Seattle area trustworthy Prius auto mechanic

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there is a trusted member mechanic here from seattle, i'll try to think of his name.

 

right. search function struggling lately.

 

@WA_PriusOwner @bisco I am looking to buy a used Prius V and move to seattle. One of the car sales man I spoke to really scared me saying, it's FWD is not really safe with rainy and hilly areas such as Seattle. Can you guys please let me know your experience with it and what's the mpg you getting?

 

i haven't heard that. usually the right tires are all it takes. what model car was he trying to sell you? was it a toyota dealership?

 

Nonsense. As Bisco says, all it needs are tires with good grip.

Everyone once in a while we're reminded of how to tell when a car salesman is lying...when his lips are moving.

 

Thanks @bisco @PT Guy for replies

He was trying to sell me 2015 Prius Trim level two, a certified one for $19K. This is my thread, looking to buy for prius v - Seattle | PriusChat

lol

 

my apologies, i thought he was trying to talk you out of a front wheel drive car.

 

No need of apologies. He was also showing me a RAV4 hybrid. I think you have a point.

 

I've been driving FWDs in and near Seattle since before you were born, and this is the first time I've heard this claim.

It is BS. As Bisco said, just make sure you have decent tires for the wet. California has a thinner minimum tread requirement than here and most other states. Tires with thin tread that is still sufficient for dry roads down there, may well be inadequate for our very wet roads.

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I know this is an old thread. But, do you remember the Prius mechanic in the Seattle area? I searched and couldn't find that info. Thanks in advance.

 

i never did find it, and haven't seen any posts since. i would start a new thread with seattle in the totle like this one. google hybrid repair shops, post them here and see if anyone has had experience with them