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2002 with a new hv battery!

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by gentle lentil, Jan 29, 2019.

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  1. gentle lentil

    gentle lentil New Member

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    I bought a 2002 Prius with a new (refurbished?) hv battery that was installed like this week. It was $3,800 total, 140k miles, and no other issues, was that a fair deal? Car fax looks clear, only issues are foggy headlights and a slight dent on the top of the car.

    Also, I want to do a 700 mile road trip to check out Yellowstone national park, and would like some feedback on what I should check or change.

    This is my first car since the old Buick I drove around as a teenager, so any advice would be great.
     
    #1 gentle lentil, Jan 29, 2019
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    Welcome to the forum. There are a lot of folks in the group who provide sage advice so you are in the right place - I have learned a lot reading old and new posts which has helped as I DIY my old 2002.

    To me $3800 seems like a fair price for a 2002 with such low miles - mine has 232,000

    About heading to Yellowstone I would join AAA and head out. Just be aware that you are not going to get as good of gas mileage on the freeway or when you cross the Cascades - Enjoy - I love my little Prius
     
    #2 2002_Pri_Rod, Jan 30, 2019
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    gentle lentil New Member

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    Thank you for the welcome!! I'm really excited about this. I didn't realize how smoothly and quietly priuses drove! It's convinced me to make my next car a prius too.

    Also, good call on joining AAA, I never would have thought about it.
     
    #3 gentle lentil, Jan 31, 2019
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    AAA is an old car drivers friend - always nice to have that extra security and you can often get discounts at hotel and restaurants if you are a AAA member - plus they provide dmv services
     
    #4 2002_Pri_Rod, Feb 1, 2019
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