Thoughts on this Copart Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by T.S. Elliot, Mar 9, 2026 at 11:10 PM.

  1. T.S. Elliot

    T.S. Elliot Junior Member

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    Hi all, my apologies if this copart posting is frowned upon, but I would like to lean on this group's knowledge.

    https://www.copart.com/lot/78733935/clean-title-2009-toyota-prius-mn-minneapolis-north

    We've got a clean title and plebs like me (non dealers) can bid on it. No body damage. Primary damage is listed as "mechanical", and we can see the brake fault codes. Obviously this is only speculation, but what could be wrong with it? Worst case scenario it's a bad brake actuator? I wonder how difficult those are to swap and bleed without Techstream? I have a parts car with an intact actuator but it's also been sitting for about 4 years. Assuming taxes and fees are 1k what's the maximum you would bid on it?