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Junkyard haul!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by egg_salad, Oct 18, 2017.

  1. egg_salad

    egg_salad Active Member

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    Around here, it's unusual to see a G2 Prius at the self-service junkyards. I think that Prius specialists snatch them up at auction for more money than junkyards are willing to pay.

    But I found a 2006 with a super-hard front hit.

    I like to have spare bits for modifying, so I can keep the originals and return to stock when I sell.

    I got:
    TPMS and SKS switches. (I don't know what I'll do with them, but there's a spare hole in that position and I might want them for something.)

    Console lid for reupholstering in vinyl, and keep the original one pretty.

    Cargo area light, so I can modify for LED

    Rear wiper grommet, for a DIY wiper delete.

    ...and I also found a stubby replacement antenna on a VW (uses same thread as Prius)

    Total was well south of $20.
     
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  2. 05PreeUs

    05PreeUs Senior Member

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    I always grab as many 12v relays and fuses as I can carry, light bulbs & sockets etc., because they never charge for them because no one ever seems to want these parts ;)

    Jacks, Owner's Guides and lug-wrenches are also great finds that can bring good $$$.
     
  3. MelonPrius

    MelonPrius Senior Member

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    Nice find and even better pricing. I still think you must be a good negotiator! Send me a pm if you find any gen 3's in these junkyards.
     
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    well done egg!(y)