200,000 Mile Club

[yardman 49]

Originally Posted by john1701a

Sorry, but you'll just have to contend with those of us crashing the party using multiples.

In my case... 59,827 on the Classic... 118,030 on the Iconic... 0 on the 2010... means I'll hit "200,000" right around my 10th Anniversary of Prius ownership (next September).

It's our way of endorsing the technology. Our ownership longevity is different, but still demonstrates product condifence.

So there!
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Well, I guess that usbseawolf will need to start a newer thread, with the title "200,000 Miles on One Car" club, since that was the original intent of his thread, I think!

[john1701a]

The audience is changing anyway. Generational transistions do that. It did last time. Have you noticed the dramatic change in posts recently? The 2010 dominates already.

Fortunately, some of those members bound to reach significant milestones are the very ones embracing the new generation and helping it to establish a foothold. And rather than lose them entirely...
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[yardman 49]

Originally Posted by john1701a

The audience is changing anyway. Generational transistions do that. It did last time. Have you noticed the dramatic change in posts recently? The 2010 dominates already.

Fortunately, some of those members bound to reach significant milestones are the very ones embracing the new generation and helping it to establish a foothold. And rather than lose them entirely...
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The "generational transition" in indeed interesting to watch for me, a Prius newbie. Coming in on the end of the G2 generation, it's fun to watch those moving to the G3. They have a chance to be excited about their new G3s, just like I am about my new G2.

Thankfully, I have benefited from the knowledge of those who have been with the G2 for some time.....

[patsparks]

I hope those people posting a combined total of 200,000 plus miles have driven every mile themselves and haven't had help in achieving this from another driver like a spouse or other family member.

I always thought the ultimate show of faith in the product would be to keep a car even though the odometer read in excess of 200,000 miles not to replace a vehicle with a new one when it had under 120,000 miles on the clock. Even a serial Geo owner could achieve 200,000 miles if they bought enough Geos.

I'm in favour of a new thread called, "I have driven over 200,000 miles in Prius!" and save this one for people with enough faith in the vehicle to keep driving it past 200,000 miles on the odometer even if they bought the car used.

How about a thread, "I have driven over 200,000 miles in Toyotas." I'd qualify for that one easy.

[brownsnoutuk]

..... This coming Friday .......

[usbseawolf2000]

Originally Posted by brownsnoutuk

..... This coming Friday .......

Your 2005 Prius is going to reach 200k miles this Friday? Do post pictures.

[DaveinOlyWA]

Originally Posted by john1701a

The audience is changing anyway. Generational transistions do that. It did last time. Have you noticed the dramatic change in posts recently? The 2010 dominates already.

Fortunately, some of those members bound to reach significant milestones are the very ones embracing the new generation and helping it to establish a foothold. And rather than lose them entirely...
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i agree totally, the site is moving towards the 2010 rapidly... in fact, what is an "Iconic?" oh heck, let me go out to the driveway and remind myself...

[brownsnoutuk]

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[brownsnoutuk]

You'll have to excuse the dust...

[brownsnoutuk]

'Service history' of the car.

Spark Plugs at 50,000 + 150,000. Replaced with NGK G-power Platinum. $3 each
Engine Coolant at 150,000. Replaced with Zerex 'Extreme?' good for 150k Miles apparently. ~$8
Inverter Coolant Pump Failed at 168,000. Repaired at Fred Haas Toyota, Spring Tx. ~$300 including Toyota Antifreeze/coolant.
Inverter Coolant - Changed with Pump obviously....
Transaxle Fluid changed at 169,000, replaced with non-toyota fluid. dont remember the brand but it was supposed to be 'same as'.
12v Battery lasted until 175,000. Replaced with Gold-Duralast 51R-DLG ($90) + New battery terminals ($5)


Oil has been changed every 5-7.5K miles.
I have used conventional, semi-synthetic and synthetic.
I have used 0w-20 (Winter time only) all the way upto 20w-50. (Summer time only)
I do all my own oil changes and I experience NO LOSS OF OIL. I fill it to 1/2 way on the dip and 7.5k miles later its 1/2 way still.

Air filter changed about every 30-40k miles. Wish Id bought a K&N.

Cabin filter changed twice - Which is definately not enough.

I have not changed the pcv valve yet- but I have had it in the glove box for the last 50000 miles.

Lastly I have run out of Gas 10-15 times, drove as far as I could before the car shut down. Then waited a couple of minutes, started the car again. Drove it again until the car shut down, and then repeated this until I could get into a gas station or finally couldnt get the car to start anymore. Add ~3 gallons of gas and it starts perfect. The battery is 100% original, I cant say that the battery was affected at all.



Things I dont like about the car.

The rear cup holder is a piece of junk. It falls off whenever I try to use it. I believe the problem is because of the middle passenger headrest hitting it and damaging the clips. That IMO is a design flaw, not user fault.

The glovebox buttons are peeling, so is the drivers upper door card area. The drivers door card is because of my arm resting on it for thousands of miles.

The tires wear quickly.............although everyone knows this by now.

The homelink mirror is way too big. Flipping it upside down means I cant see very far behind me. Im 6ft 4, maybe it doesnt affect shorter people?

The rear passenger head space, like most comparable size cars, is too low for me to sit in the back.

The paint on the front and rear bumper has been peeling since before 100,000 miles.

The hood is pitted with little dents because of the lightweight metal used.

The windshield was hit on two occasions causing massive cracks both times. Ive never had a windshield break so easily.