I Bought a 2002 (classic) Prius in 2018! (Gen 1) Tour and Explanation | They Still Exist! | vlog 232
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- Great deal on this craigslist pickup. Cherry Cherry Creampuff 2002 gen 1 prius. First generation gorgeous creampuff prius was $2000 and it is amazing! Check out the tour and my wordy explanation of why I bought it. I will do an update after a year or so on it, and various services that I do to it. =)
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Great video. You don't see any of these cars on the road anymore. I bought a 2012 Toyota Auris/Corolla Hybrid (it is really a Prius with a 1.8 engine and the same electric motor and e-CVT). I bought her two years ago, and have had no mechanical or electric problems either. The only things I had to get done were the tires and the underneath of the car with some very high-quality rubber sealant. I get fantastic gas mileage, usually about 67 to 88 mpg UK. With nearly 120 K miles on the odo she still drives pretty much like new. Most other cars tend to fall apart or start to have major engine issues after 100,000 miles.
I have a 2002 Silver Prius. I also bought it from a doctor's wife! It only had 32,000 miles on it and still had the new car smell. That was in 2010. I let my son use it while he was in college and he rear ended another car on the freeway. I ended up rebuilding it myself and still love it.
Wow what a deal!!!! Sorry to hear about the accident but good thing everybody was okay 🙏🙌
Wow! That's a one in million buy. Really lucked out with that lady owner and Toyota wanting to examine the battery at 60000 miles. Thanks for showing us this Prius.
You are welcome! It's a beautiful car, I can't wait to get back to Florida and drive it 😍 thanks for watching. 👍👍
Damn that thing looks sweet. I'm a Toyota loyalist, Corolla's . A few friends have sold me on the gas mileage alone. Especially for road trips, or just day to day in general. I may join the club.
Corollas rock! Toyota fanclub! =) I have been converted to prius because the mpg and tech is phenomenal. =) prices are way way cheaper now too for the older ones. =)
I was excited when I found a 2002 with 38k miles but after watching your video I'm shocked at how the prices have skyrocketed in CA. Currently the one I'm eyeing is almost $8k and was priced for $7k a few weeks ago :(. I'm trying to justify it but it's hard after seeing your great find
It's because of the ridiculous gas prices. If you wanted a gas sipper, it may be too late. Nows the time to start picking up the gas guzzlers that are otherwise great vehicles. Lol
I want a prius. I wanted one before this video, but this just adds to the reason of getting a Prius.
They are great cars 😍 what year are you going to get?
@@thecollegepicker I prefer the 2010 Prius Three
Damn, it's amazing the condition of that car. Mine is all dinged up, the headlights are yellow, and the clear coat is peeling. I have over 230k miles on my 03 one.
It's all garage and wax. 😍
Cool car dude! I want to do a restoration on a first gen Toyota Prius like yours and a restoration on a first gen 1986 Ford Taurus LX. Probably two of the most historically important modern automobiles and both will be future classics.
Thank man! It feels like a classic already. I love driving it 😍😍😍
I'll restore the Taurus LX first and it will probably be the wagon model. When I have the 86 Taurus LX wagon and 01 Prius both restored I'll post vids showing the cars off on my channel. I want the Taurus LX wagon in red and the Prius in a blue color like yours!
@@ironinquisitor3656 1989 Taurus SHO is what you want...I had a couple v8 SHOs, the oval ones many like to hate, but I think they look awesome, gotta love the oval rear window, who else does that? Note I also have a 2011 Volvo C30, what an awesome looking car.
@@murraymadness4674 I don't want an SHO. I can't drive stick. There are enough people out there saving the SHOs. I want to be one of the few people to save a first model year 86 LX wagon.
Hi here, I recently bought 2001 Prius. for $700. Put my hands on for few days busy. Now running fine. 3L per 100km. Thanks Toyota!!! Time they build Toyota name cars were unbreakable.
Sweet! What was wrong with it? How's the condition?
previous owner hit a curb. Cracked bottom piece of crankcase and tyranny sump. Welded aluminum. Repair battery and coolant electric pump. Original pump cost fortune, I put BMW heater pump for $5. All work till now.
