Advice requested for '02 purchase (or not)

Howdy all. I've gotten to that "who do you trust" point on an '02 Prius that has 70k, is certified by the Toyota dealer (runs out 10/31/08), one-owner in great shape, and the HV battery warranty runs out 10/31/09. I getting mixed messages, as in another Toyota dealer is saying that I'll very likely need a new HV battery within 30k miles at the cost of $6 grand. I already own an '05 Prius and we're extremely happy with it. So, I'm concerned about that financial liability, if indeed that is the truth. The '02 is only a couple of thousand more than that. All I have to do to buy this is to say "yes" and it's a deal. So, I'm turning to you, the experts. Thanks!

 

Thanks, Jim. I am inclined to think the same thing about the second dealer. And, reading the many previous posts about the lack of battery failure helps make the deal a good one.
Paul