Could this be why the Prius is popular?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Godiva, Mar 4, 2007.

  1. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Godiva @ Mar 4 2007, 07:06 PM) [snapback]400112[/snapback]</div>
    to be honest, remote-start is a dumb invention. Starting the engine and letting it idle just to get the cabin warm when you walk to of your house is stupid. There's such thing as a winter jacket.
     
  2. cireecnop1

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(LanceinOregon @ Mar 5 2007, 05:44 AM) [snapback]400241[/snapback]</div>
    I actually test drove 4 Versa's over the course of a month and I was definately in love with the SL that I bought, but....the car had transmission issues after 600miles, something about a sensor that wasn't allowing it to shift correctly, and the engine started to make loud clicking sounds after 1000 miles, and also the fact that the car started to lose power on take-off. I also noticed that the MPG dropped substancially over the few months that I had it.---hope that helped keydiver.
    But I did get lucky though with trading it in, The dealer over appraised it, I am assuming because it was such a new model, I paid $15,500 and they gave me $16,000. And about 5 hours later I got them to give me $1,000 off the window sticker.

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Mar 5 2007, 11:04 AM) [snapback]400414[/snapback]</div>
    I would have liked it on the Prius though, but only if the system could guarantee that the ICE would not turn on, and the heater would still function. but I definately have no complaints about this car, Couldn't be happier!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cwerdna @ Mar 5 2007, 05:48 AM) [snapback]400216[/snapback]</div>
    Well that's really good news. I think it would be dangerous to in reverse fast.
    Mary


    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(cwerdna @ Mar 5 2007, 05:48 AM) [snapback]400216[/snapback]</div>
    Well that's really good news. I think it would be dangerous to go in reverse fast.
    Mary
     
  4. lovebliss

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    Some one tell me where is this??????????? Is this the one underneath the stereo???


    "And who doesn't remember the day they discovered the under-center-console drawer?"

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Mar 4 2007, 11:50 PM) [snapback]400159[/snapback]</div>
     
  5. TonyPSchaefer

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    Simple, Adoraim,
    Fold up the cup holders so they are closed.

    Now, with your hand, run along the front of the center console all the way to the floor. About five or so inches from the floor you will feel a handle.

    BE CAREFUL!!

    You have to lift up when you pull out. This keeps it from sliding open on accident. Enjoy, that was the freebie.

    Here's the challenge:
    Go figure out where in the car to store the cargo cover once you've removed it from it's usual place. Bwa-ha-ha-ha. :D
     
  6. cireecnop1

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Mar 5 2007, 08:54 PM) [snapback]400677[/snapback]</div>

    Ha Ha Ha Ha, thats funny, I was lucky with that one, it was in its storage place when I bought the car, so no guessing on my part. ;) B)
     
  7. okiebutnotfrommuskogee

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TomorrowMatters @ Mar 5 2007, 10:48 PM) [snapback]400717[/snapback]</div>

    Ok, where do you put the cover, I haven't figured that one out yet.

    Warren
     
  8. cwerdna

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TomorrowMatters @ Mar 5 2007, 02:50 AM) [snapback]400217[/snapback]</div>
    HV battery might've been low or there might've been other reasons why the ICE needed to run. Try it when there's sufficient charge and when the AC and heater are off and the engine is warmed up.
     
  9. cireecnop1

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(okiebutnotfrommuskogee @ Mar 5 2007, 10:14 PM) [snapback]400735[/snapback]</div>
    It has its own little spot in the storage tray in the cargo area.

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    Yes this is a photo from the Toyota web page, I have stuff in the back of mine and didn't want to take a picture of it.
     

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  10. LanceinOregon

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Mar 5 2007, 05:54 AM) [snapback]400258[/snapback]</div>
    Yes, that would be great if I could find some locks to install. I will have to ask my dealer if they know of anything.

    It would be really embarassing if my rifle got stolen, besides all the money that I would lose. I wonder if someone would try to sue me if it was stolen and then used to kill a bunch of people?? It would only be harmful if it got in the wrong hands.

    Lance in Orygun
     
  11. nperkins

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(LanceinOregon @ Mar 5 2007, 07:32 AM) [snapback]400237[/snapback]</div>
    I simply don't feel safe unless I am riding my modified 105mm Vespa LX150. If you think Prius drivers get no respect on the roads, try riding a two wheeler.

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  12. mcbrunnhilde

    mcbrunnhilde Opera singin' Prius nut!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nperkins @ Mar 10 2007, 12:08 PM) [snapback]403460[/snapback]</div>
    Gee....is that where the term "crotch rocket" comes from?