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WTB non running Prius(es) (bad engine, dead battery, etc).

Discussion in 'Private Sales' started by Dxta, Jun 26, 2019.

  1. Dxta

    Dxta Senior Member

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    i guys. I have no problems with the potential likely failures of such vehicles.
    I tend to get lot of such vehicles imported from North America, to Lagos, Nigeria.
    I have being in the business of refurbishing, and fixing such kinda vehicles.
    Could any of the forum members please suggest a link, or address, either in USA, or Canada, where one could order for or bid such "dead" vehicles?
    How much do you think such kinds of vehicles are sold over there?

    Thanks
     
  2. ericbecky

    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    Do you have a way to pay for the cars?

    And do you already have a shipper that can help with shipping the cars to Nigeria?
     
  3. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    Copart is your friend: https://www.copart.com/

    A few friends and I discussed buying a crashed F-car off there once as a project.
     
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  4. Dxta

    Dxta Senior Member

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    I'm thinking doing probably to use western union, or so.
    I don't have a shipper yet.
    I'm in the planning stages right.
    Would want to know if such opportunities exist first.
     
  5. YumYum

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    I have a 2006 prius (personal sale) about to post - waiting on moderator approval if you are interested in it. I live in Montgomery Alabama. Here's my ad.---Brand new hybrid battery installed by Toyota dealership at 155K miles. Currently has 208K miles. Silver exterior, grey interior. Has rear bumper damage but does not interfere with hatch closure and small dent on edge of hood. Runs well but periodically the check engine triangle light comes on then goes off. We took it to the dealership nearly 2 years ago and they ran a diagnostic on the car but couldn't find anything wrong with it. Dealership performed a tune up and we have been driving it with no problems (except the triangle light goes off and on). Recently got a new job with company car. So we no longer need this Prius. Took it to Toyota dealership to run diagnostic again since we were going to sell it. They kept it for 3 weeks trying to get the check engine light to stay on and register a code during several test drives. They could not determine anything wrong with it and said sometimes the light will come on for a minor problem such as loose light bulb and go off again without registering a code. As I said, we've been driving it for about 2 years with no problems other then the red triangle going off and on periodically. I have the official report from dealership stating they could not find anything wrong with the car. Kelly Blue Book private sales price is between $1828 and $3889 for fair condition. The fairly new dealership hybrid battery and tires alone is well worth my $1500 asking price. But this car has plenty of get up and go remaining and is a great ride.
     
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