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Advice on a junked 2002 Prius

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by JimMPrius, Mar 14, 2013.

  1. JimMPrius

    JimMPrius New Member

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    Hello,
    My 2002 Prius died a few months ago and after having my Toyata dealer and an independent Toyata repair shop look at it, I know the hybrid engine and hybrid computer need replacing. The engine is still OK and has ~170K miles. The body and interior are in good to very good condition.
    I desperately needed a car to get to work so I am already driving a new Prius C. The dealer did not offer anything on my 2002 Prius for a trade in because it was not running at the time of the sale.
    I'd like to do the best thing with my 2002. I have looked into selling it to a junk place who offered $700 to tow it away. The three month old new tires cost almost that much. So I wonder, is there any possibility the 2002 is worth more than $700 to anyone? For scrap or parts? Can anyone reccomend who I would talk to about that?
     
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    sdtundra Senior Member

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    Where are you located?
     
  3. JimMPrius

    JimMPrius New Member

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    New York, near NYC/north NJ.