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How long can I expect my prius 2011 to last?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by priusowner28270, Sep 15, 2021.

  1. priusowner28270

    priusowner28270 New Member

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    I have a 2011 Prius with just 79K miles on it. In decent shape. How may years should I expect the car to last?
    I would like my next car to be electric. When would be a good time to sell my car?
     
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    Sell before 200k miles
     
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    Now will be the best time to get the highest price. Used car prices are very high. However new cars are scarce so high prices in the car market becomes a dual edged sword.
     
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    i saw a base civic for 210 a month

    if you clean the egr circuit so the head gasket doesn't blow, it will last until the brake actuator or hybrid battery go south
     
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    What’s your definition of lasting? It will probably go for quite some time before the engine and transaxle break or the car literally falls apart. The HV battery could possibly last another 100,000 miles or more if it’s still in good shape.

    I look at cars from the perspective of cost of replacement. When a repair or maintenance bill or a series of them go(es) over the expected price of a similar replacement vehicle, then the car is done.

    If you want an electric car now, then of course now would be an excellent time to sell your Prius, since used cars are at an all time high in prices. But if you’re not in a hurry, or if you’re on a budget, you’ll have a greater selection of EVs the longer you wait. If there’s nothing obviously wrong with your Prius now, it will probably last a few more years at least.
     
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    Keep driving under it won't move. My 06 Camry get 200,000 miles, still running like new. I just changed two front struts and transmission fluid.
     
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    Things like this are tough to say. It could last a 400k or it could last 200k who knows. The way you take care of it and treat it has significant influence. Unfortunately with 3rd gen prii you're battling uphill but if you treat it well you could certainly ride it out a while.
     
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    Makes sense, thank you
     
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    Agreed, thats why I can't sell the car now!
     
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    Love the way you put this, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
     
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    Thank you
     
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    Yes, used car prices are high everywhere. I bought 2010 Prius in July because i wanted one. Just realized that i paid 30% what car had cost new..11 years ago. With just few thousand euros more i could have got brand new Kia Rio. But that’s not a cool car. My son (primary user) very much agreed
     
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    I’m at 181,562 on mine. Bought it 05/2022 with 150,000 miles on it. Haven’t put anything into it except oil change once in a while and recently new tires. Plan to drive it at least to 200,000. I traded in a Honda Ridgeline due to gas prices. Averaging 56 mpg. But I drive with eco in mind all the time. Only averaged about 17-18 with the Ridgeline. I’m happy. Will consider buying another Prius.
     
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    Hard to say how long it will last. I think up tp 120K miles, a well maintained Gen 3 Prius is reliable, after that not so much. The head gasket will eventually fail. Reading this sub forum you will see a whole litany of problems with high mileage Priuses. But, I think people are mostly reporting problems here and this sub forum is not a good indicator of reliability of the vehicle.
     
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    I think it'll last quite a while. I'm at 220k on my 2010. Just a 12v battery, a set of tpms sensors, rear brakes, and some egr cleaning outside of scheduled maintenance. Change the oil every 5k, keep the brakes cleaned and lubed, and it should do really well.