Gen 4 engine swap worth it?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by butchbs1985, Oct 25, 2025 at 12:54 AM.

  1. butchbs1985

    butchbs1985 Taking things apart is fun!

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    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    I've got a 2013 Prius v with 205,000 miles. Replaced head gasket 5,000 miles ago and just as I got comfortable with it, it's leaking again.

    I can get a jdm 2010-2015 engine for $1000.
    2016+ for $1600.

    Seems like a swap for the same would be easy and likely get me several years. A bit more work and a fair bit more $ and I can do the swap.

    Whats the move?