to sit in it to be sure you're comfortable.
Reliability is very good and you could expect another 200k+ miles out of that car if it's been well cared for. That seems like a great price on it as well.
Definately check out the accident report and such to make sure the frame wasn't damaged and not other 'hidden' issues.

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07-01-2007, 11:17 AM	#1
ericisbacchus Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 15 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Listing in the paper is for a 2002, 48K miles, for $8900. Should I jump on it? I talked to them and they said it was bought at an insurance auction. I guess it had some body damage that's been repaired. What is the reliability like on those cars? I'm 6'4", would I fit in it? I think I can probably expect double the mpg as for my V6 Solara.

07-01-2007, 12:06 PM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 17,963 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 92 Thanked 444 Times in 256 Posts Friends: 41	The '02s are pretty small compared to the '04+ Prius so you definately want to sit in it to be sure you're comfortable. Reliability is very good and you could expect another 200k+ miles out of that car if it's been well cared for. That seems like a great price on it as well. Definately check out the accident report and such to make sure the frame wasn't damaged and not other 'hidden' issues.