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How much have you spent on EVERYTHING (minus gas) for your Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by macmaster05, Jan 23, 2010.

  1. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    Tell us the total dollar amount for how much you've spent on everything for your Prius, EXCEPT the cost of the Prius itself. You can add up:

    Warranties
    Maintenance
    Repairs
    Modifications
    Any other add-ons.

    I know this could be a lot to remember, but I think it's a great exercise. Please do not include gas (we all know Prius is the best).

    Thanks!!
     
    #1 macmaster05, Jan 23, 2010
  2. tf4624

    tf4624 Active Member

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    after said and done 25,000 plus


     
    #2 tf4624, Jan 23, 2010
  3. GrumpyCabbie

    GrumpyCabbie Senior Member

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    erm other than buying the car and fuel I have spent nothing in the last 8000 miles.

    Well, maybe £250 $400 getting my taxi meter and computer/radio installed but otherwise that's it :)

    Love the car.
     
    #3 GrumpyCabbie, Jan 23, 2010
  4. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Maintenance
    $43 Oil and rotation every 5000 miles: $215

    Repair
    $500 deductible at body shop

    Modifications
    Scangauge $130
    Under body Brace $50
    Window Tint $200
    Sun shade for MFD $35
    rear bumper cover $40
    cargo area cover $60


    $1230
     
    #4 JimboPalmer, Jan 23, 2010
  5. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    The VentureShield film cost $950. I should have 3 free oil changes & expect the warranty to cover anything that may occur in the near future.
     
    #5 JimN, Jan 23, 2010
  6. cycledrum

    cycledrum PSOCSOASP

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    Ok, this is a chance to itemize the cost of seat modifications too for insurance purposes ...

    2007 Corolla seat - $125
    2006 Prius seat - $300
    seat welding/rental $200
    Drill bits $30
    2005 Corolla seat - $135
    2006 Corolla seat - $275
    Prius seat cushion - $200
    welding II - $70

    subtotal - $1,335

    Pre-paid maintenance $1055
    Repairs - $0
    warranties $0
    Windshield shade $30
    ---------------------------
    total $2,420
     
    #6 cycledrum, Jan 24, 2010
  7. dhancock

    dhancock 2 Prius Family

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    at 85,000K:

    Mods
    Audiovox XM Radio Receiver Kit $45

    Maintenance:
    Oil Changes (Do it Myself) 17 @ $15 = $255
    Air Filters: 3 @ $22 = $66
    Cabin Filter: 1 @ $23 = $23
    Wipers: 2 sets @ $45 = $90
    Tires Primacy MXV: 1 set - $450
    Alignments: 2 @ $65 = $130
    NYS Inspections: 2 @ $15 = $30

    Total Maint: $1,044 ($0.01/mile):cheer2:
     
    #7 dhancock, Jan 24, 2010
  8. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Sept 2004 to Aug 2008 (88,256.5km)

    Maintenance - Cdn$1,538.32 (includes one new Integrity @ $136.72 and 4 new Nokian WRs @ $483.42)
    Mods - CDn$728
     
    #8 Tideland Prius, Jan 24, 2010
  9. PriusLewis

    PriusLewis Management Scientist

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    Considerably more than I've saved in gas :D

    And now the ABS light is on...:mad:
     
    #9 PriusLewis, Jan 25, 2010
  10. priusincc

    priusincc Member

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    As of 12/31/09, after 2.7 years and about 27.2K miles:
    Maintenance- $667.00
    Accessories/Mods- 518.00
    Registration- 501.00
    Insurance- 1473.00
    Total- $3159.00

    No extended warranty. (BTW-Did spent total of $1674.00 on Gasoline)
     
    #10 priusincc, Jan 25, 2010
  11. Bob64

    Bob64 Sapphire of the Blue Sky

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    Accessories: ~600$ (2 scangauges, 1 set of "aerodynamic hubcaps")
    Repairs: 1400$ (collided with curb in snow)
    Maintenance (oil+filter, transmission oil early change, engine air filter): 170$
    Planned expenses (new tires): ~400$
     
