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Should I buy this salvage 2007 Prius?

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  1. eatdrumss

    eatdrumss Junior Member

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    $5000
    07/19/2008 Mississippi
    Police Report
    Case # 070719080002 Accident reported
    It hit a fixed object
    in Forrest County
    Involving right front impact
    It hit a object
    Estimated damage exceeds $500
    Vehicle towed
     
    #1 eatdrumss, Dec 12, 2009
  2. eatdrumss

    eatdrumss Junior Member

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    it now ended up in ohio
    it wont start
    the engine rattles
     
    #2 eatdrumss, Dec 12, 2009
  3. eatdrumss

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    windshield,rear bumper replaced, still need to install bumper cover, one door needs to be adjusted to close properly.
     
    #3 eatdrumss, Dec 12, 2009
  4. eatdrumss

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    2007 prius 15,000 miles

    or should i buy a salvage 2000 Honda Insight Manual.?
    looks decent b/c bumpers replaced and other parts.

    $3600
    108,000 miles
     
    #4 eatdrumss, Dec 12, 2009
  5. eatdrumss

    eatdrumss Junior Member

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    video of the prius rattle...need to decide by monday
    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAad-9jZ2-k]YouTube - Why won't my prius start? engine rattle[/ame]
     
    #5 eatdrumss, Dec 12, 2009
  6. eatdrumss

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    The air bag deployed
    what is there on the right front side?
     
    #6 eatdrumss, Dec 13, 2009
  7. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    No. This $7K Prius can easily become a $12K Prius before it will be useable.
     
    #7 richard schumacher, Dec 13, 2009
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    I think you need to pay much less. $2000. Much to fix. If you will not have enough $ to replace the airbags, do not buy it.
     
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  9. Bob64

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    Any damage to the wheels/steering system? Check to see if the right front wheel is displaced (make sure its centered in the wheel well). If it is not completely centered, you may be looking at a grand for tie rods/control arms/knuckle/wheel and such...

    Why was the rear bumper replaced in a front end collision?

    Is there any frame damage? (since door wont close properly)?




    What you need is to have a mechanic that you can trust take a look and assess the damage.
     
    #9 Bob64, Dec 13, 2009
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    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    Run, run as fast as you can away from this car, unless you just want it for parts.
     
    #10 firepa63, Dec 13, 2009
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    How can i try to obtain photos of what it looked like after the accident?
     
    #11 eatdrumss, Dec 13, 2009
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  13. eatdrumss

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    I deleted this post b/c it was a duplicate and I couldnt delete the whole thing so.
     
    #13 eatdrumss, Dec 13, 2009
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    Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky

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    I think the rear bumper itself will set you back a grand or so if you want to buy a new one and get it painted and such...
     
    #14 Bob64, Dec 14, 2009
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    The bumper cover comes with the car...its in the guys garage with another set of tires and another and a coolant tank.
     
    #15 eatdrumss, Dec 14, 2009
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    Do a Google search using the VIN number. Most insurance auctions are done online these days any a good many of these auction sites list VIN numbers.
     
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  17. eatdrumss

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    So the car is mine--I took it to a mechanic to check out--appartly it did run when a different mechanic sprayed gas into the engine--would anyone out there offer a good repair manual--i dont believe this mechanic is 'priusperienced'--also would you be available for the occasional questioning regarding this process and would allow me to share your contact info with this mechanic please let me know...not sure what i am into yet...
     
    #17 eatdrumss, Dec 14, 2009
  18. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    In NJ it takes repairs that cost 75% of the car's market value to total a car although insurance will total at lower percentages. Off the top of my head I would guess the car was worth $18000-$20000. Good luck with the restoration. Plenty of good parts out there.
     
    #18 JimN, Dec 14, 2009
  19. eatdrumss

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    Jim's Cars

    You have or had an EV1? --- 220 mile range was that with NIMH?
    tell me bout the precept too.
     
    #19 eatdrumss, Dec 15, 2009
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