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  1. Spaded

    Spaded New Member

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    Hello, I work at a dealership and I picked up a 2007 Prius with over 200k miles on it. Was a trade in and I bought it from my work. Now I'm trying to get it back to running right.

    Love this forum, I've read a lot of good info and advice
     
    #1 Spaded, Jan 26, 2015
  2. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Greetings and welcome aboard!

    That wasn't me that said all those mean things about stealerships.....that was another ETC(SS). ;)

    200K?
    You'll get at least another 50-100k out of it.

    Good Luck!!
     
    #2 ETC(SS), Jan 26, 2015
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    all the best!(y)
     
    #3 bisco, Jan 26, 2015
  4. Bob-blehead

    Bob-blehead Junior Member

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    Congratulations! If you don't mind me asking, what needs fixing? Just curious about what project(s) you'll be working on.
     
    #4 Bob-blehead, Jan 27, 2015
  5. kingnba6

    kingnba6 Active Member

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    Seems pretty high mileage to me. Best of luck!
     
    #5 kingnba6, Jan 27, 2015
  6. jdcollins5

    jdcollins5 Senior Member

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    Welcome and congrats. Keep us posted on your progress !
     
    #6 jdcollins5, Jan 27, 2015
  7. Spaded

    Spaded New Member

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    Yup 205k and the previous owner never did any maintenance on it other than tires, brakes and oil changes.... this be the spark plugs I pulled out
    Well for starters the windshield was cracked (replaced windshield), right front headlight did not work (had to replace bulb and ballast), multiple check engine codes, A/C does not blow cold, and it was a pig sty inside (leather seats! easy to clean!).

    I am a mechanic and assistant service manager to I get parts at cost plus 10% so repairs are really cheap when I do them myself. Although I still have a p0420 code (catalytic) and I am in california, my cost for the cat alone is still $1500. (ouch)
     
    #7 Spaded, Jan 27, 2015
  8. Bob-blehead

    Bob-blehead Junior Member

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    Not too bad, other than your catalytic. Best of luck, and enjoy your "new" car.
     
    #8 Bob-blehead, Jan 27, 2015
  9. Prius2007xyz

    Prius2007xyz Junior Member

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    Yikes about the cat cost! My 12v battery needed replacing $195.00 & replaced it myself.
    Have you had to solve any TPSM issues? If so can you give a brief summary use of the "SET" button procedure, under steering wheel...?
     
    #9 Prius2007xyz, Jan 29, 2015
  10. Spaded

    Spaded New Member

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    Tire pressure sensors are a headache for all vehicles. I haven't had an issue with mine yet. But the "set" button procedure is in your owners manual, of course I keep my PSI much higher than the guideline in the door for fuel efficiency. If you have run thru the "set" procedure already tho it could be that one of your sensors has died, I've replaced quite a few of them on all sorts of cars.
    Tire p
     
    #10 Spaded, Feb 2, 2015
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