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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. MadHungarian

    MadHungarian Member

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    Location:
    Atlanta and Miami Beach
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Two
    My v replaces a perfect, low milage, trouble-free 2005 Prius that was totaled by a dolt who believed stop signs were only suggestions.
     
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  2. MaTaLa

    MaTaLa Junior Member

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    Location:
    Phoenix, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    Replacing a '08 BMW 335i Sedan. Quite a shift but priorities have change. Leaving a smaller carbon footprint and practicality resonate more w/ us now.

    BUT, we both grieved when we left the bimmer at the dealership.

    btw, didn't know the 335i was considered a 'compact car' till now, lol.
     
  3. 2013-Prius v

    2013-Prius v 2013 Prius v 5

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    Orange County, CA
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    Replaces this on weekdays, but not weekends

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  4. schwiz

    schwiz New Member

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    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Two
    Replacing a Subaru Outback, but I did still keep it now my wife drives that.
     
  5. Mark Finlay

    Mark Finlay Junior Member

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    Aug 19, 2012
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    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    Replaced a BMW M3 Convertible manual transmission. Nice driving car but the mystery of wondering how much I would be spending at the shop for the next repair soon wore out quickly. I have a few extra grey hairs over that.

    The peace of mind that comes from knowing I'm driving a reliable car that also gets great fuel economy? Now that's priceless!
     
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  6. srfndoc

    srfndoc Junior Member

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    Location:
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    Replaced a Toyota Tacoma 4dr pre-runner that was totaled by a guy who ran a red light and
    hit me. It was a great truck but I was ready for something new with better mpg.
     
  7. TexasMustang

    TexasMustang Junior Member

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    Location:
    DFW metro
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    Replaced a 2005 Buick Rainier (rebadged Trailblazer). 15mpg average and constant repairs of little stuff.

    <-----------
    Weekend toy

    A few under hood mods has it running the quarter in the high 10's
    and getting 10mpg cruising around town...
     
  8. jae

    jae Junior Member

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    Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    Should be picking up my new v tomorrow night. Will be replacing my beloved 2002 VW Passat Wagon. I'll be sorry to see it go, but it is time. I'm really excited about the v though! Thank you to everyone who makes this site a useful tool for people like me who knew nothing about this car a week ago!
     
  9. sc1

    sc1 Junior Member

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    Location:
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    N/A
    Replaced our great 1996 Subaru Outback with 193,000 miles with a v. Mpg is more than double!
     
  10. Minishark

    Minishark Junior Member

    Joined:
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    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    My v replaced a 2007 Honda CIvic. The Civic's engine block cracked, due to a known defective block problem with the 2006-2008 Civics.
     
  11. jae

    jae Junior Member

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    Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    Correction: Finally picking up my new v tonight! It was difficult for the dealer to find a 5 with the ATP and a bisque interior. Can't wait...
     
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  12. 40wnks

    40wnks Junior Member

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    Location:
    Raymore, MO
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    V
    2008 Prius Touring
     
  13. keiser28

    keiser28 New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 7, 2013
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    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Two
    Replaced a Mitsubishi Endeavor 2004 eith 263,000 miles! I love my V!
     
  14. SalukiPrius

    SalukiPrius Junior Member

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    Location:
    Germantown, TN
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    My new Barcelona Red 2013 Prius v is replacing my '07 Prius 2, not really though, the '07 is going to my college-age daughter who is replacing her 1997 Ford Escort Station Wagon.
     
  15. harold

    harold Member

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    SoFla
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
  16. Peregrinator

    Peregrinator Junior Member

    Joined:
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    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    The v replaced a '91 Corolla wagon with 200,000+ miles that got 41mpg on the highway. Wanted to get a vehicle that was versatile and fuel efficient. Very pleased we waited for this car.
     
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  17. harold

    harold Member

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    Location:
    SoFla
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    BMW 750i. It was a beautiful car, but a headache - and ached the wallet at the gas pump- since day one.

    So glad to be back in the Prius family again. Had a 2005 hatch some time back.
     
  18. PriusistingCondition

    PriusistingCondition Junior Member

    Joined:
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    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Five
    1994 4Runner which I've owned since then. It's still in excellent condition, garaged, and rarely driven. That power rear window shall be missed; driving down the freeway, air flowing smoothly through the windows out the back... it's a beautiful thing. The straight roof rack up top has held furniture, lumber, and kayaks. I needed to replace it because I just don't have the space and my folks are having a hard time climbing into it, otherwise I'll take my Miata everywhere.
     
  19. Lerxt

    Lerxt New Member

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    Location:
    Hong Kong
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    N/A
    Replacing a Toyota Picnic, also called an Avensis in some markets.
     
  20. GreyGhost47

    GreyGhost47 Junior Member

    Joined:
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    Location:
    Orange County, CA
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    Replaced a 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander sport. Totally trouble free and capable of decent fuel economy at reasonable speeds on the freeway (around 35mpg). However, the rear door openings were tight when trying to load my 3 year old in and out of the car and it basically had no features or toys. The wife just got a new vehicle so the deal was I was able to go shopping as well. Getting used to the overall steering feel (or lack of it) in the v. Some strut or chassis braces might be in the future to see if it could tighten things up a bit.