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PIP reliability? Is buying complete coverage warranty on a used 2013 PIP worthile?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by gordonrands, Jun 23, 2015.

  1. bisco

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    i want ev miles to go 'up' as it gets older.
     
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    Have you seen those glowing reports how only one Testosterone pill a month in the tank works wonders ?
     
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    no, but i did see the fiat 500 commercial where the guy misses his mouth with the little blue pill, and it goes into the gas tank.:cool:
     
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    Because it will not RELIABLY go the 14 miles in EV it did when new. You said "I wouldn't expect it to be any more or less reliable." I merely pointed out that Toyota apparently disagrees with your assessment for the reason I stated.
     
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    Traction batteries lose range over time. It is expected

    That is hardly a reason to declare the PiP less reliable than a regular Prius. Reliability in this context refers to breaking down, not declining into graceful old age.
     
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    The issue is, we don't know where old age starts, and reliability ends just yet. Take the disclaimer the way you want. I stand by my assertion on a de facto basis.