Wow good work! Sounds like you know what you are doing!
Awesome car! I love it 🤗🚗🚙
Thanks Tonya, its beautiful =)
I bought the exact year and color in Feb. 2017 here in Phoenix from a lot. 110,00 original miles then. Salvage title. $2500. Not as nice as yours, but I love it. I didn't even get cruise control.
Only real issue; the electric coolant pump for the electric motor went out about 2K miles after purchase. They are expected to last 100k before going out. No biggie. Did the swap myself.
When I told friends I got a Prius, and they give me that "Eww, you did what?" look, and then they actually see it, they suddenly go "Wait, that's a Prius?"
BTW, the 1st gen Prius is essentially a hybrid Echo.
Nice!! Yeah totally reminds me of an echo. I'm expecting the inverter pump to go out soon should probably order one. Cruise control was an option back in the day!, CD player too. Hahah. Enjoy it👍👍
I just bought a 2001 today in 2019, 2100 bucks. Needed something since my astro van gets horrible gas mileage. I live in SB too haha.
You got an amazing deal by the way.
Wow they still getting scooped up! How do you like it so far? It's a joy to drive. I appreciate you watching 🙏🙏
@@thecollegepicker Actually I just gave it a test drive and pulled out a 500 dollar deposit from an ATM since it's sunday and the banks are closed. I'm picking it up on tuesday. Pretty excited to get a daily driver with good gas mileage. Just sold off my beat, smokey, oil dripping 1999 honda CR-V so this is it's replacement. Looking locally I got a great deal! I was the first caller and there were 5 people to come check it out after me so I had to get it. It had great acceleration and felt tight on the sharp turns up in the mountains. I haven't owned a sedan in over 10 years.
I'm a Volt guy, not a Prius guy, but I think you did very well!
Hahaha. Volts will be classics one day.
Only cool gen Prius. Maybe if they kept the column shifter they all would have been cool.
Right! These are the best.
I like the shape of that one better than the newer ones :)
They are good looking =)
Id keep the uncontaminated trans fluid where possible and change the transmisison fluid filter, as per scotty killmer
I just got the same car for my old daughter yesterday... I am a little afraid about the battery because they are so... the car has 175 miles... but they are cool
They are great cars. There is a transmission fluid drop and service recommended. I have a video on that alsobif you want to check it out! Thanks fir watching I hope she loves it and it provides years of trouble free transportation 👍👍
hi mate. i have one exactly same with just 73000 miles but it consuming 20 mpg. i don't know why's that . if you have any idea to help me i will appreciate that. thanks
Whooa that's crazy. Maybe brakes are compressed or hybrid system is not working at all? That's really strange
My mom brought a 2004 one with 70,000 miles and for £1500, good deal right.
In good condition as well, interior was super clean with one scratch in the back.
Amazing deal!
What was that vent or handle looking thing on the drivers quarter panel?
You are wearing the same shirt on this day as you were with the bonafide hustler.
Yep 😁 I was wondering who was going to be the first to notice! 🤙 Good eyes 👍
Must been your LUCKY shirt!!👕🍀🍀🍀
Only $2000, nice find.
I just bought a 2002 Prius with 56K miles on it for $2,750
Wow super deal! Congrats, how do you like it?
@@thecollegepicker haha I drove it for about an hour home. It was originally bought in NJ and driven to ME where it was driven 42K miles until 2016, then up 15K up until now. Those years in ME caused rust on the front right corner (RIGHT behind passenger wheel). It had two previous accidents from original owner (cough cough lady driver) within 2 years (btw 2004-2006). Other than those marks it's great! Speakers suck compared to my modded Civic (2015 exl with alpines and a subwoofer), and the road noise by the windows is a little louder. Other than that, solid ride. Total creampuff, I named her Ev-A like Wall-E and she'll be my business car for my non-profit. Good deal overall. The 2,750 didn't include sales tax-etx (about 250 more but still solid deal when I do Uber eats drives or Lyft) that's my goal! Thanks for replying so fast!
