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Prius v: 300,000 miles club

Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by usbseawolf2000, Feb 7, 2014.

  1. telmo744

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    Let us know what is going on. ;)
     
  2. Estela13

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    One bad cell and the Prius v is back in service
    Car was still running I drove it straight home until I had someone look at it.

    Found this great mechanic $450 to replace.
    He's also changing my brakes never changed them in almost 4 yrs in Jan.
    ~Estela
     
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    Excellent job Estela13! Did the mechanic test the other cells or have any suggestions on whether a full battery replacement would be due?

    Haven't been on the forum in a long time so here's our v update: Guess our 2012 "v" is still just barely broken in vs. others on this thread with just 120K miles thus far... I would credit the v's drive train with being rock solid especially vs. a normal ICE vehicle... 2 issues in 5 years... The dealer actually goofed a recall flash for the ECU firmware that then caused something to break and a tow back to dealer with parts replaced (if it ain't broke, don't fix it was never truer). And recently, the rear hatch seal simply wore out and had to be replaced. So 5 years and $500 of repairs. Otherwise, just fluids at recommended intervals on a car that gets a lot of daily city use.
     
  4. Estela13

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    IMG_3739.JPG This just happened last night
    Currently @ 400665
    4 yrs with my v in January
    ~Estela
     
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    This is probably the head unit you need. Verify with vin at a dealers part dept. Ebay has them as low as $176 tonight. toyota 8614047020 | eBay
     
  6. stephensprius

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    What kind of work do you do that you put those kind of miles that quickly?
    ANy issues?
     
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  7. 2 fas 4 u

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    Hey Estela congrads.
    Just turned 300000 everything is good u just incouraged me to come back an post.
     
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    2 fas 4 u - You've seriously gotten 300,000 miles on your Prius v, with no mechanical trouble that required repair? (I don't count that fancy electronic gadgetry that failed, which didn't impact the car's ability to transport you reliably from point A to point B.) It'd be totally awesome if you have. I'm at 123,xxx and no mechanical trouble yet. (The "Eco" light on the dash no longer functions, one hatch hinge snapped and had to be replaced, and my wife thinks that the gearshift once lit up and no longer does... that's it. It's still as reliable as the day I got it with 17 miles.)

    Estela- 400,000 miles? What in the world do you do for a living?

    I thought I was driving a lot, putting 50,000-60,000 miles on my vehicles in a year (mostly the Prius v)... y'all have my figure easily doubled or tripled! How do you maintain your sanity, driving that much?
     
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  9. Estela13

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    Heyyyyy!!! You're catching up to me 2fas4u
    Good to hear from you!

    Currently @ 418k
    ~Estela
     
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  10. Estela13

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    I transport goods
    Currently driving between 300-400 miles 6 days a week

    Pandora helps keep me sane
    No issues yet drive at night = no traffic
    ~Estela
     
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    Amazing! drive safe :)
     
  12. Estela13

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    IMG_4298.JPG Last night
    I do not see a new thread for 400K so posting here
     
  13. 2 fas 4 u

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    greetings been awhile looks like this thread is closed.
    update 360000
    Have a little situation when driving slow i noticed the other day my ev light flashed a couple of times
    befor turning off. normally one time and it goes on and off if i give it gas. doesnt happen all the time.
     
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    Wow, I'm looking forward to having a trouble free car through 300K!
     
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    What state do you live in? That mileage is incredible, I am looking for a job like you have. They hiring?
     
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    Just for fun 8/10/17
    ~Estela
     
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    Mileage at 462,847 as of 3 am this morning

    Sad to report my hybrid battery is out of commission. Awaiting on tech to come switch it out

    I was driving home from work in SD and the Prius was loosing power gas pedal was not working, full tank of gas. I have enough momentum to pull over safely... and the hybrid battery warning triangle comes on so I call triple A and get towed home.

    I am hoping it’s only the hybrid battery
    ~Estela
     
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    Uh oh, sad to hear it had to be towed. Hope for a quick fix (and affordable, of course)...
     
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    He replaced engine and trans..

    Nexus 6 ?
     
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    Lucky for you!
    Driving late at night was pretty bad after 1am in the olden days- not many FM stations were on the air that late, so we had to depend on a few high power AM stations to keep us awake. It wasn't unusual to hear a Texas or Oklahoma station in Indiana/Illinois late at night. Great for those here who like Bluegrass and Country music. :D