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Uber driver looking for specifically optioned Prius v

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by KadMills, Oct 1, 2023.

  1. KadMills

    KadMills New Member

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    I do Uber full-time to pay for my university tuition and other things. I love it.

    I bought a wonderful 2007 Prius touring before I started doing Uber. Minus the lack of Bluetooth, the car is perfect. I would keep using it if I could, however, in March, it will be too old for me to continue using for Uber.

    I’m on the prowl for a Prius v. I can pay good money or trade my current.

    It must be:
    • A Prius v, I need the space.
    • Have Automatic Emergency Braking.
    • Have all exterior lights (HID & Fogs).
    • Have service records going all the way back to new.
    • The battery can be in any condition, but it must be well documented. If it’s going out, show me that. If it’s brand new, show me that.
    • Interior must be in perfect condition.
    • Exterior can have wear and tear. Clearcoat must be fully intact and all the panels must be the same color. A few dents are OK.

    I will drive anywhere in the mainland USA for it. Realize that this will be a long and drawn out sale process. I am very particular with cars. You will be rewarded handsomely, and I can prove I am not a robot.

    Enjoy this photo of my current Egg.
     

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  2. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    You should realize gen3 have more design flaws and expensive issues than gen2s. Head gaskets, excessive oil burning, massive carbon buildup, brake booster and inverter fails. Plus an egr system a gen2 did not have is also a bad design. Most of those items can cost more than a hybrid battery up to and including a ruined engine.

    By the book maintenance is not a guarantee of anything since Toyota went to 10,000 mile oil changes and very long coolant intervals.

    Did I mention the oil and fuel slush that accumulates in the intake manifold?

    If you must have a Prius v and are willing to chance it, only consider 2015-17 v’s with revised pistons and rings. But few of these years were sold. Advanced safety was a rare option on all v’s. I would not fly or drive cross country to buy a gen3.

    A RAV4 hybrid has just as good mpg starting with the 2019. Spend a little more and get awd as a bonus.
     
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  3. KadMills

    KadMills New Member

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    I would continue to use a Gen 2. But my turnover is going to be before I am done with college if I get a 2009. Now, while I can afford to do this I am tired of switching cars.

    Is the RAV4 a plug-in. I am in Arkansas and have zero ability to charge a car with any sort of reason.
     
    #3 KadMills, Oct 2, 2023
  4. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    A rav4 hybrid is just like your Prius but bigger. It is the reason Prius v sales went away in the US.

    Rav4 Hybrids
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