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Looking to buy a Used Gen 3 Engine

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by AdamSF, Oct 12, 2022.

  1. AdamSF

    AdamSF New Member

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    Hey all,

    I’m looking for a good place to buy a used engine. I’m in SF Bay Area. Thanks!
     
  2. Tombukt2

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    JDM imports isn't out that way?
     
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    Hey thannks. JDM is currently my #1 choice. Just looking for other options as well.
     
  4. Tombukt2

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    There aren't really other options that are the same in America you'll never find a low mileage Gen 3 engine that the front end hasn't been smacked so hard It could be other problems etc etc these are engineered takeouts to meet market demands in another country I mean yeah it's a win-win for $1,100 bucks and you're not going to touch that at local junk yards and stuff at least I won't hear in the southeast and boy the mileage I'll wind up with no way.
     
  5. AzusaPrius

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    Check out hybridpit.com

    You can use promo code azusa to save 5%

    I got my engine from them and it drives so smooth with the new 2015 pistons/rings.
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    I was thinking about purchasing a rebuilt engine from them. Any problems so far? Thanks
     
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    All is running smooth for a year now.

    You can check their engines out on their site and use my code azusa to save!!!
     
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    How many miles...appreciate the information
     
  10. AzusaPrius

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    They have VIN numbers on them that you can check on and find out the mileage.

    You would have to talk with hybridpit for the VIN numbers they have in stock.