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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by jaytee, Sep 6, 2018.

  1. jaytee

    jaytee Junior Member

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    I just purchased a 2012 Prius as a used car with no sticker listing things like moon roof. How can I get a list of all the features?
     
    #1 jaytee, Sep 6, 2018
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    dubit Senior Member

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  3. mr88cet

    mr88cet Senior Member

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    Interesting: To the best of my knowledge at least, Prii have never been built with moon roofs. I suspect it was a dealer add-on.
     
    #3 mr88cet, Sep 6, 2018
  4. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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  5. The Electric Me

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    What's the difference between a "Sunroof" or "Moonroof"?
    Aren't they interchangeable terms for the same thing?

    Currently on my Honda Fit, I have what I call a Sunroof during the day....and a Moonroof during the night.

    And yes, 3rd Gen Prius originally came available with a solar sunroof package. Sunroof you could open, and a solar panel on the roof that powered a fan driven ventilation option.
     
    #5 The Electric Me, Sep 6, 2018
  6. ITBland

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  7. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    Except, for 2012, they would go here.

    3G Prius (2010-2015) Standard and Optional Equipment (Some Countries) | PriusChat

    ;)
     
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  8. bobzchemist

    bobzchemist Active Member

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    I used to think that the difference was that a sunroof opens, while a moonroof is just a fixed piece of glass. But then I looked it up..."A sunroof is a retractable roof panel (often made of the same material as the body of the car) that lets light or air into an automobile. The first cars to offer this feature were made by the Nash Motor Company in 1937. A "moonroof" is a term for a glass sunroof that lets light in while closed."

    So, there you go. But now I don't know the term for a glass panel in a car roof that doesn't open. "Skylight" just sounds wrong.
     
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  9. WilDavis

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    Eh? Just take a look, I know by looking that my 2009 Gen II does not have a moon roof, without needing a sticker telling me so!) o_O (sorry, but you set yourself up for that one! BTW Welcome to PriusChat! ;) (y)
     
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  10. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    Are you smarter than an American? :D
    Perhaps too much pollution caked up on the roof ;)
     
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    That's interesting.
    I always thought there was probably some minutia difference.
    I guess since my vehicle has a glass opening, not a same material as the vehicle opening, that technically makes it a moonroof. Since I can leave it closed, but let light in.
     
    #11 The Electric Me, Sep 6, 2018
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    2k1Toaster Brand New Prius Batteries

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    Then are all removable hardtops sunroofs but not all sunroofs hardtops?
     
    #12 2k1Toaster, Sep 6, 2018
  13. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Can you describe the features?

    Does it have navigation? Yes --> continue down. No? It's a Prius Two
    Does it have SofTex trim instead of cloth? Yes --> Continue down. No? It's a Prius Three or Prius Three with Solar Roof (if it has a moonroof)
    Does it have a moonroof and SofTex seats? No --> Continue down. Yes? It's a Prius Four w/ Deluxe Solar Roof Package
    Does it have 17" alloys? Yes --> It's a Prius Five. No --> It's a Prius Four
    Does it have a head-up display with 17" alloys? It's a Prius Five with Advanced Technology Package.
     
    #13 Tideland Prius, Sep 7, 2018
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