Timing chain or belt?

Hey all,

Im considering getting a used Toyota Prius (see my other post), but I was wondering if the Prius has a timing chain or a timing belt?

I ask, as the timing belt can be pricey

 

Thanks but I wish to get a 2008 Prius?

 

Thanks all. SO no expensive cam belt/timing belt on the engine!

 

This is true tbf. I have seen people who do repair individual cells in em tbf, and one would hope I dont have to get an AC compressor!

Looking at the AC compressor,you can buy em used for £100 and brand new for £500 - genuine ones on eBAy, or even made by Denso. That's not so bad really? I mean it is mega expensive, but not $2500 bad! - in the UK, sure we have the exchange rate difference, but after taxes, goods in the UK cost about the same as the initial $ price ie: Something that costs $100 in the US will probably cost some £85-£100 after taxes any way, despite it being around £65 or whatever it is, on the exchange rate.

 

Looking on eBay, a used one is £60 and a new one made by a company called "HERTH+BUSS" is around £125. Not sure how good a brand they are. I guess a good brand will probably cost up to maybe £200?

Hmm on AMazon, it appears that costs some £80 for that part brand new.

 

Yeah I guess. I guess also, the UK has a very good used car market (for consumers that is) - not necessarily for businesses I guess that's the advantage of being such a small country, yet being quite densely populated at the same time!