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Something you wish your Prius had

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Delta Flyer II, Aug 23, 2013.

  1. CdotK

    CdotK Member

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    extendable sun visor.
    better placement of the cruise control (on steering wheel not behind it),
    rear wheel spacers or different offset,
    standard fog lights on all models,
    standard 17" wheels and tires on all models,
    leather steering wheel,
    AC speed control on steering wheel
     
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  2. jnet

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    I would never put mpg over safety. P&G and hypermiling are fun to do when you're out at night with no other cars around. I glide in neutral whenever traffic permits otherwise I just drive with a light foot. I easily get over 55 mpg doing it that way.
     
  3. CdotK

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    55mpg calculated or 55mpg from the car read out...

    BC i get 55-56mpg, even have got 60mpg @70-75mph, on the car read out but the calculated is different.. see my signature
     
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  4. jnet

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    The readout is 57.8. I took the advice from others and minus 2 to 3 mpg off from the readout. It is difficult for me to calculate the real mpg because I don't always fill my Prius from the pump. I buy gas 30 gallons at a time so in many cases, I fill the Prius from gas containers.
     
  5. CdotK

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    oh so you cant really measure it.. i see
    How come you buy it 30gal at a time?
     
  6. jnet

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    My grocery store gives me discount on gas, last time I got 90 cents off per gallon. They allowed me to buy up to 30 gallon on the discount. So I go fill up my Prius and my gas containers
     
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  7. CdotK

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    Nice!
     
  8. michinnom

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    rear vents and cup holders, comfy seats, and quality interior.
     
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  9. Spryfly

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    A button on my steering wheel for Siri or Google now so I could easily give commands, etc through the car mic. .... Rear a/c... Wider wheels, mine seem too tiny! I still really love the car....:)
     
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  10. Whirldy

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    +1 and more torque!


    iPhone ? - now Free
     
  11. harold

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    Quieter ride.
     
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  12. milkman44

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    I'd like more sound proofing. Leave the seats alone, they fit me just fine, just add electric adjustment since the two of us drive the car and like different settings.
     
  13. mad-dog-one

    mad-dog-one Prius Enthusiast

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    A fuel gauge that provided a valid readout of useable fuel remaining.
     
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  14. JMD

    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    Real leather seats and not Softex
     
  15. hlunde

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    --- self learning TPMS sensors
    --- better outward visibility
    --- DRLs (my Prius is 2010)
    --- more sophisticates suspension/chassis; better tracking
     
  16. DadofHedgehog

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    +1
     
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  17. DadofHedgehog

    DadofHedgehog Active Member

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    A "Map" button on the steering wheel, like the Gen II had.
     
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  18. DadofHedgehog

    DadofHedgehog Active Member

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    After driving our 2013 Ford Fusion on a cross-country trip: all-around sensors which really do eliminate the lurking dangers in the blind spots by illuminating an orange dot in that side's rear view mirror whenever "something" is in that side's sensor range but just beyond or on the edge of your vision. Hard to describe in print but once you get used to it, invaluable. Just like computers
     
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    Mendel Leisk EGR Fanatic

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    Regarding the steering wheel buttons that take you to next/last radio station preset: I wish it was instead (or could be reset) to take you next/last station found.
     
  20. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    I was on the interstate the other day and had to make a quick maneuver to enter traffic and get up to speed. I floored it and was surprised when I was thoroughly pressed back into my seat. I was already at highway speeds before I stepped on it. Was happily surprised.