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Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by gone2green, Aug 7, 2017.

  1. gone2green

    gone2green grumpier than the grumpiest old man you know ;)

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    Hey all, It has been a long time since being on Priuschat. We bought out first prius in 2007 new off the transport truck. in 3/3/07 and on July 31,2017 we traded that great car in on a certified 2015 Prius v wagon with 24k miles

    So far we love it , and we do miss the little pri :( We have not yet taken it on a road trip yet, but soon. IS there anything I need to know that is very different from the Gen2 prius besides the oil filter canister ( I just found that out today) I am not liking that change, to me that was a 1950's idea . The room in this new v is great and looking forward to another 200k mile prius and to get another 10 years out of this new one. So again, if there is anything I need to learn or really keen up on or fun things you all have found out please let us know. Thanks very much.
     
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  2. rjparker

    rjparker Tu Humilde Sirviente

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    Just read the v forum. It is a much better car than a 07. No belts, vehicle stability control, integrated roll and pitch control, generally a much better ride and more power as well. I like the steering control and feel better and the back seat is amazing for a small car: slides back and forth plus reclines. Make sure all recalls were done including a serious one on the inverter software (if it includes the 15 model). Pay attention to oil changes, some become oil burners around 150k miles. Overall you will be pleased.
     
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  3. gone2green

    gone2green grumpier than the grumpiest old man you know ;)

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    Thanks RJ, It does feel like a very nice ride! , our 07 started using oil around that same mileage so we finally replaced it at 200k miles
     
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    congrats, all the best!(y)
     
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  5. gone2green

    gone2green grumpier than the grumpiest old man you know ;)

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    Thanks bisco!
     
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  6. Sevreth

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    Congrats gone2green on your new v!!

    I love my '16 v. One of my favorite features is the Hill start control. It is so subtle that i really had to pay attention to find it happening. My only "downside" I have a "gripe" with is that extra 300lbs needs more than a 13 hp boost lol. It lumbers around on me sometimes.

    My dream for this car.......I really wish they made a plug in version of the v.

    My wife has a '07 prius with 182k and we still love that car. Serves us very well.
     
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    Good looking color...:)
     
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  8. gone2green

    gone2green grumpier than the grumpiest old man you know ;)

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