Bro I have 2 of first gens. Super clean 1 dolphin blue and a green. I love them super clean
That's awesome dude! They are great cars! When did you get them and how much did you pay. What's current mileage 🙏🙏
toyota call that "light baby blue" color.....Moondust Blue!!!
Love that name 😻🙏🙏
My 2003 has 275,000 mile and I havent put one damn penny into it. Only tires and ......headlights I think. Mine sounds like a refrigerator when it's running.
Wow. That's epic! Wish the dang battery would have held out that long on this one. 🥺😂
I would marry this Prius kkkk
Lmao 🤣
Nice deal
Thanks AQ 🙌👍
Antique Queen agreed. Hell of a deal. I would have jumped at a deal like that. Wow.
How is this car doing to this day?
Lovely, I need to do an update video
@@thecollegepicker Great, please update it if you can, talk about the total miles the car has, the MPG you get, and if it has give you any mechanical problems. Thank you very much for answering
Can we get a link to Chris's page?
Sorry I forgot to include it, he is the bonafide hustler on youtube =)
278k on mine
Your the only person on UA-cam who encourages first gen prii. It's so nice to see.
Def not for everyone but such a cool little classic car!
I saw one in white today. I seen all the Prius, 1st gen 2nd gen 3rd gen v, c , normal, plug in, and 4th gen
Im buying one Today. 😎
Awesome 😎 hope you enjoy
Hopefully this isnt confusing but I bought this right before coming to Dubai. I wanted to show everyone the creampuff! Its gorgeous. I hope you enjoy =) Let me know if you think I got a deal, or will regret it hahah.
Stumbled onto this video after searching for stuff on an 01 Prius I was just gifted by my brother in-law. He only had short drives to work and was part-time at the time so it would sit for days at a time, so I don't think that kind of driving cycle was conducive to battery health. The 12v battery died, got replaced, died again (would take days/weeks). He parked it and got a different car. A year and a half later I pick it up to get it checked out. Replace the 12v battery, start it up, and it seems to drive fine minus a few things (whirring noise, bouncy). But no check engine lights or triangle. Take it to a hybrid repair shop for a diagnostic and see what, if anything, the car needs and he says the battery is "weak" but still working. No clue how long it will last. Replace a rear wheel bearing and 2 front struts, replace spark plugs, do oil change, get new tires...and its driving GREAT. I also added a Grom Aux adapter and plugged a bluetooth adapter to it for my phone so now I have bluetooth from my phone for calls and music. Working out great so far. Crossing my fingers that the HV battery lasts a while. It is what I'm finding to be a unique color though...dark green. Only downside is the clear coat is peeling all around the car so it doesn't necessarily look great, but im just using it as a work commuter now so...whatever. Good deal either way!
That thing looks sick bro. Perfect condition. YOU GOT A STEAL!!!!! I'm sure in that condition its worth tons more. I love TOYOTA. Awesome pickup.
Thanks Fabian 😁👍 Toyota fanboys 🙌
My mom got one for £1500 wih 70,000 miles, two owners and 2004.
I have the same one. Think it has new battery. Runs like new. 42 mpg. 180,000 miles. Best Toyota ever. Nothing is broken. I rarely do maintenance on it. Best car ever. They would go out of business if they made them like this again--maintenance cost is near zero except for batter replacement. Best car ever.
They are amazing! Driving mine around today reminds me so much how I love driving it. Totally agree
I can't believe how good the condition of this car is. What a beauty! I'd be keeping it for a lot longer than two years, if it was mine.
I've got a 2012 Prius v i-tech. 7 seats, leather interior, moon roof, adaptive cruise control (front radar). It's a great car! Done 47,000 km.
Thank you, It's amazing! I just shot low expectations of it breaking after two years 🤣🤣 we want it to last 10+
8 years ago I used to sell brand new ones. You got a great deal enjoy and keep it forever
I have owned 7 Generation 1 Prius 01-03. 3 are now parts cars and selling 1 and 4 on the road with family members. I replaced my two daughters cars this year with vehicles with lower miles one had 70,000 and the other had 112,00 miles on them. The other vehicles had close to 300,000 and running strong. I am driving one of them now. It would be great to put together a resource for gen one users. Thanks for your enthusiasm!!!
