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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by CardiffChris, Jul 10, 2017.

  1. CardiffChris

    CardiffChris Member

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    20170708_121214.jpg Just purchase a 2014 Plug in Prius this last weekend.
    Certified with navigation,heated seats,entune radio, remote A/C, hands free phone.
    30,000 miles on it, paid $20,500 for it.


    $2400 for my trade in:

    my very trusty 2010 Prius

    I drove this car 1000 miles per week and it never let me down.
    It usually got timely oil changes(castrol synthetic) and air filters, but little else ever broke.

    The A/C was still doing a great job, even on a 100 degree day.

    It was diagnosed with a blown head gasket, so i bailed out. ($4000 dealer quote for repairs)

    So pleased with it overall, i bought another one.

    Waited until the 2016 model came out, but didnt buy one,
    prefer the 2010 to 2015 model.

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  2. Jkan2001

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    Did they say what caused the blown head gasket? Did it have any symptoms of failing or did it just go at once without warning? I think you can swap in a lower mileage used ICE motor for 1500-2k.
     
    #2 Jkan2001, Jul 11, 2017
  3. bisco

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    out with the old, in with the new. congrats, all the best!(y)
     
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  4. douglasjre

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    How many miles on the old one?
     
    #4 douglasjre, May 15, 2018
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    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    I was wondering too: then reread the title. :)
     
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  6. CardiffChris

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    2014 Plug in Prius now has 342,000
     
    #6 CardiffChris, Aug 7, 2023
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    Still on original headgasket?
     
    #7 southsidedakota, Aug 8, 2023
  8. douglasjre

    douglasjre Senior Member

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    No city miles. Makes sense
     
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