Sales for the RAV4 Hybrid went up following that decision. The Prius V has the best possible reliability rating on Consumer Reports for every single model year it was made, and reliability is one of the most important areas that consumers should look at when shopping for a used vehicle; after all, we all want our cars to last us as long as possible.
One common trouble spot to keep an eye on for the Prius V is the acceleration. Other areas that were rated lower — though still higher than average — include styling, driving experience, and braking. These were ranked lower by other drivers, but in the official road test, there were no major concerns with any of those areas. ToyotaMotorCorp February 25, View this post on Instagram. Make no mistake that at some point your Prius will be ready for the recyclers, though when, is the question we need an answer too.
Here are 3 signs it may be time to put your old Prius out to pasture and look forward to getting a new one. The first one being about replacing a part called a PCV valve, check out that story here. The other two are about treatments from BG products that claim to fix oil consumption, and also a follow up story when I was about halfway through the study on my findings. These stories illustrate a growing concern among Prius owners. Their cars are consuming oil and they are afraid to have the engine burn up due to lack of lubrication.
Many owners will try just about anything to get their car to stop, or reduce oil consumption. If this is you and your Prius is still costing you more in oil than gas, it is time to move on. The good news is that even selling your oil consumer private party can yield a pretty hefty chunk of change.
Prius holds good value even with problems. Hopefully you can get a few thousand out of it and put it down on something like a new AWD-e. I once wrote and article on 5 common repairs that many 2nd generation owners can expect to have.
If you own a Prius, for sure check out that article here. In that article I talk about some of the heavy costs of what Prius cars can have. The ABS pump could be right along those same lines as well. Even if you dumped 3 to 5, dollars into the car, you may feel as if it just is not the same anymore. You would be accurate in saying that. Once we start having to really put money into our Prius', it may seem like it never stops.
While some owners are reporting excellent low maintenance on their cars, this does not mean that it is not subject to fault. If your Prius keeps wanting more lunch money, consider a trade in or even a private party sale. If you are like my wife, she cannot live without a car that is less than 8 years old.
Some people are this way, and there is no problem with that. Typically you never really have to worry about a car that is only a few years old.
William Davis has written for Drive since July , covering news and current affairs in the automotive industry. He has maintained a primary focus on industry trends, autonomous technology, electric vehicle regulations, and local environmental policy.
As the newest addition to the Drive team, William was brought onboard for his attention to detail, writing skills, and strong work ethic. Despite writing for a diverse range of outlets — including the Australian Financial Review, Robb Report, and Property Observer — since completing his media degree at Macquarie University, William has always had a passion for cars.
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