Wow you are a true fan of the gen 1!! Prius chat forums has a lot of information on them, the inverter coolant pump seems to go bad at around 100k, will need to replace that soon on mine 😑
I have not changed one yet but always check for flow in the reservoir. The transmission fluid I would change soon and clean out the magnet in the pan if you haven’t already
Thanks! Yeah I did the pan drop, I actually mad a video on that as well, it was pretty easy.
I watched it Great Video!!!
Awesome thanks I appreciate it! 🙏🙏
The green one has 174,000 miles on the second owner complete service records from Toyota from day one up until I bought it the dolphin blue has 251,000 miles all service records from Toyota up until the time I bought it I’m also the second one I paid $600 for one and $300 for the other I had replaced the hybrid battery which wasn’t hard I took it apart and repaired the bad cells
1:31 all PRIUS family i like it haha
Just bought a 2003 here in Arizona with 120,000 original miles, $1,500 (:
And averaging 46 mpg city
Wow what a deal!
Nice deal sir.
NICE
Very cool find. My brother is Prius mechanic in Boulder, CO, and he has offered to drive it north to me in Vancouver, BC, after my 2015 Accent engine died. " A 20 year old Prius is better than a 10 year old Hyundai." I would have to agree with his comment. BTW, I drive from the outer suburbs of Vancouver to inner suburbs - a drive of 75 km each way. Can't wait to drive this Gen One!
Just an interested tidbit on this prius, the body was designed in California. The 2nd gen prius (clamshell) was designed in Japan..
Very interesting, never knew. Thanks for sharing!
I have a 2003 prius with 310,000 miles on it and it drives like a brand new car still. It sounds like a refrigerator when you start it. I don't think my car will ever die. Same battery that it was built with too.
Whoooa! Amazing. I love seeing comments like this 😍
Found your same exact car color and year on Pensacola Florida craigslist car is located in Mobile Alabama. $4000 with 30,000 more miles on it
Great reference! I knew it was underpriced for sure, and the condition is really what I'm surprised by. 😱👍
Good video and even better buy for two grand. i have the 2001 same color but with 361,000 miles and getting just over 41 mpg on the second engine and computer. the motor was replaced be cause of a blown head gasket at about 290,000. the used engine had only 85,000 miles on it. cost was $4,000 for parts and labor.. there are companys that can rebuild and install the batteries now should you need one in the future. my first battery went bad at about 140,000 but was still under warranty and only cost $500 for install labor. originally the battery was going for $8000 from the dealer..
great video
i just bought my first prius
it’s an 02’
i’m pumped
Welcome to the club 🙌
This car is so cool! it is almost vintage haha
Haha yeah!
Just bought one for $900 at an auction. 1500 with tax and such
Just got a 2008 Prius with 65k miles. Sadly bodywork isn't great but drives like new. Feels a bit classic feel too
Dang, that's a collector's item. Rookie Prius.
Rookie Prius 😂😂 I love it 👍👍👍
“Probably the best condition Prius 1 in the world”
Yeah lol you haven’t seen the Prius 1 my grandpa (we are German) owns. He spends 3 hours every winter to prick the little stones out that got stuck in the wheel profile.
That must be a nice prius =)
Looks like a creampuff for sure! I think you got a heck of a good deal! If you only keep it for 2 years your cost of ownership (just on purchase price) would be less than $3/day. It's not something I would buy--it's just not practical for me, my wife and my needs. Besides that, winter is pure D Hell on Prius's up here. They are made for places like where you live--warm.
I don't know a whole heck of a lot about Prius's aside from they have a gas engine and an electric motor, get good mileage and are fairly well built.
That Doctor's wife sure did take care of it! Looks almost new to me. My grandmother was like that with her Oldsmobiles--always garaged, always washed (she had a cadre of grandkids to do that) and grandpa always made sure it was maintained.
