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  1. Point37 liked Leadfoot J. McCoalroller's post in the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    That's the root of my suggestion: don't keep it until the miles are that high. Trade it earlier, which would mean a larger trade-in on...

    Sep 26, 2024 at 1:15 PM
  2. Point37 replied to the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    i usually like to bury cars cause i like to see how far i can get them to go plus i hate car dealers...yea the 2009 or earlier body...

    Sep 26, 2024 at 1:15 PM
  3. Point37 replied to the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    this may make the most sense...i am just very fearful of the oil consumption when i get into higher miles...i also read about a lot of...

    Sep 26, 2024 at 11:08 AM
  4. Point37 replied to the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    the problem i am finding is a used 2020s rav4 with about 80k miles is about $28k-$30k while a used 2020s crv with about 80k miles is...

    Sep 26, 2024 at 9:17 AM
  5. Point37 replied to the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    i think a rav4 will be a better choice for what i need...more cargo room...probably won't go hybrid since it will allow me to work on it...

    Sep 25, 2024 at 12:19 PM
  6. Point37 liked MPGS-LOL's post in the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    In my uneducated opinion, it's better to have more miles than a hybrid battery that sits and waits in the corner most of the month....

    Sep 25, 2024 at 12:09 PM
  7. Point37 replied to the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    at the moment i commute 84 miles 3 days a week minimum (2 days i can work from home but sometimes i go to the office anyway)...used car...

    Sep 24, 2024 at 11:27 AM
  8. Point37 liked Leadfoot J. McCoalroller's post in the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    Yep, lots of the Priuseses you see for sale today are exactly that: somebody used up the good days and they're hoping the next buyer...

    Sep 24, 2024 at 11:14 AM
  9. Point37 replied to the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    good info...thanks...i would be better off in a newer prius and unloading it once the battery warranty runs out...probably end up...

    Sep 24, 2024 at 9:35 AM
  10. Point37 liked rjparker's post in the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    True in the old days of fixed timing and no knock sensors. Today many cars have more performance on high octane but can run on low...

    Sep 24, 2024 at 9:22 AM
  11. Point37 liked Leadfoot J. McCoalroller's post in the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    The fundamental thing to understand about a Prius is freshness. For the first 10-12 years of the average Prius' lifespan, they are...

    Sep 24, 2024 at 9:21 AM
  12. Point37 replied to the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    good to hear about the traction control...boring isn't a huge deal for me...i need a reliable point a to point b vehicle...i do like the...

    Sep 23, 2024 at 6:31 PM
  13. Point37 liked Leadfoot J. McCoalroller's post in the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    The Prius is no softie. The traction control system is nothing short of amazing, mostly because of the fineness of electric motor...

    Sep 23, 2024 at 6:10 PM
  14. Point37 replied to the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    thanks...this would be my daily driver...i do have an eye on a clean 2015 five with 84k miles but owner is asking almost $18k...worth...

    Sep 23, 2024 at 1:20 PM
  15. Point37 liked Leadfoot J. McCoalroller's post in the thread New Vehicle Shopping, Considering Prius V.

    I can't really add much to what rjparker noted on the v itself. As for your other candidates? I think both of the Acuras listed need...

    Sep 23, 2024 at 1:08 PM