Getting New Prius- Which Car Would You Sell?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by MJ2005, Mar 21, 2013.

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  1. ursle

    ursle Gas miser

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    He doesn't like driving the element, the older prii will open up to carry most anything, the prii will get double the gas mileage, be a two prii family, all the way to the gas pump;)
     
    #21 ursle, Mar 26, 2013
  2. rekniht01

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    All the way past the gas pump!
     
    #22 rekniht01, Mar 26, 2013
  3. WE0H

    WE0H Senior Member

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    Does your Element have the 3.5 liter V6 motor? Those motors need a new cam belt at 100k miles and it is not cheep to get it replaced :(

    Mike

    Mobile on my SGH-i717
     
    #23 WE0H, Mar 26, 2013
  4. RAL

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    If you can afford it I would keep both and add the 2 Prius to the fleet. Keep the Honda for the dirty work and use the Pri to save money as daily drivers. I am kinda surprised that you have had issues with the Honda. Brake problems???? Are you sure you don't have mechanic problems?
     
    #24 RAL, Mar 26, 2013
  5. spiderman

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    Gosh, if both of them are running, keep em till one dies.
     
    #25 spiderman, Mar 26, 2013
  6. car compulsive

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    IIRC, all Elements came with the 4 cylinder engine. From my test drives, it was fine around town but felt a bit strained on the freeway.
     
    #26 car compulsive, Mar 27, 2013
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