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Prius for taxi use

  • 08-12-2015 2:38pm
    #1
    I Was VB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,912 ✭✭✭


    Looking at changing the current taxi for one of these, currently drive a 2.4 06 petrol sonata :rolleyes:, so looking at something more economical.

    looking to go up to a 10-12 model so it could be a late mk2 or early mk3

    anything i need to know about these, been looking online and most of the reports are good, still nervous about buying one.

    Any info or help would be greatly appreciated!


Comments

  • #2
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 84,686 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    You can get a Hybrid battery health check for €50 at the main dealers, it might be worth getting this done as a condition of sale prior to purchase to be sure it's working correctly. The warranty on the hybrid battery is 5 year or 100k km from new. The MK3 is a big step up from the MK2.

    https://www.toyota.ie/world-of-toyota/articles-news-events/2015/Hybrid-Health-Check-Toyota-Launches-New-Hybrid-Service-Programme.json

    Don't buy a Japanese Import version as the stereo will be replaced by a rubbish aftermarket one.


  • #3
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Far as I remember the mk2 battery warranty was 8 years/160km


  • #4
    Bigus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭Bigus


    I find the gen 2 (up to 09),a lot more comfortable than the current model ,

    Gen 2 has , higher seating position, softer damping and higher profile tyres, maybe slightly smaller boot.

    Also in reality I didn't see any significant gains in efficiency with the gen 3 ,

    So if they are not too old for your taxi purposes you might be able to save a few bob by sticking to the older model , but see for yourself. Good luck .

    Maybe check out a high mileage one with history from the UK for value and leather.


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