Ya done did good, brother! Nice!
Corvidae65 agreed. I'd never drive that if we still lived in the Midwest or Pennsylvania, but in the south? Amazing. The clearance is too low to get through snow and slush. Hopefully I find myself one. Currently hunting
masterchief88 Yup, if I lived in the south I might have one. Problem is you would need a gallon of Vaseline and Paul Bunyon's shoe horn to get me in one! Lol!
i think you got an epic deal. you will mos def get your money's worth, and if rachel likes blue she should ADORE the heck out of that. i love it
🙌🙌 yeahyaaaaaa she says she likes the color and I can't wait her to test drive it in the US. I'll shove a camera in her face hopefully that day 😂
If you wanna sell it let me know
What state are you in?
That’s awesome I really like the look of those and didn’t know they made them like that first gen. I’ll be on the lookout for them here now. Thanks.
Love your enthusiasm for your gen 1!!! What a deal you got!
I bought an '08 3 mos. ago 130k mi. that I've fallen in love with. . .also well taken care of..
I keep looking for gen 1s on the road, but they turn out 2 b Corollas.. Thx 4 your review!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed. It's an amazing machine, you hardly see them. Especially in this condition 👍. I will probably get a gen 2 at some point 💪
Beautiful car. ! My daughter bought a Prius about 8 years ago. She loved it and it served her well. Good luck! I’m sure Rachel will love it.
Thanks! What year did she buy? Rachel says she like stuff color but I think I love it more than she does 😂😂
It's like a retro game car! The polar opposite of The Ticking Time Bomb! My neighbour had one of these rotting on his drive had a big dent in the fender. I was going to make him an offer but I don't know that much about hybrids. Not sure it's for your missus though! Hope you're settling into Dubai life!
Haha thanks bob, that'd be cool if you can get your hands on one in the UK, they are hardly around anymore.
It's a cool car, you should hang on to it. Still I'm a big believer in using stuff even if it's old!
You think you could put a Gen 3 engine on this old Prius and keep running with it?
I don't think it would fit in the bay
I just bought the same car about two weeks ago. It was a 2003, same color with 62940 miles on it. The Hybrid battery pack was just changed out also. I’m loving it.
Wow, what a deal! They are such great cars 👍👍
Nice video! I've been looking for a gen 1 myself. BTW, are you wearing lipstick?
Thanks! Nope, these big red beauties are all natural 🔥😂
Super classic! Wow great deal with documents and maintenance records, excellent condition. 👍😃 I'm Toyota driver for almost 30 years and still driving the same 90' Celica and my 94' pickup. Nice 1st Gen Prius!
Thanks! I appreciate it. That 90 celica is r22 engine? Super toyota classic you got!
thecollegepicker Thanks👍😄 my 90 Celica is a 4A-FE engine 16valve automatic transmission. Popup lights 2 door ST. My truck is the 22RE 5 speed manual transmission.
Damn, yeah good deal especially for the condition. '02 Prius "very good" condition is showing $3,000 in Southern California. You can get several years out of this thing. I think a brand new Toyota battery is less than $2,000 and can be done by 2 people (need help lifting, ITS HEAVY) in 1 day; and there are several UA-cam videos on it.
AND I BELIEVE that Toyota will replace the battery for free if it dies before 150,000 miles (maybe not yours though cause its already replaced).
Good job man, Freeload Life. 😎
How long did it take you to find this? AND WHAT THE F IS UP WITH THE ZIPPERED GEAR SHIFTER
I think the battery at 150k is a California thing. The warranties are much better there. If it dies I'll try to replace dead cells, if it keep giving issues I'll try to build a 2nd gen pack to fit in our buy a 2nd gen reman to fit in a gen 1.
I was casually looking for a few months to gauge market but hasqn't looked in a few weeks and just hopped on randomly and found her😍
Great deal! The subwoofer will have absolutely zero impact on mileage though. Also it doesn't "woof" like a dog 😅
Thanks! Mine barks pretty loud back there 😆
I would pay 3000 for this. This is a steal.
