Lowest mile Gen 2 Prius. 5,156 miles. Back on the road after sitting 12 years.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ericbecky, Nov 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM.

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  1. bisco

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    must have been prepping for the penny arcade, but then it went to a nickel
     
    #21 bisco, Nov 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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    I'm not saying right now while there's still Gen2 Prius everywhere... My examples were referencing vehicles from 40 or more years ago... As in I'm talking about a long term investment that you need 20-30 years to mature. As for Bring a Trailer, that's an auction sight for hobby collectors, not professional curators who work for collectors with deep pockets. And again, the amount of documentation you gather up today, will massively boost the value of the vehicle in a couple-few decades.
     
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    Classic_pri Former 2001 Prius 0wner

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    Crazy story, Eric. A Prius owner I know had his Gen 2 totaled because of mouse damage to the instruments. So good luck sorting that out.
    It looks like the car has a pretty high trim level, judging from the fog lights.
     
    #23 Classic_pri, Nov 4, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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    Gotcha. Ok, that makes more sense.

    Looks like we'll be keeping it in the family for now. While it is running and driving, still more clean up to do.
     
    #24 ericbecky, Nov 4, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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    Classic_pri Former 2001 Prius 0wner

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    Can't wait to see the interior/front seats.
     
    #25 Classic_pri, Nov 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    Here ya go.

    At the time of these pics all I did was vacuum it and spray down with some water and a rag.

    The center armrest I did clean up with water and a scrub brush in the sink Just to test what was spilled on it. I think it's hot chocolate. I'll ask the original owner next time I see him.
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    #26 ericbecky, Nov 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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    Classic_pri Former 2001 Prius 0wner

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    That looks quite serviceable. How does it smell?
     
    #27 Classic_pri, Nov 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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    Very commendable, doubly so for a beige interior; they’re a headache.
     
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    Was pretty mouse-y when I first got it. I 've spent days cleaning and deodorizing the interior since then.
    To get a deep cleaning, I stripped out all of the rear interior panels, the battery pack,and most brackets. Also removed glove box, climate control fan, etc up front and sanitized there as well. Did 2 very short ozone treatments.
    The smell is mitigated but not perfect yet.
    Will be deep cleaning fabric throughout this week and I'll reassess after that.
     
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    What kind of Toyota dealership changes the oil on a Prius with 5K miles 13 times from 2002-2013/14? There is a ethical standard that is not met. If a customer comes in with 100 miles between their last oil change. Does the dealer say it's either 5k-10K between oil changes or time? That just seems so shady to me if the story you are telling is true. Basically you have a dealership taking advantage of either an elderly customer or one with mental/cognitive issues if the miles and story are true.

    Final question. If a Prius owner changes their oil every year for 13 years. What explains the lack of care, maintenance or consistency for the last decade? Did the Prius owner die or become incapacitated for more than a decade? If people are creatures of habit. What broke the Prius oil change pattern of 13 oil changes around 2013/14?
     
    #30 TinyTim, Nov 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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    Miles or months, whichever comes first, is the instruction from Toyota.

    even a mothballed car: once a year, start it, do a good drive, change the oil.
     
    #31 Mendel Leisk, Nov 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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    Dir you even read the thread title? It has been SITTING for over a decade!
     
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