Time to move on?

I'm looking for some feedback on this same topic. 2015 v, 130k miles, no issues yet. I installed an oil catch can at about 65k and did the egr cleaning at about 100k. Nothing looked too bad at that point. I've been pretty aggressive with maintenance- doing things like brake fluid changes, etc. My original plan was drive it for about 10 years and 200k miles and then be ready to walk away. I'm getting close to the ten years but haven't put the miles on it for various reasons, including a really low year during the pandemic.

It looks like I can get $7000-8000 for this car right now. The KBB instant offer came in at $7000. I feel like about the most I can hope for is another 5 years or so but have a reasonable chance of incurring up to $10000 in repairs during this time. I'm wondering if it is time to trade it in (or sell it) and a new RAV4 or maybe a Mazda.

I'd appreciate any insights. Would you go with a hybrid RAV? (This has soured me a bit on hybrids.) We can afford to replace it now and can afford the repairs if they are needed but want to make a smart decision.

Thanks!

 

We bought the Rav4 hybrid XSE. It is a far better vehicle in almost every way but particularly in size, performance and safety. It is hard to put a price on safety until you spend a couple of days in the hospital. The price will be obvious and it's not just expressed in dollars.



We still have the v for routine commutes.

 

We're moving on from our 2011 Prius three hatchback with 143K miles on the odometer.

It's been reliable, so far, but I have done all major maintenance items, and some extra (egr cooler/intake manifold cleaning, oil catch can installed) along the way.

We didn't want to worry about dealing with the known issues that can come up when the early Gen 3 hits the 150K mark.

We bought a 2025 Toyota Crown Signia XLE (AWD Hybrid) that's pretty loaded with convenience and safety features.

I've put up the Prius for sale, and have gotten almost zero interest at $5000. I have dropped the price down to $3500 and I may have someone interested to meet up tomorrow.

If it doesn't sell, we will donate the car to a charity and take a tax deduction based on the sale price at auction.

SM-G781V ?

 

tough call to be truthful. 15 is the best of the gen 3 years. if you've done 5k oil changes, and it isn't burning any, you may be good for a long while. hard to say on the brake actuator, hybrid battery and inverter. it is definitely a roll of the dice.

 

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