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Repair or sell as-is?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Cheryl Boyd, Mar 14, 2020.

  1. Cheryl Boyd

    Cheryl Boyd New Member

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    My daughter bought a used 2006 Prius about 18 months ago. It currently has about 185K miles on it. The battery died on her and she replaced it two months ago with a reconditioned battery with a lifetime guarantee. She's also replaced the brakes and tires. The AC doesn't work.

    She thought she was good to go for a while before she could save up and get a different car. Two days ago, someone stole her catalytic converter and is now facing another $1500+ repair.

    So the question is this: does she replace the catalytic converter and sell it for whatever she can get, maybe $2000 or should she just trade it in on something else? Any ideas on what she could get as a trade-in?

    Any insight is greatly appreciated!
     
    #1 Cheryl Boyd, Mar 14, 2020
  2. cthindi

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    I would sell it if I get 2000 for it. Most reconditioned batteries have proven to be failures. So that could be another big expense that might pop up.
     
    #2 cthindi, Mar 14, 2020
  3. bisco

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    if you can't diy, move on to a non hybrid corolla or other low maintenance vehicle.
     
    #3 bisco, Mar 14, 2020
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    I'm also in Kentucky. I assume your daughter is as well? If so, you can get an aftermarket cat legally and it will be significantly cheaper. It's only in California and maybe certain other states that OEM is required. RockAuto has a few for around $350 and you could probably get any muffler shop to replace it for ~$100.
    2008 TOYOTA PRIUS 1.5L L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Catalytic Converter | RockAuto
     
    #4 oldtechaa, Mar 14, 2020
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