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Repair or Sell? Seeking advice

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by TRX, Oct 5, 2024 at 9:39 PM.

  1. TRX

    TRX New Member

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    Hello all, longtime reader, first-time poster.

    I have a 2011 Prius with 156k miles facing some potentially heavy repairs. I've listed them all, with complete service history below. For those of you who've seen a lot of these, I'm seeking advice whether to repair or invest in a newer prius / older Toyota (I don't have much $ to spare right now).

    I can probably do brakes and suspension myself, but I'm not sure whether it's worth stacking a bunch more miles on this car or if I'm just going to keep having problems. I know 2011 isn't the best year.

    Thanks so much for your advice!

    Upcoming Repairs:
    Brake Booster / Actuator (seems to be gradually failing since 150k, but unsure)
    Front Suspension (totally shot)
    Full Brake replacement
    EGR valve seems to needs cleaning
    Hybrid Battery getting lower..
    Also need new tires...


    Complete service history (w/ regular oil and tire rotations):
    150k - cat converter replaced
    11/23 - new 12v
    141k - sway bar links
    130k - new head gasket, spark plugs, egr cooler
    103k - wheel hub, bearing, passenger
    100k - spark plugs
    90k - hybrid inverter (under warranty)
    68k - purchased at 15.1k 7/4
     
  2. ForestBeekeeper

    ForestBeekeeper Active Member

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    What do you mean when you say: "Hybrid Battery getting lower.." ?

    What is lower?
     
  3. douglasjre

    douglasjre Senior Member

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    I'd do the repairs and keep it
     
  4. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    Cat changed 6k miles ago… is the engine an oil burner?

    What does the body, paint and interior look like?
     
  5. bisco

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    i would do the minimum necessary to sell it, if you can find a non hybrid you can afford.