🙏🙏🙏🙏 appreciate it 😁
I have the same car a 2001, but i got the famous triangle of dead p3000 and p3006 code battery module bad. but it still works fine. They are very comfortable. cost me €459 to get a refurbished battery. im not gonna do that. Yours looks very nice like new.
Nice! How many miles on it when you got the triangle? Still driving it with ICE only? Can you test and swap the bad battery module?
I had the triangle after 124,274 miles .but the battery is still fine only 1 or 2 moduals i think are bad. you can buy them on ebay for around 40€ and replace it yourself lots of videos on youtube on how to do it.I think im going to do it myself. Are you going to make a video aboute the trancemission fluid?. sorry for my poor english ;)
yeah ill do a transmission pan drop and refill video for sure. English is good, no worries!
Remove a BAT, and will find only couple of cells dead. Put new ones from ebay and enjoy.
What kind of gas mileage are you getting with the triangle of death lol? I have a 2001 with 118k so I'm curious.
Oh yeah speaking of Dubai they discontinued the Prius here sadly. I really damn love the car, wish they still had it. And the market for it is really very short, you hardly see any Prius's on the road, no joke considering its Dubai too for every 1000 luxury cars maybe if you're lucky one prius
The taxi's here use the Camry Hybrid which is really expensive at least for us
5:58 You mean little rocks..
So finally you bought a "last generation" Prius ;)
Those too. Rock chips suck! Thanks! =)
Hey again! It has been two weeks since I posted an update on my 2002 Gen 1 Prius pack refurbishing and here it is! The pack is back in the car and works GREAT! I found 14 used modules from three different sellers on Ebay and they all worked fine. Although 2 were sent back as defective during load testing. Of course I got a refund for those.
But now the NEW problem is the exhaust system! Now that the engine runs again it is LOUD! So I crawl under the car and find a bunch of little holes all around the back side of the first catalytic convertor! Ugh! I also suspect the gasket between the catastrophic confounder and manifold is leaking too. I am currently struggling with getting the bolts loose from there. They are super tight and rusted bad. I dont own a torch to cut them off either. So I am letting some Kroil soak into the rusty threads for a few days before trying again. I will keep you posted. This in addition to the usual Old Car issues of thin brake linings, dents and dirt that needs attention.
Thanks for the update. I sadly got the triangle two days ago. Car still drives. Noise coming from battery vent in rear left side. Pack might be going soon ☹️ debating replacing the whole thing or trying to find the dead packs. 🥺 Wish me luck on it 🤙
@@thecollegepicker Bummer news. However no need or do anything drastic, yet. First thing to do is find out what is really going on in the car. Also STOP driving the car around until you know what's what. If the problem is the battery continuing to drive around will mess up the cells more and more until nothing can rescue at least a few of them. I am certain that is what happened to my 02. The last owner drove the car until the thing stopped running totally and was towed away. There is nothing to be gained from destroying a otherwise repairable battery pack.
The Master Warning (Red Triangle of Death) is a general warning that a number of things unrelated to the battery can trigger. Get the ECU codes read. If you own a scanner tool use it. Look up the P number. If it is in the 3000's it is probably the battery, but still no need to panic, yet. If the code is something other than the battery learn about how to fix it. Sometimes the fix is as simple as cleaning the MAF sensor (that takes all of 10 minutes) and then resetting the computer.
Next, or maybe first, get a copy of Dr. Prius and the OBD2 bluetooth adapter to work with it. (Veepeak and Panlong are my current favs) That costs all of $11on Amazon. Dr. P is free on Google Play and works with all Android phones. Once you have Dr. P working for you, you will see quickly what pairs of modules (aka Blocks) are misbehaving. The modules are numbered Right to Left as you are facing the rear of the car (with the battery cover off of course. But dont take off the cover until you watch a couple vids on how to do this safely. There is potentially 300 Volts in there!) I will search out a couple vids I liked and post links here later. Some vids are MUCH better than others, believe me!
