Looking for advice on used purchase.

Hello All,
I am new to the Prius world and recently decided to get one. Ha ha ha. It turns out there isn't one to be had in my area for miles. I did find what I think is a good deal from a reputable auto rebuilder. He has a 2007 pruis (i think package #2) with mild front end damage. It looks to need a radiator, hood bumper etc, but the engine looks in fine shape. He has offered to sell it to me for $20,000 after he rebuilds it and will provide me with a 2 month 2500 mile guarantee to fix anything that he might have missed that wouldn't be covered under warranty. Here are my questions:
1. Since the Prius is a Hybrid should I be concerned that there are specialty components that will continually cause me problems down the road as a result of the crash?

2. Since this vehicle has been basically un-driveable, (it will start and drive but the radiator is damaged so I haven't done more than drive it on the lot), should I be concerned with the condition of the main batteries given that it may have been sitting for some time and will Toyota replace them under warranty should they fail?

3. Does anyone know how well Toyota warrants a vehicle that has been in a crash?

Thanks very much in advance, Greylar

 

Thank you very much for the replys. I definitely will reconsider this deal. The $20,000 includes taking it to back to new condition but as you all have stated it was still in a wreck.

By the look of it I would say the driver was adjusting something on the dash and didn't noticed until the last second or two that there was someone stopped in front of him. There is the classic hood crinkle that you get when you are hard on the brakes and kind of go under a vehicle in front of you. But I wouldn't say the speed was more than 15-20 miles an hour.

If this were any other vehicle I wouldn't even have second thoughts but since the Prius is a special car I am a little leary of ongoing mystery problems.

Thanks again,
Greylar

 

This doesn't have a salvage title. So I don't think the warranty issue would be there because of that. Still a little scary if there are problems down the road.

G

 

Thanks Charansr for the ebay tip. If you don't mind a salvage title you can get some sweet deals. G

 

Thanks again for the advice. I bit the bullet this morning and got on the waiting list for a new one. There are only 4 in front of me (smaller dealer) so it might only be six weeks but more likely closer to eight.

Thanks,
G