2021 Prius LE totaled on February 2021. I'm heading for a test drive 4 hours away. Help.

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Wonder, Mar 5, 2025.

  1. Wonder

    Wonder Member

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    I want to buy this car but not sure if it's a lemon. It has a recent Collision but looks beautiful. Maybe I should look it up on Carfax would that tell me why it was totaled. It just says Auto other on the VIN number look up. It's a 4-Hour Drive to test drive this.

    Can you make me aware of what to look for that version of Prius has issues with? Is the LE the all-wheel drive or is it a different one? Does it normally have electrical issues Android auto issues what would cause the dealership to Total this February the same year that it's put out?
    Can I get that information from Carfax I hate to have pay for that and then find out that it doesn't give me that information.
    I currently have a 2013 prius plug in so I do understand much about how it works.
    One silly thing about this that makes me believe it's right for me...(I asked for a sign to show what to go for from the ether) is it's had a recent small collision that totalled it on September 17th 2024 which is same date as my collision that got me the money to buy this car. So idk... I don't think I'd normally be able to afford a 2021 w/o financing.
     
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    ll is so expensive. Is there any other options? This information should be accessible for free.
    I got SO Much info on my Lexus was totalled. Lexus club had all the dealership maintenance done. Does Toyota Prius have that kind of resource?
     
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    IMHO, I wouldn't waste my time on a branded title car. Who threw it back together? before and after picture? Carfax it so your not wasting your time; because anyone could put lipstick on a pig and call it a cherry. IMHO - I want my crumple zones and airbags to work if someone or something hits me.
    Any dealership, honest mechanic, or shop would be happy to provide you with that information along with parts replaced and cost.

    But that's just me......
     
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