Multiple issues and fixing each on a 15yr old 204450 miles gen2

1. The cat is emissions related, car will run even if that's not working properly.
2. New HV battery should be trouble free for a few years beyond the warranty period
3. Oil burning issue doesn't seem really bad if you're topping off a "little" every 2k miles. I think if you keep topping off, you shouldn't run into any immediate failures.

There are other areas where the car can fail at high mileage. But those 3 that you mentioned shouldn't be an issue for your targeted time frame.

 

The only real alternative is installing a used low miles engine and there's a lot of labor costs too unless DIY. I'd estimate $3k for a shop to do it. Also @ 15 years old, the a/c system is on borrowed time. Same for the brake accumulator.

Some gen 2 owners are spending the equivalent of new car payments in repair+upkeep costs.

GOOD LUCK!

 

Issues with the a/c are typical of any 15 year old car as it just begins to either not work well or not at all from either leaks ($$) or parts failures ($$$). The brake pump begins to maker more louder and more frequent pumping sounds due to internal leaks not holding pressure. Some report loud barking noises or failures of the pump (no brake assist; trouble lights, etc). Neither are remotely close to $500 fixes for non-DIY'ers.

GOOD LUCK!

 

If your buddy replaces the cat, keep in mind the old original Toyota ones are going for $1000 on ebay, just for the precious metal scrap.

 

Crazy! Pays for most of a replacement in ridiculous California.

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The cool part is that I have 4 sitting on the floor of the shop and three more installed in our family cars that I haven't swapped out yet. Doing preemptive swap-outs as time permits. Then I won't care if someone jacks up a car and tries to steal it. Once they look at it, will be very easy to recognize it's aftermarket since its clamped.

 

Finally finished all my swaps yesterday. The OEM converters sold within an hour of listing them on ebay.