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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Delta Flyer II, Aug 30, 2013.

  1. Delta Flyer II

    Delta Flyer II Active Member

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    Hello fellow Prii owners...

    My mom is a commuter, and her current car is drinking way too much gas, we were thinking about getting her a 2002 / 2003 Prius, something she can just use for a commuter or switch off and on, doesn't need to be anything spectacular....

    Has anyone heard or know of any problems or such? We've seen them anywhere from $3k - $5k some in really good condition...

    Any thoughts, comments, suggestions, look out for's would be greatly appreciated....

    PS Sorry if this is posted in the wrong area.
     
    #1 Delta Flyer II, Aug 30, 2013
  2. jfschultz

    jfschultz Active Member

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    You may find it easier to locate a good second generation (2004-2009) Prius.


    iPad ? HD
     
    #2 jfschultz, Aug 30, 2013
  3. bisco

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    stay away from gen I (prior to '04) unless you are a crackerjack mechanic.
     
    #3 bisco, Aug 30, 2013
  4. wheelsup

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    I just recently bought a '99 Volvo V70 for $250 locally. The negative battery cable was disconnected and it kept cutting out on the previous owner. I didn't need the car and flipped it but it gets 30 MPG highway. Honestly unless you are driving a lot around the city the Prius doesn't make sense from a cost standpoint IMO. The extra $5000-$8000 or so you'd spend for a decent one buys a lot of gas.

    If she is doing a lot of highway driving look for a small commuter car like the Pontiac Vibe (same as Toyota Matrix without the name markup) or something similar without the potential $3k charge for a new battery pack (a very real possibility on an older higher mileage Prius).
     
    #4 wheelsup, Aug 31, 2013
  5. Delta Flyer II

    Delta Flyer II Active Member

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    Thank you all for your feedback....

    She drives 150 miles per day... has a V6 and its not the best on fuel....

    We will see how things will work out in the upcoming month. A buddy of mine and I changed out spark plugs (sadly the rears you have to take off the exhaust manifold, damn British cars) MAS cleaned, and a bunch of other stuff cleaned... Seems to be running much better and we will see if the fuel economy goes up.

    But thank you all for your comments and suggestions
     
    #5 Delta Flyer II, Aug 31, 2013
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