@@thecollegepicker I also forgot to mention before that the noise in the trunk you hear is the battery box ventilation fan kicking into high speed. When that happens it is either very warm weather where you are, or the battery is getting hotter in some other way. Maybe a failing cell, maybe not too. Again, Dr. Prius is pretty good at telling you what's up in there. Let me know if you want any help with the repair.
Replacing the entire pack is an expensive option but also more practical if you dont like working around electricity (like I do.) There are LOTS of places selling refurbished Prius packs. Be careful who you buy from though, lots of cheaters out there too. One of the most reputable groups I know of is Bumblebee Battery. Talk to Ryan, tell him I sent you. And since you also asked for this: Good luck as well!
@@thecollegepicker a couple good tutorial vids you should watch:
ua-cam.com/video/PWlSLDKgHhY/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/g5KAPge-f6E/v-deo.html
@@michael47lamb appreciate it. Code was p3006 ☹️ but was still driving like normal but I'm gonna stop driving it now like you said and take the steps.
Great find! Very lucky to have found a car in such pristine condition for its age.
Thanks! 😁
Hi again Just wanted to post an update on my 2002 Prius (the beat up twin to yours!) pack rebuilding project. Turns out I have 14 bad modules (not 13 like I thought before) and a couple of the ones from ebay were defective as well and so I reordered them. The seller was really nice about refunds too. :-)
So, ALWAYS buy modules that have been tested (or at least claim to have been) with a load tester! Not just a voltmeter. Using only a voltmeter like the seller did to judge a module is a sure road to disaster, just like that seller on ebay found out, and me too for that matter. If I had not identified these defective modules and they went into the car that pack would have likely died again in a few months. Never just install modules without testing them first. Bad mistake.
Appreciate the update! Will take note when I do a pack rebuild ♥️🙌
@@thecollegepicker No problem. I will be posting more here as I get things done. In the meantime you may want to start gathering up a few things before you think on starting a battery project. Stuff that you will need is at least one NiMh charger (I like using 2 since I can go twice as fast.) I also like the cheapie knockoff IMaxB6 (about $30 ea. at ebay, amazon, etc.) You will also want a "Carbon Pile battery load tester." Make sure it has these words in the description, other types dont hold up as well. I found a nice one on Amazon for about $79 (it has a Amp and Volt meter and a big knob to make small adjustments as you work the cells.) You will also need a decent volt ohm meter. Nothing fancy, digital is nice. About $20 for a decent one most anywhere.
In case you haven't guessed yet, I have been doing this to hybrids for some years now and have learned a thing or three. Always happy to share with those who want to know, (done that a few hundred times over the years too.) LoL.
BTW, I own a 2002 and a 2003 Prius and two 2003 Civic hybrids. I've had my Civic packs apart a great many times over the years. Those cars are a bad design compared to the early Prius, I tell you! Civics are easier to work on though. Eg, I can have a Civic pack out, apart rebalanced and back in the car in a day usually. The Prius not so much, it is a lot heavier and many more nuts and bolts to remove! Good thing the Prius doesn't need rebalancing very often.
2004-2005 models ODO stops at 299,999 m/km
Yes. 👍
2002 is a 2nd gen prius in japan. gen 1 in the us.
Japan is always ahead 🥰🤘
When the generator in that Prius breaks down that’s a $6000 repair job.
It's a DIY kinda car, keeps the costs down.
My grandma had a 1 gen 2001 prius back in 2002 the classic on it was red
They are such cool cars I bet she loved it 😁👍👍
I've got the same car/color (a 2001) the first year imported to USA. But you'll need new batteries even with low miles after all those years. Had our batts replaced with Gen 2 units at 80K, a few years back. Lots of space in trunk and nice visibility in rear. Excellent car, for sure.
Thanks for watching. It's such an excellent car. I think I'm on the same pack that she had been on. I haven't got into it and looked yet but until that day comes. At 130k miles now 😍😍 appreciate you watching. 🙏
You still have the subwoofer. I would like to install it on my 2003 echo
I do. Hit me up on Instagram we can work something out. 🙌
Iv been driving my girlfriends 03 prius with 260k miles. After a repair here and there It still drives like it's brand new. The only thing that has changes is the gas milage it's only avraging 30 mpg now.
