Prius v: 200,000 miles club

Hi I have a 2012 Prius V that I got in 2020. It’s been great, but my oil consumption for my gasoline engine has failed. CarShield demanded a scope of the engine, and they denied the claim. They apparently have a clause about repairing piston rings due to normal wear and tear. So I either have to replace the engine or get a new Prius. The other parts of the car are originals. How long before they need to be replaced? Just wondering if it’ll be more cost effective to replace or buy a newer used Prius.

Although 10 years is how old my Prius’s have been before they require an engine replacement.

 

Depends on how nice the car is, if it’s had a new oem hv battery replacement, a new brake booster and how many smaller things like brakes and tires need replacement.

If it’s otherwise nice with a recent hv battery and brake booster you might consider a rebuilt engine shipped from Hybridpit in California (maybe $4k shipped but with the improved rings and pistons) or you could chance a so called low mile JDM engine for $1200. Either way someone needs to install.

 

2017 Prius V 207,000 miles.

SM-F731U ?

 

What’s MAF? Thanks!