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    2012 Prius V should I buy it?

    I can only speak for my 2012 Prius V. Its been fine. I had the ERG valve replaced and a gasket on the timing chain cover. But other than that I...
    Post by: Gandolf989, Aug 18, 2022 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Rooftop tent on the v

    I have a 2012 Prius V and I was thinking about taking out my back seats and building a platform with panels that open towards either back door. I...
    Post by: Gandolf989, Jun 17, 2022 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Navigation system- update maps or use something else?

    i have a 2012 Prius V and my wife has a 2013 Prius C, so our car maps are pretty old. I just use my iPhone and Waze. Plus I have a charging cable...
    Post by: Gandolf989, Oct 29, 2021 in forum: Prime Audio, Electronics, and Infotainment
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    “New” Prius V

    I know its possible to have a 2012 with that few miles. My wife's 2013 Prius C has less than 21,000 miles on it. Before Covid she drove it 5 miles...
    Post by: Gandolf989, Feb 27, 2021 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    “New” Prius V

    I have a 2012 Prius V. Seems like a really good deal and very low miles. Hopefully, the cars works out for you. But you should look carefully for...
    Post by: Gandolf989, Feb 24, 2021 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Prius V -- How slow?

    I regularly drive my 2012 Priuv V over 80 and haven't had any issues. With just under 70,000 miles, hopefully I continue to not have issues....
    Post by: Gandolf989, Jan 22, 2021 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Set on getting a Prius v

    I only have 68,000 miles on my 2012 Prius V. I haven't seen any issues with power. You definitely want to go to a mechanic who is familiar with...
    Post by: Gandolf989, Sep 22, 2020 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Turbo charger on a Prius V???

    I had a '69 Delta 88 with a 454. It was fast. I got plenty of tickets in New Jersey. But I needed to keep a case of oil in the trunk so that I...
    Post by: Gandolf989, Sep 17, 2020 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Turbo charger on a Prius V???

    I like my Prius V. It isn't flashy, but I own it out right. If I keep it three years, I will have gone 30 years with 3 cars. By then there should...
    Post by: Gandolf989, Aug 24, 2020 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Need Help with Tire Purchase

    I bought 175/65R-15 YOKOHAMA AVID ASCEND GT SL for my 2012 Prius V. I have had them on for two years and they will probably need to be replaced...
    Post by: Gandolf989, Jul 23, 2020 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Turbo charger on a Prius V???

    I like the late 90's early 2000's Honda Prelude with a manual transmission. That would probably be a much better car for doing mods. I also like...
    Post by: Gandolf989, Jul 22, 2020 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Turbo charger on a Prius V???

    I have been watching Donut Media videos lately, mostly Money Pit. He does a lot of interesting upgrades. Not many seem to make sense on a Prius. I...
    Post by: Gandolf989, Jul 22, 2020 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Turbo charger on a Prius V???

    Crazy question, now that my car is no longer under warranty, has anyone found a turbo charger for a Prius V? If so, how did it go and does the car...
    Thread by: Gandolf989, Jul 21, 2020, 44 replies, in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    JUST ORDERED ECOHITCH, WIRING, CARGO BASKET AND ORGANIZER!

    Someone on this site must have a small trailer that they tow with a Prius V. My Prius V is now 8 years old, so the extended warranty has expired....
    Post by: Gandolf989, Jul 21, 2020 in forum: Prius v Main Forum