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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸someone was saying about how expensives cars are to run? ..... well... it's been a week of finding out!
$1200 on Monday for tires for the 2019 Kona.
and today the 2012 Prius (262,000km) got her issues dealt with. Looks like the (original) radiator and water pump had some leaks which caused the "master-alarm" that forced us to take it in.
Final bill $2799. Parts and Labour were about 50/50.
So ya... $4000 in the span of 3 days is not fun. But it wasn't completely unexpected. Both cars are fully owned/bought new. So they continue to serve us well now and hopefully for a good bunch more years.
I do still need to get the Kona in for annual brake service.
*deep breath* not this month. 😭
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Asia's EVolution: How the Toyota Prius comes to die in Mongolia
AUTO.AEToyota proves sedans are far from dead, with strong sales from the Camry, Corolla, and even the Prius. While SUVs dominate, these models continue to attract buyers with reliability and efficiency. Demand shows that not everyone wants a crossover. Are sedans making a real comeback in today’s market?
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sgt1372Very emotional incident no doubt but I wouldn't condemn the entire brand for a faulty battery.
All #EVs are susceptible to problems due to the failure of the "backup" 12v battery.
I had a #Prius that died because of that but entry into the car was much easier than in the Lyriq & I replaced the battery myself
The #VW id4 Pro that I lease sometimes goes "dormant" when I don't drive it for awhile.
The 1st time it happened, I used the "hidden" key to open the driver's side door thru a hidden key slot in the door latch. The car then "woke up" when I pressed the start button.
However, I later discovered that just pressing the rear hatch latch would wake up car w/o need for using the key but, of course, this would have done no good if the 12v backup battery was dead
Moral of the story: If you own or lease an EV, learn how to get into it if the main or backup batteries fail. 🤷🏻♂️
Toyota is recalling about 141,000 units of the Toyota Prius and Toyota Prius Prime from 2023–2026. A faulty rear-door switch may short-circuit if water enters the seal, potentially causing the door to open while the car is unlocked. Owners will be notified by March 2026 and repairs will be performed free of charge. 🚗
