What are your thoughts on this 2010 Toyota Prius with 250k miles on it?
Posted by Brilliant-Assist3798@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 3 comments
Recently replaced:
Denso OEM ignition coils ($386 - genuine
Toyota parts)
Spark plugs
Hybrid battery (warranty until winter 2027)
Radiator
Radiator fan
Water pump
Brake pads & brake system
New tires
Coolant reservoir
According to the seller it Runs & drives and is ready for be driven daily.
But it has one KNOWN issue which is the radiator fan has an electrical connection issue.
The seller stated that the car runs and drives but can overheat on longer trips. According to them the estimated fix is $100-$300. Right now they are charging a little over 1k for the car with 250k miles.
not-a-toad@reddit
Price seems a little too good to be true. Is it a salvage title? Also, any car that is KNOWN to overheat is a major pass for me bc it can warp stuff in your engine and cause head gasket/other major failures. If ur really into it, pay to get it looked at if you dont know what to look for but id shy away from this one.
traineex@reddit
It's cheap. It probably needs an engine rebuild, or engine. They didn't address overheating, and it has the outdated piston rings (2012+). It might just need head gasket
Could just be a $1k brick
themightyteafire@reddit
Just save yourself the headache and pay a mechanic to look it over.
If it checks out that seems like a hell of a deal.