What's a decent option for gen 1 replacement

If I were in your shoes, I'd get the liftback vice the C. It has more room and virtually gets the same mpg.

 

Some thoughts:

• 2009 Prius - 1.5L hatchback with all of the factory installed mods and traction battery modules. A solid replacement.
• 2010-current Prius - with 1.8L engine, more power, room and improved control laws. Modules are even better over the 2004-09 models.
• 2012-current Prius c - with improved 1.5L engine, hatchback, a good urban car.
• Ford Fusion hybrid - similar mileage to NHW11 but more modern and may have higher clearance

GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson

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We had a tough time with this too. Just about to replace our '01, and ended up going with a Subaru hatchback. No more hybrid for us, which I am super bummed about. However, the Prius c (which I love!) was too small for us, and the hatch on the liftback didn't have enough height clearance for our large dog. The v wagon was a contender but in the end we couldn't justify the price difference for the few miles we drive, even with a pretty stellar deal on one. We looked at all the electrics and liked the LEAF best, but they all struggle with range issues and the LEAF did abysmally on one of the IIHS crash tests. The e-Golf is pretty nice looking if a compact car works, but is pricey and of course brand new. The two C-Max versions are worth a look too, although they don't rival the regular Prius and PIP in mpg. I'm expecting technology and range for all of the plug-ins and EVs to get much, much better in the next few years, so we weren't really interested in owning one, and only considered leases on those. For conventional cars, the 2015 Honda Fit (a redesign) is a surprisingly spacious little car that gets terrific mileage for a non-hybrid, and might be worthy of consideration. The interior space was much better designed for usability than in the Prius c, in my opinion, although it is still a tight backseat (which is why we didn't go with it in the end). Good luck! We will be sad to say goodbye to our '01--it's had a good run for a plucky little car.

 

May I ask you what options you found as far as repairing your car?

Avi

 

It's actually in great working order--just replacing it because our family has grown. So while it's goodbye for us, it's hello to someone new! (I do admit to being a little sad that we won't be the ones to see it across the 100K mile mark since we are sooo close...but two cars is overkill for the limited urban driving we do.)

 

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Oops, I thought this was in another thread that was about a Prius in need or repair. It looks like you got some good service out of it. Make sure to find it a good home as it should have plenty of life left in it.

Avi

 

For sure. Just got her some new tires this morning and getting ready to clean her up, figure out the pricing, and get her out there! Luckily we are in an area where people know and love the Gen1s so I think we'll be able to find the perfect new owners.