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2002 Prius deemed total loss, want to retain salvage, what should I be on the look out for?

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by mexicatl, Jun 28, 2024 at 2:19 PM.

  1. mexicatl

    mexicatl Junior Member

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    My 2002 Prius has been deemed a total loss by my insurance here in California. I was broadsided at an intersection in a hit and run last week. The other driver ran a red light and has not been identified. The car is banged up all the way from the front left wheel to the back bumper. Dents, scratches and broken panel. There might also be suspension/alignment damage, but it is getting checked out today. It still drives, but I think it feels a bit strange.

    The car has about 126,000 miles on it, a new catalytic converter, a shield, a traction battery was replaced about eight years ago and regular maintenance. Generally in excellent shape, which makes this loss all the worse.

    If there is no suspension or alignment damage (or other damage that might compromise the safety of the vehicle), then I am inclined to retain salvage and slowly repair the car. What type of damage should I be on the look out?

    Does it make sense to retain salvage? Should I cash out?
     

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    #1 mexicatl, Jun 28, 2024 at 2:19 PM
  2. GinnyV

    GinnyV New Member

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    Mexicatl, My 2001 has 128,000 and I just lost the steering rack and pinion on my car which also has a new cat and inverter pump. Sorry to hear you got broadsided. Good luck on your decision. I’m looking for rack and pinion for my car. 2nd time its failed.
     
    #2 GinnyV, Jun 28, 2024 at 6:58 PM
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  3. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    There's no damage to that car are you kidding me You got insurance working on that they're going to do something about it no kidding yeah I wouldn't let that car go anywhere I mean that little bit of scratching there you can about buff most of that out who needs to have it pulled and flattened and all that body work man hours for what an old Corolla Prius car nobody does that I'm surprised this thing is still on the road in California I figured peer pressure would laugh it off the road or something I don't know but that's nothing there clean that right up and keep it Don't let that car go anywhere especially with that kind of mileage the insides nice right All the plastic good been kept in the shade maybe a garage I don't know but yeah that that doesn't go anywhere at least not here anyway if that's embarrassing to drive oh boy I would be driving it into the next century.
     
    #3 Tombukt2, Jun 28, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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