Drive it Forever? "But you're betting that the Prius will run a long time without any serious maintenance against the difference in the cost of gasoline. I don't like the odds."
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Prianista @ Aug 14 2007, 02:27 PM) [snapback]495471[/snapback]</div> I love the odds. The Toyota cars including the Prius are super reliable. If it's older you can get parts including the main battery pack for low cost. I have a 2005 and if the battery ever went bad I will be able to go plug-in hybrid which I going to do anyway . I also feel my brakes will last forever since I brake gentley to get the regen energy back into the battery. This is the best car I have ever owned so far and I've been driving and an owner for over 30 years.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Prianista @ Aug 14 2007, 10:27 AM) [snapback]495471[/snapback]</div> I've put my money on betting on good odds. New Prius owner here... so far, so (VERY) good. I have no qualms about Toyota's reliability. As for future gas price increases from continuously rising demand for fuel, that's a different story :blink:
I think an appropriate comparison is cost of Prius fuel plus maintenance against the cost of other vehicle fuel plus maintenance. If the former is lower, I win. There are sub-industries devoted to automatic transmission repair and brake repair. Perhaps this helps us understand 'the odds'.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Prianista @ Aug 14 2007, 02:27 PM) [snapback]495471[/snapback]</div> I do. I keep cars 17 years. A 2000 Intrigue replaced my 1983 Delta 88. The 2006 Prius replaced my 1989 Delta 88. I expect less maintenance and less fuel expense with the Prius. Happier & better driving is an added bonus. My friend just scrapped his Buick Lesabre at < 190,000 miles because the engine damage exceeds the value of the car. The hybrid components in the Prius are warranted for 150,000 miles. As far as I know, a useful life has yet to be determined.
