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Prius Questions (How do they hold up long term?)

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by smily157, Aug 11, 2005.

  1. smily157

    smily157 New Member

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    I really love the idea of getting a prius. But i wanted to ask all of you out there who have one how the hold up as you put the miles on them. I tend to drive 30,000+ miles a year and want to know if they will hold up with 150,000+ miles. Are there battery packs to be replaced and expensive hybrid parts? Anyone who has a prius with miles on it, your opinion would be very appreciated.
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  2. Godiva

    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    There's a taxi driver in Canada who has put something like 250,000 miles on a Prius.

    In CA the hybrid/battery part is warranteed for 10 years/150,000 miles. I personally feel it will go farther.

    You can find more by using the 'search' option above and using some key words.
     
  3. 200Volts

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    I'm at 50k on my 2004 (in 13 months).
    No major problems. Still at about 50mpg+-
    Tires were almost bald at 40k miles. Alignment, minor dash rattle, etc. have been only problems.
    I have a few stone chips in the front paint(I'll get a clear bra next time). Shocks are starting to feel a little springy. Everything else works as new except the AM radio reception is weaker.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(smily157\";p=\"115780)</div>
    The battery pack costs around $3000. Toyota has not had to replace one because it failed since the Prius went into production in 1997. It is already clear that just as Toyota claimed originally, the battery will last as long as the car.
     
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    Check this thread , it should assuage any concerns you have.