    #11 Bob64, Jan 26, 2010
  12. cyberpriusII

    cyberpriusII Prodigyplace says I'm Super Kris

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    At 20K:

    four cabin filters at $24 each = $96 (I have mice issues)

    Four oil changes at $14 each =
     
    #12 cyberpriusII, Jan 27, 2010
  13. cyberpriusII

    cyberpriusII Prodigyplace says I'm Super Kris

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    At 20K:

    four cabin filters at $24 each = $96 (I have mice issues)

    Four oil changes at $14 each = $56 (do it myself)

    Maybe $5 on wiper fluid = $5

    $900 for Kevin's accident = $900

    So about $1060

    I did get the car for free....
     
    #13 cyberpriusII, Jan 27, 2010
  14. ystasino

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    Car: $21k (May 07 #2, 34kmi)
    Taxes and Fees: $1k
    Interest: $3k
    Maintenance: $700
    Modifications: $400 in Mats and wipers.

    Thinking about extended warranty and katzskin leather for another $2k by the end of the year.
     
    #14 ystasino, Jan 27, 2010
  15. DeadPhish

    DeadPhish Senior Member

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    This would be for a 2005 with 141,000 miles on it now and 51 mo's worth of driving. I have a spreadsheet with every cent spent on it.
     
    #15 DeadPhish, Jan 27, 2010
  16. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    I'm resurrecting this thread. Turns out to date I've spent over $750 on modifications alone. That's a tough pill to swallow. Here's the new count:

    $230 - Window tints
    $370 - Lowering Springs + install
    $70 - LEDs and light bulbs
    $80 - shark fin antenna
    $180 - new tire
    $150 - Lifetime alignment from Firestone
    $40 - one tire rotation from Toyota (before I discover I got free ones from Firestone - DOH!)
    FREE - all oil changes so far (I use coupons!)

    $1120 at only 27k miles. Thoughts? Wanna share yours?
     
    #16 macmaster05, Dec 10, 2010
  17. jdenenberg

    jdenenberg EE Professor

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    My 2004 Prius has 187,000 miles on it to date:

    Warranties - None
    Maintenance - $3500

    • Oil Changes - 37 DIY for about $1000
    • Air & Cabin Filters - 6 DIY for about $200
    • ATF refreshes - 3 at dealer for about $300
    • Coolant refreshes - 2 for about $200
    • Plugs, Thermostat, PCV, Serpentine Belt - about $400
    • Tires - 3 sets for about $1400
    Repairs - $1750

    • Bled Brakes to eliminate the "Bark" $30
    • Preemptive replacement of ICE and Inverter coolant Pumps - about $600
    • Upper steering assembly (Steering Clunk) - $1000
    • MFD and Stereo (bad CD player) repair - DIY for about $120
    Modifications - None
    Any other add-ons. - None

    For a grand total of about $5250 or 2.8 cents per mile.
    For comparison:

    • Gas - 5.7 cents per mile (about half of my other car)
    • Depreciation - about 8 cents/mile
    • Insurance - about 8 cents/mile
    My Prius has been a very economical car to own.

    JeffD
     
    #17 jdenenberg, Dec 10, 2010
  18. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    2010 (21,086km)
    HID $155.49
    OEM All-Weather Mats $118.00
    Superbrightleds.com LED $40.00
    Centre caps/ornament $69.30
    Superbrightleds.com LED $56.70
    Euro Mudguards & fogs $250.56
    USDM Carpeted cargo mat $123.89

    Total: Cdn$813.94

    Maintenance: Cdn$68.39


    2005     (Data up to 88,256km only. We're currently at 144,000)
    Coastal EV mod $72
    OEM All-Weather Mats $100
    OEM Carpeted cargo mat $106
    VVT-i emblem $14
    Sport pedals $45
    Sylvania Silverstars $64
    JDM Prius Footwell Lighting $120
    DICE $155.76
    Phillips X-Treme Power $51

    Total: Cdn $728

    Maintenance: Cdn$1,538.32
     
    #18 Tideland Prius, Dec 10, 2010
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