Buying a prius for the ecvt?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by last20, May 29, 2026 at 11:22 PM.

  1. last20

    last20 New Member

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    Vehicle:
    2022 Prius Prime
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    Plug-in Base
    Is buying a used prius bc it's equipped with a bullet proof ecvt the wrong reason? I could also add that the prius doubles as a emergency rolling generator and power camping trip too..

    I guess other major components could leave you stranded, but I thought the trans was usually the most expensive and weakest link. Then enter the cvt, which I wont rant about, but I own three manual's because they are cheaper and more reliable, not bc I like shifting.

    So yeah, I don't get out allot. I'm retired and thinking I'd get out more if I had a car that drove itself down the highway like a tesla.. Which the 2016-2022 prius can, and can perform even better with the comma openpilot..

    Anyway.. Should I keep looking for a manual civic, since Toyota screwed us when they went with a internal slave design?

    Thanks!