Thinking about adding another vehicle, long story short, I'm looking for a cheap vehicle that gets good mpg for various reasons including a loaner for my MIL.Trolling around some sites, I've seen some used Prius for decent prices.
Want something really reliable so that I won't have to mess with other than routine maintenance.
Any Prius owners out there?
My In-Laws are on their third. They went to over 300k on the first (bought it with 60k?) and still have it, second was up past 200k I think before a deer claimed it. They replaced that one with a newer one. They have never replaced a battery.
My wife's cousin is also on her third.
I know, long commutes.
Her aunt & uncle are on their second.
Between them all probably a million miles? 750k easy.
They offer astounding economy considering the interior volume. They are quite roomy. I don't like the first gen seats, but they aren't the worst I've sat in either. Of course, the one I spent time driving had been well worn in by the in-laws (both a little on the heavy side). The second gen model is a lot nicer inside. I got 55mpg pretty easy driving it the other day.
I'm not fond of the idea, but I've considered getting a second gen myself, as 55mpg would be a huge improvement over the 12mpg my car gets in town!
