And then there was a 6th. This 6th Prius, known as P6 is also the $500 Prius. After having watch it sit for years and noticing that t now has 4 flat tires from sitting, I left a note with the seller. At 225k mile 2008 Silver Prius.
I had a hectic day but I did meet with the seller at the bank to sign title in front of the notary and pay for the car. This is Friday and I have plans for Saturday so I'll likely pick up the car Sunday. Pick up means I'll put my valid plate on the car and have AAA tow it to my house. Sunday mornings are slow business for tow companies.
With the title, the VIN is printed on it. I ran it through the Toyota Owners site and pulled service records. The car was sold new here at the local dealer. First day of service: 2-11-08 The lady I bought from bought at this same local dealer on 1-4-11 @ 23,303 miles for $18,462 before tax. Sounds like a 3yr/30k miles lease turn back.
Tons of dealer service. Oil changes on the 5's. I knew my local Toyota dealer was shady but boy! Every oil change references a coupon and EVERY oil change has an additional entry for either misc lamp/bulb replaced or leaking tire repaired. Sure seems like a little money grab of false service making up for the coupon oil change!
Keep in mind the car's plates expired in 2019. I think it has 225k miles. The last service was:
10-'18 @ 223,926: 12 volt battery. Great. Fresh dealer battery just 3 years ago. I'm now confident that it will take a charge! I might even be able to warranty the battery before Oct '21 (3 years.)
11-'17 @ 223,918: Oil, Blower motor, 1 Wheel bearing and 2 CV shafts. Yeah!
9-'17 @223,884: Freon recharge. I'm not confident the AC will be good??? Just says leak detecting recharge. No parts listed as having been replaced
11-'12 @ 94,560: Front pads and rotors but they're probably only good for another 120k or generally due for repair (unless they were done elsewhere since.)
From 6-'17 @ 215k miles to 6-'13 @ 116.9k miles there are no dealer services. Many before and after but a 100k mile gap. Probably serviced elsewhere.