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Yes. I bought one and used it.
This is all well and good when your 12V battery is healthy but several on here have been blind-sided by the voltage dropping to the point of...
The National Weather Service offers links to detailed forecast discussions for any location as well as prediction plots vs. time of temperature,...
Liquid crystal displays definitely slow down when they're very cold. That might have been part of the experience.
Original owner with a clean CarFax. That's about as good as it gets.
The european version of the v (the "+") has third row seating. They used a Li-Ion battery to provide the space for that.
Let's say this territory's been covered before.
The engine speed alone doesn't control the power to the wheels. Take it by the dealer if any symptoms remain.
The 2004 is the oldest Gen 2.
Aesthetics are expensive.
This is unacceptable behavior. If it's repeatable you should have the car towed to a dealer so they can experience it.
If you want something that *looks* like a Prius you might consider a second generation Honda Insight. Nope, too expensive
As exstudent said, "Some have gotten ridiculous miles/time on original battery, others not so lucky." I can safely say that no one has put 16...
You will not keep under $2500 maintenance in the next 5 years starting with an 11 year old Prius.
Just make sure you budget for a battery replacement.
For the small number of miles you're talking about you'd do better with a Corolla or Civic.
Traction batteries die from age more than from miles. I'd buy a 2007 with twice the mileage of a 2004 with the original battery.
Google is your friend. http://www.toyota-tech.eu/HYBRID/MSDS/EN/msds_Prius_ZVW40.pdf
The traction battery is not good to 300,000 miles and nothing gets to 500,000 miles "easy".
Sounds like a car salesman... Too hyperbolic for my tastes. Search Autotrader and filter for private sale.