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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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Replying to: kdhspyder (Mar 25, 2008 4:39 am)
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Replying to: grandtotal (Mar 25, 2008 7:33 am) |
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Replying to: railroadjames (Mar 05, 2007 6:30 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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Replying to: little_pogi (Mar 28, 2008 11:47 pm) 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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Replying to: cageybird (Mar 25, 2008 10:45 am) Thanks for your help |
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Replying to: m2mazda6 (Apr 07, 2008 10:17 am) |
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Replying to: m2mazda6 (Apr 07, 2008 10:17 am) P.S. Prius: Car of The FutureToday! |
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Replying to: m2mazda6 (Apr 07, 2008 10:17 am) Regards the Prius the actual maintenance is probably less than any traditional car; no timing belts, plugs at 100K+, brakes lasting upwards of 200,000 mi. Basically it's oil/filters and air filters on a regular basis. Then wear items. But... all new vehicles are just an assembly of mini-computers. These ECU units are just like your laptop. There might be as many as 20-40 of them in any modern vehicle....and the warranty on these units is limited to 36 mos / 36000 miles. The Prius units have been remarkably failure-free. But this is a personal decision of whether to get a 7 yr / 100,000 mile wrap around Vehicle Service Agreement or to self-insure your vehicle. At 72000 mi I've done nothing to mine except repair phycial damange from being hit.
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