Bought this car from a dealer with 89,000 miles on it. We had it for 2 years. We took great care of this car as it was our main vehicle. We had it maintained regularly and didn't leave any repairs undone. A few months before the gasket blew we had the full service done at the dealership - everything recommended and beyond. We spent a great deal making sure this car was in its best condition. Then the head gasket blew, and every time I started it up the engine would shake. Took it to the dealer, said we need a new engine for $6,000. We took it to a second mechanic (a private company that works exclusively on Priuses) and he said the same thing.
Bought this car from a dealer with 89,000 miles on it. We had it for 2 years. We took great care of this car as it was our main vehicle. We had it maintained regularly and didn't leave any repairs undone. A few months before the gasket blew we had the full service done at the dealership - everything recommended and beyond. We spent a great deal making sure this car was in its best condition. Then the head gasket blew, and every time I started it up the engine would shake. Took it to the dealer, said we need a new engine for $6,000. We took it to a second mechanic (a private company that works exclusively on Priuses) and he said the same thing.
- E D., Butte, MT, US