2012 Toyota Prius Gen 3 - Blown Engine 151,265 miles -Value?

That's a lot of good questions. Have you considered parting it out? Might want to post it in the for sale forum and see what happens.

 

You won't get anything for it if you trade it in....they'll get it back on the car you buy. How low is the mileage on that used engine? And from what year Prius?
I think I'd have that done and keep driving it if "low mileage is say, 75k or less and all the better if it's from a 2015.....from the local guy, not the stealership.

 

Do a search on installing a 2017 engine. That's what I did. $600 for a 23k 2017 engine.

 

look up the kbb value

 

I don't think repairing would be more profitable if you sell it or trade it in.

I believe replacing the engine and keeping the vehicle, selling as is, or parting out are your best options. Probably more the last two options as there's still a cracked windshield and tail light.

If you don't mind me asking, how do you still owe so much on a 2012? Did you buy used and finance?