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2010 gone bye-bye

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by frodoz737, Jul 28, 2018.

  1. frodoz737

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    Yesterday, after 8 years and 152K miles, I relinquished my 2010-II back to Toyota...after pulling my aftermarket high dollar sound system out that is. My experience was of this being the most reliable and low TCO vehicle I ever have owned.

    The biggest difference and benefit the Prius offered was a lifetime 45.7 mpg (real) and nothing broke prematurely like the big 3, VW, and so many other manufactures cars do.


    ...but you still have to maintain fluids, filters, tire rotations, alignments ect... per industry standards...not the perceived magical Prius standards so many preach here. This also includes struts/shocks/isolators and wheel bearing...which ARE wear items.


    I will miss her, but she was tired. Now I'm driving the 2015-4 I allowed my Son use of while attending College part 2...so I'll get over it.

    ;)
     
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    Where will the audio system go?
     
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    i don't mind following the toyota maintenance schedule, and dealing with the other items as problems arise.
    i would do the egr circuit/intake manifold cleaning around 100k on any gen3 though.
     
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    I'm 1,000 mi away from 100,000 mi :cry:
     
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    What are you at now on your PIP?

    Planning for the future I bet(y).
     
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    almost 40k ev and 20k hv. not sure what to do.(n)
     
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    Have your mechanic crack the seal in the egr pipe and take a look;).

    While low on hv miles, that might exacerbate the issues;).

    Only 1 way to find out(y).
     
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    that's what i'm afraid of. most of those miles are warm up stages in cold weather.
     
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    I bet it’s higher carbonization for sure;).

    How much is anybody’s guess:cool:.

    But data helps out:).

    Up for an adventure :whistle:?
     
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    not really, i live in denial.:oops:
     
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    You’ve got some members close that have undertaken the task:).

    Given your contributions here, I’m sure you’d get help;).

    If you move out here, I’d lend a hand(y).
     
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    IMHO a 150k miles well maintained Prius is still young at heart, and can be a gem for someone looking for a used Prius. Best of luck for her and the next owner.(y)
     
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    Being saved for later. Put the stock level II back in.

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    Son needs a truck and the 2010 was lowest on the pole. Besides...while young at "heart", a 150K mile car needs work/money. Yes...even a Prius. So instead...l'm using that money, money from the sale and a little more to "help" him with his purchase.
     
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