Oh dang, that's like not even hybrid anymore. I wonder why it does that.
I bought a 2002 Prius this year too, is an awesome car. Greetings from Mexicali, México.
They are amazing! I bet you love it! Greetings! 🤙
What a great deal and beautiful car! Enjoy it.
Thanks dmgboots 🙌🙏🙏
Yeah nice find CP. Great one for the collection.
Thanks! It would look great on the shelf. 😁
I just bought the exact model and year and color for $2000 !!!!!
Woot woot! Such a fun car 🥰 how many miles and do you know if it's still the original battery?
162,938 AND YES ORIGINAL
Wow. Amazing!
If at all possible can I reach out to you for a personal understanding on the this car. I had an error sadly just yesterday and I got the code ran and today it stopped.
Seems like a real good deal man. I like the color too. And a subwoofer included? That's the "cherry" on top lol I'm sure Rachel will love it.
How big is a Prius on the inside though? Cause I'm 5'10 and have trouble comfortably fitting in a Corolla. Been told by several uber drivers that Camrys are bigger in that respect but what about a Prius?
Im about the same height and its comfortable. Yeah Camrys are roomier and have a bigger engine option, but also pricier and get less MPG. Im all about the MPGS! =)
thecollegepicker Oh cool. Good to know. Thanks
Dang! Definitely got a great deal!
Thanks 🙏
Could you please tell me what is the FCC ID you have in the back of your remote control? Thanks
HYQ12BAN
stolen $. lol
Especially with cat convert prices 😬
Best looking Prius generation. I was stuck with the boring silver color. Love the lime green!
I have 2 of this color, which I also call green, but it is actually blue..I think the dark green color is the best looking, dark blue coming in second. :)
Beautiful car!
Thanks man! 🙏 I'll have to drive her up to Sarasota so we can hang for a bit 🤙
I just bought a 133k km 2001 up here in Ontario 3 months ago. It's at 140k km now. Rust free, 1 of 2500 in the great White north.. thinking about lifting it and making kind of a 'rally' prius.
Exact same colour as this one too!
Wow that's a rare find 😍 hahaha rally racer that would be cool.
I am looking for a Prius as well. I can never find the good deals you do!
hmmm, thats a good idea for a video =) my methods are not for everyone. Tons of looking, looking looking. and staying away from dealers hahaha.
Very clean purchase.. looks like a very reliable car.. awesome deal...
And it switches to KM for aussies
yeah dude so sick and it is almost Etsy vintage, :)
Wow you got a great deal.That perfect condition!!!!
Thanks! It's gorgeous 😍😍😍
Im buying a Gen 1 soon, with a new lithum battery pack, and a 1 year bumper to bumper warranty
Whoa I didn't even know those existed 😵💫
@@thecollegepicker I just found out myself
i sorta miss my 2003, hadda sell it when joe insurance majorly increased my premiums. rode nicely over the cratered roads in my neighborhood, and quietly. compact enough to maneuver into half-parking slots leftover when some jackass decided to take up two spaces with his pig-iron. i miss that aspect of driving it most of all.
Is there anyone to advise me? That
I'm planning to buy the same year car day after tomorrow in Sri Lanka and found 13 previous users and removed hybrid. Fuel 18km per Ltr. It costs $9200
Sounds expensive. Why so many users and why did they remove the hybrid? Bad deal!
@@thecollegepicker Thank You
No problem. 🙏🙏 Thank you for watching and subscribing 😁
Been offered a 2002 with 23 miles.. Shall I buy it.. Its £1200
Be aware hybrid battery may need replacing or servicing.
@@thecollegepicker okay thanks
Just did 1500 plus mile road trip WA to CA in my 2002 Prius 178k and triangle of death before leaving.... no cured.... I. Replace 12 volt battery 44-46 mpg!
Nice! They are amazing machines 😍