Used 05 or 06 Prius and towing

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    scan New Member

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    Hello everyone,

    I am looking forward to buy a used 05 or 06 Prius and I wondering is there anything that I should be aware of before I purchase the car. Also does anyone recommend installing towing unit on Prius. Mostly I will be towing a 400 pound scooter. Thanks for the answers

    Ray
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    No one officially recommends towing with the Prius. That said, many of us have had good luck with the Curt hitch. It is easy to install and is unobtrusive.

    Tom
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    400 pound scooter? That is a big one!

    IMHO, Prius isn't the right car for you if you need a car to tow with.
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    cycledrum I like Prius

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    One Priuschatter towed a trailer while moving, said it elevated the MG2 (motor/gen) temperature. Said he wouldn't tow again. I wouldn't tow or use a hitch/ moto carrier with a Prius.

    Better to get a Matrix, Rav4, etc... for towing a trailer.
    cycledrum, Nov 2, 2009
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