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Originally Posted by bustedbenz
I concede the point that 500k is unrealistic for Priuses... Pri-ii... Toyota hybrids, as well as unrealistic for Mercedes... but I guess the 30 year figure is actually a better one to judge by. There are lots of Mercs out there that have made it 200k in 30 years and still function. I question whether the plastic bits and computers and bells and whistles in the Prius will still be functioning in 2033 (25 years after new production this year). To say nothing of the batteries giving out. Think that Toyota will still be selling replacement 10 yr batteries in 25 or 30 years?
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I think most of today's car will have trouble in 20-30 years because of all the wiring and electronics and I have no doubt that the old diesels age better. But I was talking specifically about mileage and yes 200K is nothing for many of today's car. Age is a different issue, but most people don't keep their cars that long.
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