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  1. stevemcl

    stevemcl Junior Member

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    Bought it 3 days ago.It has 233,000 miles.Had some exhaust work done today for $50,hopefully that is what triggered the check engine light.My neighbor is bringing his scanner over to check the codes.Im happy with it so far.
     
    #1 stevemcl, Jan 2, 2016
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    I am considering the purchase of a 2004 with 120K for approximately $5K. Did you use KBB or Edmunds to estimate the value? This would be a private sale. With 233K miles did you take it for an inspection?
     
    #2 xx17p, Jan 2, 2016
  3. stevemcl

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    Yes I looked at KBB.I got the car for $2750 plus all the fees it was $3300 out the door.I didn't take it for inspection,probably should have.Midas does inspections for $30.I looked underneath while getting an exhaust repair estimate.I drove it for about an hour and everything seemed ok.The Check engine light didn't come on until a couple days later.The passenger side headlight is out of adjustment and the adjuster doesn't work.May just buy an aftermarket assembly.
     
    #3 stevemcl, Jan 2, 2016
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  4. JC91006

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    You most likely need a catalytic converter
     
    #4 JC91006, Jan 2, 2016
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    welcome! the '04 is a beast and should serve you well. all the best!(y)
     
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  6. stevemcl

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    Why do you say that?
     
    #6 stevemcl, Jan 2, 2016
  7. JC91006

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    The check engine light is emissions related, that's usually that part that fails with high miles. What exhaust work did you do?
     
    #7 JC91006, Jan 2, 2016
  8. stevemcl

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    Had the pipe that goes to the muffler replaced.
     
    #8 stevemcl, Jan 3, 2016
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    if you read the stored DTC's on the car, it'll tell you if the check engine light was related to the catalytic converter or not.
     
    #9 JC91006, Jan 3, 2016
  10. stevemcl

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    The code reader did not work for some reason.Just came up as error.I disconnected the battery for 5 mins and CEL went off.Drove it about 15 miles and it stayed off.
     
    #10 stevemcl, Jan 3, 2016
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    Yes the 04 Prius was motor trend car of the year that year
     
    #11 Peneloprius, Jan 4, 2016
  12. Munpot42

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    Yeah well, the AMC Pacer was also a Motor Trend car of the year. I agree that the 04 was well built, but never trust the Moto Trend...
     
    #12 Munpot42, Jan 11, 2016
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    My check engine light came on and it was the cat. Got a replacement for $300.


    iPad ?
     
    #13 pnyglfr, Feb 4, 2016
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