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Should I buy a 2004 prius with 155,000 miles on it?

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  1. Hoffpotato

    Hoffpotato New Member

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    It also has had the catalytic converter replaced, refurbished hybrid battery 3 years ago too. But it has engine codes p1121, p1150, and p0420. The first two have something to do with the hot coolant storage tank? I'm not a mechanic lol. But if a person got these engine codes and then continued driving every day for a while, would it cause permanent damage? I couldn't really figure out if the coolant pump they're talking about is the main water pump or something more minor? Does this mean the engine has been overheating or not? Anybody out there know?
     
    #1 Hoffpotato, Feb 23, 2024
  2. Hoffpotato

    Hoffpotato New Member

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    He wants 3800$ for it by the way, forgot that part
     
    #2 Hoffpotato, Feb 23, 2024
  3. BiomedO1

    BiomedO1 Senior Member

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    Is Colorado a CARB state? Do you have annual car inspections? If you do, the correct price for that car is FREE. Especially since you don't wrench on cars. Translation - it's a money pit; even if you did wrench on cars. Now if you had a cherry parts car already in hand, it may be worth half that price. IMHO
     
    #3 BiomedO1, Feb 23, 2024
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  4. bisco

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