# 2001 Prius repairs?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-prius-repairs/65366>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [June 11, 2011, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-prius-repairs/65366 "2011-06-11T16:16:05Z")\
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**Author:** ![stefcello](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e5b9ba/32.png) [@stefcello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stefcello)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2011, 4:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-prius-repairs/65366/1 "2011-06-11T16:16:05Z")

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I have a 2001 Prius with 110000 miles. It’s been very reliable and it runs well. High voltage batteries have just been replaced, still under warranty. Now it needs a new catalytic converter, new tires and a few smaller things to the tune of $2500 or more. Here is the age old question: Is it worth to put in this kind of money at this time?

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**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Post date:** [June 11, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-prius-repairs/65366/2 "2011-06-11T16:37:15Z")

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I imagine that the $2500 price is from the dealer. Find a reliable independent mechanic and get prices with aftermarket parts. The catalytic converter should cost less than $200 for a stainless steel body; less than $100 for aluminized steel. I’d go with the SS body if you plan to keep the car more than 5 years.