Within the next few weeks I'm going to (hopefully) be buying a Prius. Most likely 2010-2012. The catch is that I am going to be buying the Prius from a dealer auction, so my time with the car will be short and I won't get to take it on a thorough test drive or anything, but I can drive it around a parking lot. I know that it's a little risky but I'm okay with that, this isn't a long term car, I just need something for a few months. I have an OBDII scanner that I am going to use and I plan to get a car with service records. And I'm aware about the oil burning issue, thatst fine, my main concern is the battery or other systems involved. What are some tips I could use when looking at a Prius? I've never had a Prius before. All help is appreciated
On the steering wheel, there is a button for "trip", which stands for Trip A and Trip B. See which one has the higher miles and see what the fuel consumption (mpg) has been. If it's over a couple of thousand miles, it'll give you an indication of if the car is in good running condition. Of course the previous owner's right foot will play a large role in that, too.
welcome! watch the battery gauge. if it fluctuates rapidly, you have a bad battery. if it doesn't, there's no telling how long it will last. you have an 8/100 warranty on it. all the best.
