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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Michelle McConnell, Jul 30, 2024 at 3:44 PM.

  1. Michelle McConnell

    Michelle McConnell New Member

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    My son has been using my 2014 Prius, and it's just shy of 200K miles. Basically, it died in the driveway about a month ago. We had it towed to the dealership, and they took 2 weeks to diagnose it. My son was told it needs a new short block, there was barely any coolant in the engine, cylinder 1 misfire and "probably more". 8 grand to fix.
    I obviously don't want to sink that much money into it. What are our viable options? Should we sell it for parts (which will require another tow but we have AAA)? Thanks in advance for any advice.
     
    #1 Michelle McConnell, Jul 30, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    Common very common run Don't dillydally don't walk run quickly You don't want any part of this there are plenty of cars in the universe and all that kind of nonsense Don't even fool with this It's quite silly unless you can show me almost brand new looking 2014 whatever it is forget it these are not keepers never will be they're glorified taxi cabs maybe. Will be interesting to see what you will consider and eventually purchase.
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Jul 31, 2024 at 5:24 AM
  3. ASRDogman

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    You can get a remanufactured engine from the hybrid pit for less than $3000.
    Are you able to install it yourself? If not, find an independent shop that will do it for a LOT
    less than the dealership.
    You can also search for a used motor from Toyota, JDM? I just think of the name of them.
    Not sure if JDM is correct or not, but someone else will chime in. They are usually around $1500,
    and supposed to only have around 50,000 miles on them.
    I woulnd't get one from a junk yard, because you don't know what shape it's in.

     
    #3 ASRDogman, Jul 31, 2024 at 7:56 AM
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