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2013 Toyota Prius — two-post lift in a residential garage

QuietGeekCommunity StarterJun 28, 20262013 Toyota Prius ThreeSan Antonio
2013 Toyota Prius Three, about 144,500 miles. Ceiling height looks workable, but I am more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor layout and garage-door tracks.
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WeekendDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 28, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2013 Toyota Prius in San Antonio, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “two-post lift in a residential garage,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2013 Toyota Prius in San Antonio with 144,500 miles. Stop there until you know. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
ProjectDad654Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 28, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2013 Toyota Prius before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. Your commute and mine probably aren't the same, but the test still applies. I'll update if anything new shows up.
TruckLearner956Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 28, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2013 Toyota Prius before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2013 Toyota Prius in San Antonio with 144,500 miles. No need to make it theatrical. I'll update if anything new shows up.
PistonPilotCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 28, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2013 Toyota Prius owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. Did the worksheet show tax yet? Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.
WeekendDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 29, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2013 Toyota Prius owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Stop there until you know. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
TruckLearner956Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 29, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2013 Toyota Prius, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. No need to make it theatrical. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.
RustBeltDetailer958Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 29, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2013 Toyota Prius in San Antonio, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “two-post lift in a residential garage,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. Wrote this up on my lunch break.
RustBeltDetailer958Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 29, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2013 Toyota Prius in San Antonio, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “two-post lift in a residential garage,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
TruckLearner280Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 29, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2013 Toyota Prius before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2013 Toyota Prius in San Antonio with 144,500 miles. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. Doing the boring step first on purpose.
SunBeltHaulerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 29, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2013 Toyota Prius owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. Do that first. I'd rather be boring and correct. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
SunBeltHaulerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 29, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2013 Toyota Prius before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. That's the whole play. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. I'll update if anything new shows up.
WeekendDailyCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 29, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2013 Toyota Prius owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2013 Toyota Prius in San Antonio with 144,500 miles. Stop there until you know. Not trying to scare you — just skip the expensive first guess. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
PistonPilotCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 29, 2026permalink
Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2013 Toyota Prius, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Did the worksheet show tax yet? If the story changes I'll post the new data.
QuietGeekCommunity StarterCommunity StarterJun 30, 2026permalink
I parked the 2013 Toyota Prius and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.
PistonScout650Community StarterCommunity StarterJun 30, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2013 Toyota Prius in San Antonio, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “two-post lift in a residential garage,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2013 Toyota Prius in San Antonio with 144,500 miles. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.
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