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To buy or not to buy? 2001 Toyota Prius?

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I am considering purchasing a 2001 Toyota Prius. I have researched and researched and am this close to closing the deal. The only problem is the car has 175,000 miles! On a typical Toyota this would not bother me at all but the Prius battery replacements are so pricey and... Read More

  • There is some used buying advice (US) for the NHW11 model Prius in these posts: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/toyota-prius/message/55692 http://cartalk.com/board/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=344047 If I can quote myself from the old cartalk board (before they take it down!): from 6/21/2006 The 2001-2003 "Classic"... Read More
  • I would be more worried about the transaxle breaking than I would be about the HV battery as the battery can be easily checked to see how it is doing but the trans can't. There have been some reports of MG2 developing shorted windings and of the differential bearings failing due to the fact that Toyota doesn't specify... Read More
  • I understand your hesitation. However, if it is any consolation, not one battery pack has needed to be replaced on a Toyota hybrid since they were introduced in the USA in 2001. A couple of things to consider (one question and one recommendation): 1) Why is this person getting rid of an 8 year old hybrid when gas is... Read More
  • I wouldn't do it, thats a lot of miles and if the battery hasn't been replaced already (which i'm sure it hasn't) its probably gonna need to be changed very soon. That's probably why the seller is selling it, it's gonna be needing a new battery soon! skip over this deal, the battery is not worth the deal.
  • No, it's an ugly car. And slow and handles badly. Batteries for Hybrid cars cost $4000.
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