Greetings ecomodders,
Long time lurker(few years), first time poster.
Despite being in my 30's I only recently looking for my first vehicle. Being obsessed with EV's and Hybrids for many years, I've narrowed my choice to a used Prius. With a VERY tight budget, I've found a local 2006 prius (Ottawa ON Canada) with 250,000 KM, some frontal bumper damage for $3500. The dealer claims the battery was replaced 4 months prior, timing belt (dont they have a chain?) water pump, all 4 shocks replaced at 1500km prior. Maintained by a mechanic.
I cannot post links as I am within my first few posts. This sounds too good to be true. After checking the Kijiji ad carefully I would ask the opinions of those of you who know best. I am mechanically savvy enough to do minor repairs, body work sounds like a fun learning experience but I am concerned about mechanical problems that may crop up.
Does this sound like a decent deal? Or is it a case of too good to be true? I am purchasing a ODB2 scanner before checking it out.
Much obliged for any response
Cheers,
Cheese
Edit: Checked out the used Prius thread, more asking for opinions
