Car totaled by hail. Keep or relinquish?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Grandfield, May 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM.

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  1. Grandfield

    Grandfield New Member

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    Hi. Hail damage repair exceeds value of 2010 Prius II, 155,000 miles. They are offering me 7K plus, 1.4K salvage buyback. The damage isn't really that bad. I have already done the EGR repair but no head gasket issue yet. I was not anticipating a car payment. I want to make the best value decision. Should I let it go and buy a more reliable later year, or salvage and drive until an outrageously expensive repair? I don't know how to work on cars myself.

    Thank you in advance for your opinions.
     
    #1 Grandfield, May 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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    BlizzMPG Junior Member

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    Are you the original owner? If so, that make me lean towards keeping it especially if you are not in a place to swallow a new car payment. There is a value in my mind about knowing the true maintenance history.
     
    #2 BlizzMPG, May 14, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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    Golf balls have dents all around the surface because it improved its aerodynamic in transit. Your Prius’ co-efficient could now be lower by .1 vs stock.
     
    #3 Grit, May 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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  4. BiomedO1

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    I'd take the money and buy it back. Invest that money and drive that clunker until the wheels fall off. If your a swerd investor, you may make enough money to buy a new car outright or at least put up a good down payment.....
     
    #4 BiomedO1, May 14, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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    Yes, as long as the damage doesn't bother you, I'd buy it back ...you might get a few more years out of it!
     
    #5 bettergolf, May 15, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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