Gen 3 on Craig's What features can you see from this ad ?

you got it markee!

 

There is no touring package for 2010. The 17 inch wheels are consistent with a trim level 5.

SCH-I535

 

It has package 5 wheels but it does not have a navigation screen. Maybe no backup camera? Priced a bit too low too.

 

+1 to both of the above; looks like a V (later renamed to Five to avoid confusion with the v) with no options; I think two packages were offered - the navigation, and the advanced tech (which included nav).

A little funny that they apparently put on 2000 miles between writing the ad and taking photos for it, considering the relatively low odometer reading - 2000 miles would probably be like 2 months of driving if they averaged the same rate over 4 years...

 

Where does the backup camera appear? I can't imagine a V with no camera

 

That seller sounds mentally challenged and is too lazy to write a decent ad.

Might be a Two base model with 17" wheels added. Weird.

gen II Prius ? Ewwwww

 

If it has been properly repaired then there's no issue. Growing up my parents had a 1997 Chrysler Concorde that was a salvage title but the car was flawless for them. It was repaired by a shop that only worked on salvaged Chrysler Concordes, 300Ms & LHS's and Dodge Intrepids. Thus he was able to do excellent work because he only worked on four models of car which were all the same basic car just with different bodies.

It would be good to compare how the salvage Prius drives next to a 2010 Prius with identical features that has never been in an accident. If the salvage car feels different then you should walk away. Also, was there frame damage? That's much harder to repair. The car that my parents owned had no frame damage in the accident. The shop who sold it to us showed us pictures of the car before he fixed it and provided us with a detailed list of everything he had to fix. That's the mark of a good salvage seller.

 

don't by a salvage prius unless you are a competent hybrid tech, or are looking for a 'fun' project. the issues can be endless. as far as genII vs gen III, they are both great cars and quite similar, so drive each for your own evaluation. you will get plenty of opinions both ways from priuschatters.

 

Florida = Flood. but not just any water flooding. SALT WATER flooding... to much risk IMO for a salvage title prius..

 

gen III Prius has the improved hybrid drivetrain with reduction gear for one of the motor generators allowing the car to EV at higher speeds. and from what I recall, the gen III EVs a lot more at low speeds than the genII

 

I don't know if it has one, but if it does, it would be viewed in the rear-view mirror. The manual shows that as an option; if the rear view monitor system is equipped but the navigation system is not, the camera screen is included as part of the HomeLink mirror.

I wondered that briefly too, but think it's unlikely given that it has leather, too. I think I can see the seat heater buttons too, but I can't tell for sure. So it's likely at least a IV or V, and probably a V.

 

There is no warranty on salvage cars, unless it's 5000 bucks, I would look for a clean title

SM-N900P ?

 

aftermarket leather is pretty sweet, i wouldn't let cloth hold me back from a good deal.

 

The red ext/tan int in the Craig's List ad could be a Prius Three, has connectivity with JBL... looks like the small JBL square is on the front door speakers. Most likely not a Five, unless a Five didn't come equipped with Nav. I've never seen a Five without Nav.

Never buy a salvage title. If there is something wrong with it or something goes wrong, you'll be stuck with repair and won't be able to sell it easily. Too risky.