2002 Prius with 53,160 miles-sale or donation

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by Cynthianne Yabut, Jul 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM.

  1. Cynthianne Yabut

    Cynthianne Yabut Junior Member

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    53,160 miles- not a typo. Bought shortly before retirement and driven for 23 years by little old lady from San Diego. Recent replacement of stolen catalytic converter was bungled and dealer apparently cannot find replacement parts. I can't deal with the hassle. Car runs perfectly and interior is almost pristine. Hate to junk it. Hoping someone can rescue it!
     
    #1 Cynthianne Yabut, Jul 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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  2. Tombukt2

    Tombukt2 Senior Member

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    Should be plenty not folks ready. Can't wait to see what actually happens it's 4K miles for me but if i had to . I'd have to have a guarantee car would be they're wen I arrive . The internet folk today are quite silly.
     
    #2 Tombukt2, Jul 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
  3. bisco

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    sounds like a peach. put it up for sale locally, someone will be fortunate to get it.
     
    #3 bisco, Jul 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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    IMHO; you should sell it for cash as a parts car.
    If you donate it, it's doubtful you'll be able to exceed your standard individual deduction vs charitable contributions limitations - unless you give away "boat loads" of money every year. You may be able to get close, if you have a lot of medical expenses to write off every year. Take a look at your last few years of returns to make an informed decision. You can only feel good about donating your beloved car.

    Hope this helps...
     
    #4 BiomedO1, Jul 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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