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Would you buy this Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Sung Woo, Nov 4, 2012.

  1. Sung Woo

    Sung Woo Junior Member

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    It's a 2007 Prius with almost 100K miles on it. I looked up the repair record via VIN on Toyota's site. The two check engine light repairs worry me...


    DATE
    SERVICE TYPE
    SERVICE PROVIDER
    MILEAGE
    DESCRIPTION
    08/06/2012 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 95,464
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0670082
    *LUBE,OIL AND FILTER, ACCESSORIES, *WIPER BLADE(S)
    05/29/2012 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 93,478
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0660937
    AIR COND. INSPECT
    05/08/2012 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 92,720
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0658388
    PLUG TIRE, *CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
    02/22/2012 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 89,993
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0648946
    85K SVC FACT REC, STATE INSPECTION, OBD-II EMISSIONS
    09/13/2011 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 83,991
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0628841
    *CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, E.F.I.MISC, 75K SVC FACT REC
    05/03/2011 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 79,106
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0612230
    *MOUNT/BALANCE TIRES, 4-WHEEL ALIGN
    04/13/2011 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 78,264
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0609798
    STATE INSPECTION, OBD-II EMISSIONS, *LUBE,OIL AND FILTER
    12/14/2010 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 73,363
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0595168
    65K SVC FACT REC, ADJUST REAR BRAKES, CABIN FILTER - TO SP, ELECTRIC HYBIRD W/P
    05/11/2010 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 60,812
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0568260
    60K MILE MAINT 4CYC, SAFETY RECALL - 90L
    03/26/2010 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 58,930
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0562501
    STATE INSPECTION, OBD-II EMISSIONS
    02/02/2010 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 54,263
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0554816
    55000 MILE MAINT
    10/29/2009 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 50,623
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0544184
    50000 MILE MAINT, ***TIRES/WHEELS***
    08/07/2009 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 46,942
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0534935
    45000 MILE MAINT
    06/22/2009 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 44,038
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0529556
    MOUNT/BALANCE TIRES, 4-WHEEL ALIGN
    03/27/2009 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 40,736
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0520397
    40000 MILE MAINT, STATE INSPECTION, OBD-II EMISSIONS
    01/15/2009 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 35,086
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0513233
    35000 MILE MAINT
    10/09/2008 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 31,813
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0502598
    30000 MILE MAINT, ***TIRES/WHEELS***
    07/16/2008 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 26,751
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0493219
    25000 MILE MAINT
    04/04/2008 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 20,764
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0481755
    20000 MILE MAINT, STATE INSPECTION, OBD-II EMISSIONS
    01/08/2008 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 15,106
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0470204
    15000 MILE MAINT
    10/30/2007 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 10,569
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0461185
    10000 MILE MAINT
    08/08/2007 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 5,495
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0449413
    5000 MILE MAINT, ***BODY***
    06/08/2007 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 279
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0440347
    MOUNT/BALANCE TIRES
    05/25/2007 Dealer Conicelli Toyota 2
    REPAIR ORDER NUMBER: 0438449
    P.D.I.

     
  2. SteveLee

    SteveLee Active Member

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    In my recent due diligence in shopping I called the dealer and asked about the issues I saw they had worked on. They were very helpful with info.

    And I wouldn't hesitate to buy at the right price.
     
  3. Sung Woo

    Sung Woo Junior Member

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    I just did the same -- gas cap! Both times. I'm glad I bought the car -- I'm going to be a Prius owner! Thanks for your help.
     
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome!:)
     
  5. CaliforniaPrius

    CaliforniaPrius Active Member

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    What does it mean by: check engine light?
     
  6. Sung Woo

    Sung Woo Junior Member

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    The Check Engine Light is the "idiot" light that comes on when there's something amiss with something on the car. Sometimes it's the engine -- sometimes it's something else. In my case, the dealer told me it was the gas cap. Both times, the gas cap wasn't on tight enough and it tripped the sensor. This is actually a pretty common issue with most cars nowadays.
     
  7. SteveLee

    SteveLee Active Member

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    You're welcome. I just mentioned the obvious. And congratulations!! I too am still a newby owner and loving my 97,000 mile car that I expect to get 197,000+ miles out of; and most of all the 45-62 mpg, without hardly trying.(y)
     
  8. HaroldW

    HaroldW Active Member

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    Can't beat them, Great Car. :) H