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Prius v owners: what is it replacing?

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by fotomoto, Nov 2, 2011.

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  1. Another Prius

    51 vote(s)
    16.9%
  2. SUV

    79 vote(s)
    26.2%
  3. Truck

    16 vote(s)
    5.3%
  4. Crossover

    16 vote(s)
    5.3%
  5. Midsize car other than Prius

    33 vote(s)
    10.9%
  6. Large car

    6 vote(s)
    2.0%
  7. Stationwagon

    26 vote(s)
    8.6%
  8. Compact car

    27 vote(s)
    8.9%
  9. Subcompact car

    7 vote(s)
    2.3%
  10. Other

    9 vote(s)
    3.0%
  11. Minivan

    27 vote(s)
    8.9%
  12. It's not replacing a vehicle

    5 vote(s)
    1.7%
  1. DragonflyDM

    DragonflyDM Junior Member

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    The small size of the previous Prius models always removed it from consideration before. I have a family and photo gear to lug about. I bet that with the rising gas prices, the safety of the car, and the space you will see a lot more people like me who have been waiting.
     
  2. plusaf

    plusaf plusaf

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    replaced my wife's leaky (under the hood) '98 Camry XLE. nearly twice the gas mileage, more room for dogs and stuff in the back, more lively color (blue is gorgeous).
     
  3. runnermom

    runnermom Junior Member

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    It's replacing our Jeep Grand Cherokee. We'll still keep the Jeep for trips to Tahoe, but the money we are going to save otherwise is going to be incredible.
     
  4. tflick

    tflick New Member

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    Replace my Honda Pilot (17 mpg) with Prius v 3.
     
  5. HockeyDriver

    HockeyDriver Junior Member

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    2012 Prius v wagon
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    Five
    Replaced a '97 BMW 540i with the v5 AT. Made the switch the day before yesterday.
     
  6. Pragmatic

    Pragmatic New Member

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    I'm picking up my new Prius v on Wednesday. It will be replacing a 2000 Honda civic sedan. I'm going from a fairly basic car (no power windows, cruise control or ABS) to a fully loaded Prius v. I am so excited!
     
  7. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Someone at Toyota does not understand Google. In a fit of marketing suicide, Toyota named the car almost identically to a trim pakage on previous Prius. Prius v vs Prius V.

    Since that just may be confusing, we grasp at any straw that can help reduce confusion: Prius vee, Prius wagon, Prius Alpha, (name in Japan) Prius+, (name in much of Europe) etc.
     
  8. ashp

    ashp New Member

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    2012 Prius v wagon
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    V
    Replaced a GMC Acadia. Getting concerned about the Acadia gas consumption and general all around footprint such as tires ( 1200.00 dollars a pop in Canada ) and user issues with leaky sunroof,timing chain stretching,transmission problems,3 stabilizer bars in my case ).
     
  9. Navigare

    Navigare Active Member

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    The Dutch are smart people, they just named it Prius Wagon.:D
     
  10. dlouie

    dlouie New Member

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    2012 Prius v wagon
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    Three
    We replaced a 2007 CLK350 Convertible for the Prius V since we are expecting a 2nd child. My wife was happy with the roomy interior and the 40+ MPG. We (esp. my daughter) also liked the reclining rear seats that can slide back for more space. Very happy with our purchase!
     
  11. BlizzardPearlV

    BlizzardPearlV Junior Member

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    We got rid of a 2007 FJ Cruiser. Very happy about it. I was strongly considering the ct200h but when it got down to making a discussion I couldn't justify a car that I didn't fit in (6"5 and my height is between my hips and shoulders). Loved the look of the ct especially the F sport I was looking at but with 2 dogs to consider moving arount it just made more sense for the v. Bought the Touring and Tech package in Blizzard White (Canadian).

    Very interested to see if when they release Entune in Canada if there is going to be an update for the vehicles such as mine that have the proper head unit.
     
  12. Lngbrdr

    Lngbrdr New Member

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    Five
    A 2006 Land Rover LR3! I actually have more headroom and legroom in the back set with the Prius!!!
     
  13. 2sk21

    2sk21 Member

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    Indeed! There are many SUVs that are very big on the outside but pretty cramped on the inside. I recently went for a short ride in a friend's Chevy Trailblazer and found the same thing: the Prius v actually had better passenger head room.
     
  14. zenMachine

    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    What were they smoking? I want some!
     
  15. natch77

    natch77 New Member

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    Replacing a 2005 MDX. Will miss some of the cool features, but the Prius V does some cool stuff too!

    We got the V III, but added leather seats. :)
     
  16. zylona

    zylona Junior Member

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    Four
    My Prius V is replacing my 2010 Subaru Forester. I absolutely loved my Subaru and never had a problem with it during the 2.5 years and 45,000 miles I owned it but change cars every 2 years normally. The Forester actually lasted 6 months more than usual. I love my Prius V but have only had it 3 weeks. It is getting phenominal gas mileage (47 mpg's) and it very comfortable and easy handling. Hopefully I will keep the Prius 3 years! :)
     
  17. blueprint

    blueprint New Member

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    2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR.

    After having the baby it made a ton of sense to replace it with the Prius V. I definitely miss the horsepower but i get three times the efficiency with the Prius.
     
  18. Chesticleez

    Chesticleez New Member

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    I replaced my Chrysler Town and Country. I haven't missed all that space yet, especially in light of the gas mileage I'm getting!
     
  19. MontPriusv

    MontPriusv Junior Member

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    Replaced a 2006 Prius with 125,000 miles, which I loved.

    I was willing to sacrifice SOME gas mileage for more space. I do a lot of travel with show dogs and couldn't crate them in the smaller Prius, but loved that mileage. A 35-3/4 x 24 x 27-1/4" wire crate fits perfectly in the back cargo area (with the rear seat up even!), door opens on the long side to the rear, and my lab loves it. Haven't yet figured out all the capabilities of loading it with the rear seat folded down, but it feels huge and spacious compared to the smaller Prius.
     
  20. Seanob

    Seanob New Member

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    04 Honda Element with 150k miles. Always liked the fuel efficiency of the Prius but loved my cargo space more. When I realized the other day that the Prius v existed I found the right car to replace it.

    Bought a v three and I've put my first 250 miles on it. A fun drive with Bluetooth and nav. Very happy