After several years of owning a Prius v Wagon my wife and I bought a 2006 Gen2 with 97K. Features included: JBL Stereo; Navigation; Bluetooth; integrates fog lights, cruise control and a steering wheel filled with buttons on both sides of the wheel. Based on the listed features can someone tell me the trim level? Any maintenance issues we should check for or expect in the near future? Any modifications anyone recommend to upgrade longevity? Thank you. Vic and Jen
Bluetooth puts it at package 5 or higher. You could only get fog lights with HID headlights, that’s package 6. Voice activated navigation system would be package 7 if you have it. Leather seats on top of all that would make it package 8. So at least package 6, but could be higher.
Looks very nice, and I would say pkg 6. Not touring (15" wheels plus shortie spoiler). It looks in great condition, and with only 97k miles it's hardly run in! …a mere baby as far as Toyota goes! Congratulations and with careful maintenance you should be looking forward to years of Prius fun! BTW - Welcome to PriusChat!
Here is the package list from the 06 sales brochure. Change the transmission fluid if it hasn’t been done yet.
If you plan on winter driving, you might consider getting a set of steel rims (about $45/ea from TireRack) and put on a set of good snow tyres. It's far easier to simply swap the wheels with the seasons than swap the tyres twice per year (…and the re-balancing, and all the extra wear on the sealing beads as the tyres are installed and removed). There are many, many threads hereabouts re. snow tyres "dos and don'ts". …and keep up with the maintenance! Oil and filter change every 5000 miles. The cabin air-filter and the ICE air-filter can be DIY for the cost of the filters (about $30) and takes all of 5 minutes for which the stealership will charge you an arm and a leg! Just remember if you have any questions, PriusChat usually has all the answers! - hope this helps - Wil - Good luck!
Thanks everyone for your comments and reply. Most definitely will make the investment on snow tires. Last Winter was the first time I had problems with my Prius v Wagon in the snow. I will be making the necessary adjustments in the fall. Victor
I would invest in some basic diagnostic equipment - Android phone/tablet - Elm 327 Bluetooth OBDII adaptor - Torque Pro app (paid version) All this will cost you less than $75. Then you can read and clear codes, plus see live data. Especially info about the hybrid battery. This can help clarify issues when they arise and maybe save you a trip to the dealer.
As a not pick try too make sure that you elm327 version is 1.5 or higher. Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
1) Inflate tires to 40/38 PSI or 38/36 PSI (front/rear); this is what many seem to use here. Factory inflation pressure of 35/32 is a little low for the 185/65R15 tire on the standard Prius. 2) Get windows tinted for creature comfort. 3) Get transaxle (think transmission) ATF changed; best to only use Toyota ATF-WS. Read post #473. ATF fluid changes ARE Required. 4) Search for winter tires mounted on rims at Craigslist or Private Sales | PriusChat 5) I would NOT get an Android/iPhone OBD2 reader b/c it is LIMITED. Small size is convenient, but too high of a price for everything else it can NOT do. Techstream is the OFFICIAL diagnostic and maintenance software made for Toyota/Lexus, and used at Toyota/Lexus dealerships. Bluetooth OBD2 readers and all the various apps for smartphones/tablets are junk: LIMITED code reading ability (can't read ALL codes) and can NOT do any maintenance (bleed brakes, engine compression check, activate CHRS pump, etc). Why waste money on a toy that limits what you can read and can't do maintenance? "But I don't DIY." Getting the codes read at a Toyota dealership will set you back $100+. The cost of the hacked Techstream from Amazon will pay for itself. Get mini VCI w/ Techstream from Amazon ($18+). Doesn't matter who you buy from, as the cables likely come from the same one or two suppliers from panda land (China). May have to return/buy a few, as some cables have problems (bent pin-easy DIY fix, to dead cable). Installation easiest on a Windows 32bit OS (XP, Vista, 7). Ask friends/family if they know someone in IT, as this person will likely have obsolete laptops laying around, and might be able to donate for free. B/C the software is hacked, recommended to install on a spare laptop; do not use this laptop for sensitive information (log in & passwords: email, bill payments, etc). This laptop is now your Toyota/Lexus diagnostic laptop. Mac install possible, you just need to search online. Latest hacked version of Techstream is always floating around somewhere. Should you stop driving a Toyota/Lexus, you can easily sell your Techstream laptop set-up here. Private Sales | PriusChat
