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2007 March build Itech

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Luke1971, Mar 31, 2019.

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  1. Luke1971

    Luke1971 New Member

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    Hi all
    In Australia and looking at a Prius full leather Itech 82000kms
    Seller is getting rid of as mother cant drive and is in nursing home
    Full Toyota service history completed on months rather than distance which I think is a positive
    Car has sat 4 months since the last service
    8k Aussie so pricey but they sell for this all day in Australia sometimes with more kms and sometimes the lower spec model
    Clean inside and out with beige leather interior
    Only the real spoiler show signs of fading
    Any pointers please advise
    Really like the concept of these cars
    Thanks in advance
     
    #1 Luke1971, Mar 31, 2019
  2. bisco

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    welcome!

    main thing is the hybrid battery. getting near the end of average expectancy, and sitting 4 months can be har on it.
    brake actuator can be an expensive issue, as can a/c.

    but overall, a great car, and one you're likely to do well with.

    all the best!(y)
     
    #2 bisco, Apr 1, 2019
  3. 09Prius2

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    If it sat 4 months in hot summer temperatures its risky. The hot interior can bake the battery without getting cooled down with ac a few times a week.

    Going to car auctions where the cars sit for weeks or months waiting on paperwork and titles to get sold, in the summertime I see about 50% of the priuses developing some kind of heat related issue after baking in the sun for so long.

    Of course when a car is brand new it might sit for a year but thats different. Once a hybrid is a few years old the game changes.
     
    #3 09Prius2, Apr 2, 2019
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