Buying a 06 with 144 k miles

It has a recent new battery pac, and the people I may buy it from has kept it maintained.
Should I be worried that I'm going to have to turn into a heavy duty research guy to own a car like this ?
I'm not afraid to learn some of the basics, I have a background in keeping up with planned services, and taking it to a mechanic when needed.
I guess after reading some of the post of people trouble shooting older Prius on here, make me wonder what I might be getting into.
I'm hopping that some of the moderate to extreme problems with the cars on here are from lack of maintenance.
Anyway plan to test drive Prius in 4 days.
Any suggestions would be great.

Joe

 

I have a local Prius mechanic that will look at it,thanks for the advice .
You sound like certain parts to be replaced like most cars, but you seem to see the glass half full, as far as owning a Prius for the long haul. The real expensive battery PAC was replaced, not for sure what that is called?

 

Yes, from Toyota.
The guy that is selling it is a Scientist , I have the feeling he took care of it by the book.
So if it checks out, would you think I could have a good car to drive for another 144k, with not to serious problems. I know Prius are known to last a long time, hopefully if I buy it and maintain it ,I can stay ahead of the curve. The asking price is 6800.00

 

Rep
Also all tires replaced with Michelin tires less than a year ago .
If I buy car, will report on work that has been done, he has all records.
Private buy, not a Dealer.

 

You have a good point, the seller suggested to wait to Sat because of his work schedule.
We have a verbal agreement that he will give me first chance. He also knows I'm pre approved at the bank and I have inquired about a Prius Mech looking it over where he lives 30 min away.
Yep, I am with you, can't wait to see it. They are dragging their feet, hahaha.
Thanks for the support, will give feedback after Sat morning.

 

Amen to that, I think it's a good sign also.
When I first noticed the ad about a week ago, at that point the car had been on a local listing for two weeks or more, I think that some people see the mileage and run .
It's been garaged and I can't wait to see it.

 

Thanks, I will post info about car after I see it Sat morning.
Maybe I will learn how to upload some photos.

Tomorrow I will test drive and look the 06 with 144k.
What should I look for, not knowing the Prius car too well, actually I owned a 2002 Prius briefly 4 years ago. Say like braking or transmission , would there be something to look for it there is a problem. I think it might be a great car for the mileage.
If I do agree to buy car, I will have a Prius mechanic look it over before sealing the deal.
Any help would be great.

 

JC, thanks for the tips, I will be sure to use your suggestions.
Bedrock, I will be looking for HV battery receipt, thanks.
He actually is a Biologist, hehehe
But I'm thinking he and his wife took the ownership and maintenance of this Prius very seriously.
Hey, they bought a new one.
Fill everybody in tomorrow in the PM.

 

Ok, checked out and drove the 06 with 144k. I would say the overall body of the car is in fair to good shape. Front bumper corner has a six inch gash, one door is scuffed, showing primer maybe.
The interior is presentable , few cosmetic issues .
Engine oil looks great, maybe just changed, very clear, he has been using synthetic engine oil since 50k. Here is the biggie, to his knowledge , the tranny fluid has never been changed.
The car ran and drove great, air was cold.
I did see the receipt for the Hybrid Battery, it was a dealer item.
So bedrock, you were right, this guy took care of some general maintenance , but didn't do things like change trans oil.
My approach to this car is , I want to buy it because it runs good, has a new Hybrid battery,
And I'm not overly concerned about the body and paint issues at this point .
He did keep the engine oil changed.
Plus new Tires.
I will have garage check it out next week before buying, to see what color trans fluid might be.
I'm thinking dark brown maybe.
Anybody have any thoughts ?

 

Thanks for the feedback on the car JC, that is good to know.
That's the way I feel about it too .
Did you ever read about the guy in Fla that put 465 k on his 09 Prius?
He changed his transaxle fluid at 125-235-355 k
It came up online in a search
I think it was posted last summer on bobistheoilguy.com