Average lifetime of Prii?

[Tideland Prius]

90,000 miles eh... Wow, then my city must have Prius taxis dropping out like flies!

They can cover 100k miles in a year... If they don't last, trust me the media will be all over it and you will hear about it. But as they're running to nearly 500,000kms (~300,000 miles), you don't hear anything about their longevity ... odd eh?

[bgoodr]

Wow! That was the most overwhelming response I've ever seen to a first post. Thanks everyone.

There are a lot of questions raised here, notably what his sources are. From scanning the CDW related material you all referenced, I bet that is the source. The wife is incomunicado at the moment, but I'll post back when I find out for sure.

catgic, thanks also for those links. I'll be reading through them in detail in the next few days. I also suspect that his choice of a Hummer means he doesn't care about green vehicular transport.

Michgal007 and bwilson4web imply that I should just disregard it. I'm leaning that way. The guy really is the nicest guy in the world and I have a fairly amiable relationship with him. I'm also really not eager to start a debate with someone who might not want to read through any reports I find (or have me repeatedly try to debunk more hearsay like TonyPSchaefer said). Regardless of that, I will try to find out the source of his comment.

Thanks Bob for that End Of Life Report. I'm trudging my way through that report now. Glad to know some of our tax dollars are being put to good work.

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How many miles do you have in the Prius now?[/b]

The odo reads 45940 miles today.

Thanks!
Brent

[Godiva]

I think your best bet is to ignore it and wait it out as well.

I got some ribbing when I first got my Prius. My brother called it "the golf cart" and my Dad reminds me not to drive in the rain in case I get electrocuted.

As time passes and the price of gas goes up, they're pretty quiet. My Mom likes to ride in it. My Dad finally rode in it and complimented it on it's power and quiet.

As time passes he'll evenutally shut up. He might even start to ask you questions about it. Who knows. Someday he might even trade that Hummer in for some kind of hybrid. Just try not to rub it in when he's replacing his timing belt or something.

[bgoodr]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Godiva @ Aug 12 2007, 06:43 PM) [snapback]494469[/snapback]</div>

I got some ribbing when I first got my Prius. My brother called it "the golf cart" and my Dad reminds me not to drive in the rain in case I get electrocuted.
[/b]

LOL, that would indeed be troublesome here in rainy Oregon.

I also found what I believe is the article on the use of Prii as taxis: http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=8046

Brent

[apriusfan]

I like the concept of a wager. But I would put more money on the table. Any modifications you want to add to your car (things like suspension upgrade, lightweight wheels, or...)? The wager is the surest way to get somebody else to fund your mod budget.

[Tideland Prius]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bgoodr @ Aug 12 2007, 08:00 PM) [snapback]494483[/snapback]</div>

LOL, that would indeed be troublesome here in rainy Oregon.

I also found what I believe is the article on the use of Prii as taxis: http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=8046

Brent
[/b]

www.hybridexperience.ca


Canadian site and the first hybrid taxi. Toyota took back his 2001 Prius at 343,000kms and gave him a (free) 2003 one in return.

[cwerdna]

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http://avt.inl.gov/hev.shtml
[/b]

Thanks for the GREAT link! I'm adding this to my bookmarks.

The fact sheets were very interesting. I haven't finished looking at all of them, but I found it interesting/troubling that the high mileage HCHs and Insights seemed to have need at least 1 new transmission. They seemed to go around the 90K mile mark. Also, the two high mileage HCHs needed new cats at ~100K miles.

[Bill Merchant]

Hi bgoodr, I think you've got good responses. I'm inclined to recommending ignoring outlaws unless pressed. It puts your fine wife in the middle...

I also want to call your attention to the local HSD/Prius club, link in my signature. Come join us some third Saturday.

[john1701a]

Jesse's 2002 Prius:

[apriusfan]

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Jesse's 2002 Prius:


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310K! That is incredible! What all has had to be replaced during the journey to 310K? Maybe we should have a sticky where members can post their highest mileage.... Moderators?