What car would you get if your Gen3 died today?

Our biggest issue is the lack of clearance.

Both our Prius' run great, with no real problems [aside from lack of clearance].

With studded snow tires they work great on frozen rivers / lakes, but when fresh snow piles up about 8 inches is the limit before they high-center and lose traction.

 

I went for the RAV4 Hybrid. Much improved powertrain with enough interior space and a good seating position. AWD and lithium that won’t burn up.

 

Mine died yesterday, and I picked up a new Chevy Bolt for $23,500.

 

Died yesterday?

 

How'd your Plug-In die?

 

in the past

 

head gasket

 

I personally would get the new Camry. Definitely don't get a Ford. I, nor anyone in my family, has ever had a Ford without having lots of issues. Out of your 3 choices I would get the Rav4, the new Prius is just too darn small. We recently got a Rav4 hybrid for my wife and it is very nice.

 

It sounds like the Rav4 is the best for you.

Now the Maverick Hybrid transmission shouldn't have "clutch slipping" like the old Powershift in the Focus... The Focus had a dual-clutch automated manual and the Maverick uses an eCVT like our Priuses. BUT I know that Ford had some bearing issues in their eCVTs about 10 years ago, so even an eCVT is not a slam dunk.

Me, if my 3rd gen died I'd get another 3rd gen. I like them.

 

yup, in my brain. what's left of it

 

I feel for ya Bisco. I frequently find my self estimating the time and cost of things that happened in the past. Or, even worse, rounding numbers to the nearest convenient number. That last part is a real hassle when people on the board want to make sure that all columns add up properly.

 

i haven't had to add to add up any columns since i retired, might be part of the problem

 

To answer the title question, maybe a used Fit, a lower level with the usable climate controls.

 

2012 Prius here with 280,000 miles on it. Runs excellent with no issues. I did replace the hybrid battery at about 10 years/250,000mi. If the new Prius had a spare tire, that would be my replacement option. Since it doesn't, my next option would be a Rav4 Hybrid or Prime. I have a friend with a Rav4 Prime and it is an amazing vehicle that also has a spare tire. <grin> There would be a slight drop in fuel mileage but some pros would be all wheel drive, more interior space and better hitch options for bike racks and light towing. I might would look for another used, nice, lower miles Gen3. It has been a great car for me.

 

I’ve got to ask: no head gasket problems? You’ve cleaned the EGR, or no?

how’s oil consumption?

 

No head gasket issues. I have not done any EGR cleaning or related cleanings, however, I have thought about it. <grin> Car uses about 1/2 quart between 5000mi oil changes with full synthetic oil. Oil usage is higher when the miles are on the highway at 70+mph vs slower.

 

Eerie.

 

there are people without hg problems and apparently not much egr clogging. who knows how many? we only see issues for the most part.
wouldn't it be great to know why? run of bad head gaskets? type of driving? maintenance? climate?