Pour one out for my old ride…

General Discussions and Questions
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True said:
RIP to a Gen 1 legend!

I’m still driving my 2002 Gen 1 at 145k miles, hoping to reach 200k to make the most out of the replacement hybrid battery I installed at 93k.

I’ve got a 2012 V with 178k miles, still on all original parts. I’m not the best owner though—oil changes every 25k, lifted 1.5 inches, and I use it as a work truck. If something big breaks, I’ll still fix it. The $5k I’d spend would save me $300 a month in car payments. If it keeps running for a year, it’s paid for itself again.

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I had a 2001 in the same color.

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The original boss Prius.

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Why did they quote you so high? I’ve heard inverter repairs outside the dealer run between $500 and $800. Is it just because it’s a Gen 1?

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I don’t think Priuses are meant to go past 60. I get nervous every time I take mine on the interstate.

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Nyle said:
I don’t think Priuses are meant to go past 60. I get nervous every time I take mine on the interstate.

My 2008 can hit 102 mph.

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Oran said:

Nyle said:
I don’t think Priuses are meant to go past 60. I get nervous every time I take mine on the interstate.

My 2008 can hit 102 mph.

Same with the 2001 :joy:

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Nyle said:
I don’t think Priuses are meant to go past 60. I get nervous every time I take mine on the interstate.

I can easily hit 80 in eco mode on my Gen 3, but I don’t push it further. No need for a speeding ticket since I’m a gig driver.

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Nyle said:
I don’t think Priuses are meant to go past 60. I get nervous every time I take mine on the interstate.

I got mine up to 80 in my 2009. The brakes get scary though, especially at those speeds.

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Can you swap the drivetrain from a Gen 1 into a Gen 2?

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Patton said:
Can you swap the drivetrain from a Gen 1 into a Gen 2?

I doubt it. When I replaced the brake booster, the dealership had to program it for the ECU to recognize it. These cars have too much tech in them.

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Maybe it was just time to let her go and grab something better.