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Re: Hybrid For Most [gagrice]
by railroadjames
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Mar 22, 2008 (3:45 pm)
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Replying to: gagrice (Oct 06, 2007 6:00 pm)
I'm always surprised that hybrid SUV's fail to get a significant improved milage over conventional SUV's per the additional cost factor of Hybrids. My '04 Prius is closing in on 80K and I'm still amazed that it has been literally a problem free car. Several friends have joined the "bandwagon" and I'm pleased to say, they too are happy buyers also. I've owned over 50 automobiles thru the yrs and the Prius is, without a doubt, the most impressive vehical I've ever come across. I look forward to the 3rd Generation Prius and hope that it will achieve the same quality standards that I've come to expect from Toyota.
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Just broke 70K since Nov 30, 2005
by kdhspyder
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Mar 25, 2008 (4:39 am)
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Along with railroadjames I too have to confirm that the vehicle has been flawless. Day in and day out it just does what it's supposed to do.
Tires replaced at 50,000 mi exactly
Tires rotated every 10K ( 7 times )  $29 each rotation
14th oil change just done ( all free )
Windshield replaced from 2 rocks and a 'deer attack'
'deer attack ' and 'lady attack' repaired under insurance
Total cost of maintenance/operation through 70000 miles
4 new tires $380
7 rotations $200
Fuel: 70000 mi 47.9 mpg = ~1400 gal x $2.50 Avg/gal = ~$3500
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Re: Just broke 70K since Nov 30, 2005 [kdhspyder]
by grandtotal
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Mar 25, 2008 (7:33 am)
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Mar 25, 2008 4:39 am)
Surely only six rotations unless you rotated them at 50,000 miles and then scrapped them.
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Re: Just broke 70K since Nov 30, 2005 [grandtotal]
by kdhspyder
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Mar 25, 2008 (8:23 am)
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Replying to: grandtotal (Mar 25, 2008 7:33 am)
Good point but since Toyota 'recommends' a 5000 mi interval I did my first at 5000 but then at 10000 swithched to 10K intervals. 10K is about once a quarter for me.
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Re: PRIUS OWNERS W/ 50K : WHAT WE THINK NOW [railroadjames]
by cageybird
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Mar 25, 2008 (10:45 am)
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Replying to: railroadjames (Mar 05, 2007 6:30 pm)
I have gone over nearly 53K this week I have an 05 prius I bought used in 06. it had 10K on it then. I have had it about a about a year and a half and have had no major issues with it. I drive 86 miles round trip to go to work daily on the highway and have recently started going 5 miles under the speedlimit. I am averaging from 48 to 50 depending on the weather conditions. I have noticed that in colder weather my milage does go down a bit. I have replaced 1 set of tires and my breaks are still in good shape. I do a lot of coasting whenever I can. I live in Arizona and have taken a long trip to Abilene and Dallas Texas last year and it ran great. Although going uphill to Texas did cut my milage down some with my car fully loaded with stuff I made it up on my way back down to Arizona. It was a comfortable ride all the way. I keep up with the regular maintanince and it still runs like a dream. I'm hopeing to make it last to about 300K.
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110K miles
by little_pogi
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Mar 28, 2008 (11:47 pm)
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My 04 have gone past 110k miles. I am averaging 45 mpg which is better than the 43 mpg I was getting when I hit the 60k mark. A major repair was done on my fuel tank. I hit a large rock that ruptured the tank. Thanks to the bladder design of the fuel tank, gasoline did not spill and create a fire hazard. The engine check light did turn on due to the loss of pressure inside the fuel tank. The whole tank needed to be replaced.
I recently check the linings of my brakes. The front brake pad shows a 50% wear and the rear brake shoes showed more significant wear. I estimate that I may need a a brake shoe replacement at the 120K mark.
All rubber components on the car still looks good. Axle and steering boots, brake hoses, suspension bushings, coolant hoses, belts, etc.
The original Goodyear Integrity tires lasted 50K. The Goodyear Assurance I put in might still get me past the 115K miles. One rear shock absorber has some wetness in it. Fluid may be starting to leak slightly. Generally the shocks still in excellent shape.
One concern I have is the ICE timing mechanism. My local dealer says I do not have to replace it. I assume the Prius engine uses a timing chain. Anybody out there can confirm this?
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Re: 110K miles [little_pogi]
by kdhspyder
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Mar 29, 2008 (5:54 am)
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Replying to: little_pogi (Mar 28, 2008 11:47 pm)
Yes all Prius', as well as all 4c Toyota's from 2003 onward, use timing chains iso timing belts.
All V6s beginning with the GR family of engines also use chains iso belts
All the new V8's beginning with the UR family of engines will use chains iso belts.
As of today the only vehicles being made that use timing belts are the 3.3L V6 Solaras, the 3.3L hybrid Highlanders and the 4.7L V8's in the 4R, Sequoia and Tundra's.
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Re: PRIUS OWNERS W/ 50K : WHAT WE THINK NOW [cageybird]
by m2mazda6
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Apr 07, 2008 (10:17 am)
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Replying to: cageybird (Mar 25, 2008 10:45 am)
I have some questions, I keep my cars a long time, just sold our 93 Buick had 114700 miles on it and am looking at the Prius,will be takeing a trip to Fl. once or twice a year from Mi., what kind of expenes can I expect say after 5yrs, how long does the battery go for and what does it cost to replace it.Say after 10yr does it start nickle & dime you. I do take good care of my cars, What are regular maintance expences on this type of car.
Thanks for your help
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Re: PRIUS OWNERS W/ 50K : WHAT WE THINK NOW [m2mazda6]
by stevegold
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Apr 07, 2008 (10:26 am)
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Replying to: m2mazda6 (Apr 07, 2008 10:17 am)
I have a 2004 since 2004. It's great and I recommend it highly. Great mileage (45-50), no other problems. Watch out for deep snow if you don't have snow tires.
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Re: PRIUS OWNERS W/ 50K : WHAT WE THINK NOW [m2mazda6]
by railroadjames
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Apr 07, 2008 (12:47 pm)
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Replying to: m2mazda6 (Apr 07, 2008 10:17 am)
You ask alot about, down the road, issues. I can atest to the great satisfaction that the Toyota Prius gives me and it is of the highest accolades. I've owned over 50 cars and rank the Prius as the most dependable, thrifty, and most of all, the most inovative and smart car to come along in yrs. 77K miles and 4 plus yrs of total satisfaction. About the battery....in some ways, time will tell but...with a warrantee of 10yrs and everybody seemingly trouble free with them, I'd say you'd be hard pressed to find any complaints. Remember this! Toyota says that even if a problem occurs, only the cell that malfunctions need be replaced. This means that $$ costs are reasonable as opposed to total battery replacement costing approx. $3,200.00. (but going down lately). As to maintanance...Same as any other car for the most part. Brakes seem to last forever.(no kidding) As to 10 plus yrs down the road....I'll let you know when I get there. (and I plan on just that). I've driven from near Chicago to Atlanta Ga (720miles) and fill up once each way. Lastly, I've gone 546 miles on a single tank twice.
P.S. Prius: Car of The FutureToday!
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