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Should I buy 2008 on the recall list for Cou and C0t 1.2?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by claris, Sep 28, 2013.

  1. claris

    claris New Member

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    2008 with 66,671 miles for $13,888​


    Considering buying this as my first Prius...BUT ..It was on the recall list for Cou and C0t 1.2. It looks like these have been sorted and it has a new Battery. A part of me thinks that it is a VERY good buy with a new battery etc, but maybe it means I should run in the other direction..​

    Other details

    AutoCheck Says​

    It had a Lien placed on the car and gives it a 93, as it had one owner and no accidents and had lovely green check marks for everything but the Lien notice.​

    CarFax says:​

    Maintenance inspection completed​
    Battery replaced​
    Drive belts replaced​
    Front brake pads replaced and rotors resurfaced​
    Battery/charging system checked​

    Toyota Service Records Show​

    9/24/13: 66,675 miles​
    Cou, C0t-1.2. Certified Pre-Owned, Replace Drive Belts, Bettery, F/Pads and Resurface​

    7/10/10​
    90L Pedal Mod for Tundra and SSC​

    Advice greatly appreciated,​

    Thanks​


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    #1 claris, Sep 28, 2013
  2. desmondlee

    desmondlee Member

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    I had a 2007 Prius that had 97k miles on it when I traded it in four months ago.

    The brakes did not need any work on it, and the batteries are still the original.
    I think the drive belts were still the original.

    . . . which makes me wonder how hard people might have been driving this car.

    one friend of mine has an 2005 Prius and he says he just passed 250k and still on the original battery.

    ...just my opinion
     
    #2 desmondlee, Sep 28, 2013
  3. claris

    claris New Member

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    thanks, I hadn't thought about that. The car is certified, would any problems appear in the 12 months warrenty?
    I s'pose if I dropped my gym subscription and cut out a couple of other luxuries, I could buy a 2013 model II as they are offering 0% for 60 months and $1000 trade in...but I have never bought a NEW car, seems such a rip off, though at least I would know I had not bought someone else's wreck
     
    #3 claris, Sep 29, 2013
  4. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Yes.

    Don't worry about the recalls, they would be common to all Prius in that age range.

    Don't be too impressed by the new battery, this is referring to the 12V auxiliary battery and has a value of ~$200. Good luck with your purchase decision.
     
    #4 Patrick Wong, Sep 29, 2013
  5. dorunron

    dorunron Senior Member

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    If you like it, and it fits your budget then buy it. Certified Toyota means it passes all the requirements thereof to meet the program including physical and mechanical condition. They come with a one year warranty that is pretty thorough, and the drivetrain warranty is extended to 100,000 rather than ending at 60,000.

    Remember this fact. A new car is a used car once you drive it off the lot. Buying new does not mean you will be absolutely trouble free. Also a new car depreciates drastically the minute it is driven off the lot.

    For more info refer to this website. Certified Used Toyota Cars, Trucks, SUVs & Hybrids

    Best of luck to you claris, and welcome to Prius Chat.
     
    #5 dorunron, Sep 29, 2013
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