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2009 Toyota Prius 4 Door Hatchback, Leather, Nav, No Reserve, 40,000 Miles! on 2040-cars

Year:2009 Mileage:40205
Location:

Franklin, North Carolina, United States

Franklin, North Carolina, United States

  The car has always been garaged during my ownership.   It has performed perfectly; the only visit to a shop was for a minor factory recall for the water pump.  Tires are General Altimax, with about 75% of tread remaining.  The car is equipped with leather, AM-FM radio with 6-CD changer, backup camera, Bluetooth, and NAV.  Most features can be controlled either by voice or by way of buttons on the steering wheel.  I have all manuals, the cargo mat, retractable cargo cover, and rubber floor mats.  I have only ONE key.  (I bought a spare key fob but have never taken it to a dealer to be programmed to the car. That spare key is included). 

  I purchased this Prius 3 1/2 years ago from a shop in Charlotte NC that repairs "salvage" cars exclusively. The North Carolina title, which is clear and in my name, says "Salvage Rebuilt" in the "title brands" box.  The car was nearly new when involved in a front-end collision and the insurance company chose to write it off.  The front fenders, hood,  bumper, and radiator mounts were replaced with parts from another Prius that had been struck in the rear. North Carolina inspects cars regularly during this process, and acquiring the original title was not a problem.  If you examine the photos carefully, you will see that there also is a slight misalignment of both front fenders where they meet the bumper cover.  (In cold weather they stay in place, but in summer they pop out about a quarter inch.)  A local body shop estimated less than $100 to repair this imperfection, but I see no reason to do so. A "salvage" title means two things: the manufacturers warranty is void and the car has been damaged with repairs costing over $2500..

  The paint has the minor scratches and a couple of rock chips on the front that would be expected on a 4 1/2 year old car. The "outside temperature" monitor is not working.  There is a small bleach spot on the rear cargo mat.  For it's age, I would say that this car is in excellent condition, and with only 40,000 miles it has many years of service remaining.  The odometer reading will increase slightly, as the car is being used locally.
   
   This Prius is an excellent buy and I feel sure that it will serve someone well for many years.  It would sell for thousands of dollars more without the salvage title.  Mileage consistently averages over 51 MPG even in the mountains.  We are selling because we have too many cars for a 70 year old couple!  If you want to talk about the car, email your phone number to me.

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Tue, 26 Feb 2013

The 2013 Toyota Camry is officially the car of the year in Korea. The country's motoring press graced the Japanese sedan with the honor for the first time, officially marking a shift in prevailing Korean attitudes toward Japan and its products. According to industry analysts, buyers in the country are no longer simply choosing their purchases based on whether or not they're made in South Korea, but rather based on quality and personal choice. That's a big jump from a few years ago, when buyers viewed their purchases through a patriotic lens.
The Camry managed to edge out a total of 44 other cars, including hardware from both Hyundai and Kia, to become the first foreign vehicle to take home the Korea Automobile Journalist Association's Car of the Year award. As The Detroit News points out, just 10 years ago, domestic manufacturers held some 99 percent of the Korean car market. But a change in trade regulations has opened up the country considerably, and buyers now have access to a wide range of products from around the globe. As a result, Hyundai and Kia have countered by cutting prices in an attempt to keep their grip on the market.

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Wed, 20 Nov 2013

Of all the vehicles Toyota brought to the Tokyo Motor Show, the FV2 might be the most creative. The minimalist single-seat concept is a glimpse at Toyota's idea of a "fun to drive" vehicle in the future.
The FV2 is essentially a pod with a diamond-shaped wheel array (what powers said wheels has not been disclosed), and Toyota says that the technology of the vehicle allows it to gauge the driver's mood and suggest possible destinations. The interaction between driver and vehicle is also displayed in an augmented reality screen on the windshield, and the car can also act as a mood ring of sorts with exterior colors and patterns that can change based on the driver's mood. We can just see it now: "Don't mess with Jim today, his car is red."
Scroll down for a brief press release on the FV2.

Toyota FCV Concept comes one step closer to reality

Wed, 20 Nov 2013

When Toyota first conceptualized a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle for mainstream Americans to drive, the initial response was pretty skeptical. Still, through relentless engineering and solid product after solid product, Toyota has built the Prius brand into the dominant force in the hybrid car market.
Something like that plan of attack is what the Japanese company is preparing for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, as well, and that attack is seeing a critical salvo fired today with the debut of this FCV Concept at the Tokyo Motor Show.
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