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looking at a 2008 tomorrow w/ 120K

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Noob821, Feb 26, 2020.

  1. Noob821

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    Hello Everyone. My first post here. I apologize if this has been asked before.

    I'll be looking at my first Prius tomorrow blind.I work on My Volvo and Audi but this a my first Prius. Sellers are original owners with complete maintenance records.
    Car has 120K. asking 3,900. Please let me know what "red flags" I should be looking for before I open my wallet.. Thank you very much..
     
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    Welcome to PriusChat!!

    You should run the VIN for free at http://toyota.com/owners and you may want to pull a carfax just to be safe.

    Drive a couple of other gen2s around, that way you have an idea of what they should sound and drive like.
     
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    that's a great price for a great car. is that correct for cali? my daughter got $4,500. for her 08 with 135k.
     
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    thanks for the replies. I looked and test drove the car today. It had a couple of minor body damage. front Passenger seat had a tear on the leather. It drover nicely. No major issues on the service records but it seems car got jumped one time at the aux battery failed and replaced two years ago. I'm thinking offering them 3,500.
     
    #4 Noob821, Feb 27, 2020
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    Welcome... You're going to love how much easier it is to work on a Prius compared to a Volvo or Audi... Especially because all us folks at PriusChat have almost a couple decades of searchable solutions for all Prius problems!
     
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