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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by 6dogs, Apr 9, 2012.

  1. 6dogs

    6dogs New Member

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    I bought our Prius as a 2nd car for the family. Not only as a gas saver but so my DH had our Subie at home while I was away. This weekend the Subie was in an accident. Now I have to research for a 2nd vehicle again that can tow a small sail boat. Anyone know if the Pri v can "tow"?
     

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    I've got the popcorn popping, putting the beer by the recliner waiting for this one to come alive. :D

    A lot of the people here think the only reason to have a trailer hitch on a Prius is for the bike rack.
     
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  3. B. Roberts

    B. Roberts Hypah Milah! Ayuh.

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    Only if you believe the Prius manual!:eek:

    6dogs... How small a small sailboat? Are we talking Sunfish or something under 500 pounds?
     
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    Is the ru considered total? Doesn't look like it from the pic.
     
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    I've seen Prii towing kayaks and stuff, never seen anything bigger. But doesn't mean it can't be done.

    many insurance companies will total just about anything these days.
     
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    Hey, I pull a 350lb Bushtec trailer with my Harley Ultra. I might try that with the Prius as well this summer.
     
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    You can tow anything you want with a Prius. But if it breaks and they trace the reason to you towing something, kiss warranty coverage goodbye.
     
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    What about a diesel SUV? Loads of towing capacity and higher mpg's than a petrol version.

    (I'm not a fan of diesel cars but diesel SUV's make sense)
     
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    Per the Prius manual, one should not tow ANYTHING with a Prius. The system is simply not designed for it.
    If you are foolish enough to try to tow something with a Prius, then you are on your own if it breaks down.
     
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    "If your gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough."
     
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    If you want to play, you have to be ready to pay.

    I have to reload my popcorn.:)
     
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    I won't bother with a Pri v for towing then. Will go with a small SUV. Now I just have to research to death that issue & a used one. My DH wants a small truck but they are useless to us & he doesn't see that picture. I think the Honda Element might fit our needs & have to see if they can tow. Small sail boat is like "sunfish" size. I think this boat is about 15 feet.

    In NC law states that a vehicle is "totalled" if the repairs will cost more than 75% of the value of the vehicle. KBB states that for the year 2007 & 125,00 miles on it (I thought we had more) it is worth in "fair" condition $9,000 & "good" condition $11,000. So, far the repairs are estimated at $6,000 & that doesn't include a new hood or any of the damage under the hood. We are just waiting on the insurance figures to come in.
     
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    Insurance uses wholesale value as a basis of totaling a car out. Check with your insurance company to see exactly what they use. It is commonly NADA wholesale value.
     
    #13 massparanoia, Apr 13, 2012
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