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Discussion in 'Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by SidneyGirl, Jun 6, 2020.

  1. SidneyGirl

    SidneyGirl New Member

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    Is 2013 Prius v five wagon for $5000 with 168,000miles on it a good deal? Unfortunately, it has a/c issue. Not blowing cold. No lights (symbols) alert. Seller says doesn’t know what’s wrong, and I’m very leery. I don’t want a money pit. Any advice is appreciated from knowledgeable person(s). THANKS
     
    #1 SidneyGirl, Jun 6, 2020
  2. bisco

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    welcome!

    if all you have is 5k, don't buy a hybrid. they're all money pits in that range, unless you can diy.

    a/c alone could be thousands
     
    #2 bisco, Jun 6, 2020
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    So much agree with Bisco! Don't be fooled by the great mpg. 168k on a Hybrid is in the range of soon needing a lot of costly maintenance.
     
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    Stay away. There is an issue with the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system in these cars. If uncleaned, the EGR clogs and can lead to a head gasket failure.

    There have been folks here who have purchased Priuses at similar mileages, only to discover this problem emerging.

    Buy a used Corolla (or a Matrix if you can find one).
     
    #4 pjksr02, Jun 7, 2020
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    Ask the seller for any maintenance receipts. Get the vin from him and call a local toyota dealer and ask them to check maintance records for the veh.
    And while you are at it, ask what would it take to get the a/c running with cool air. If all checks out, and there has been good maintenance, it could be a good buy. Some Prius V's have gone to over 350 K miles with proper maint.
     
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    No............................ get a regular used car. Plus it will need a New Traction Battery Soon....and Master Cylinder and Pump. These and the AC are more than $5000.
     
    #6 Tim Jones, Jun 22, 2020
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