Thinking of buying the new Prime

Discussion in 'Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)' started by maiki, Feb 4, 2025.

  1. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    You'll be OK.....
     
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  3. Paul Gregory

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    I built my own rear camera washer on my 2012 Gen 3. It was easy to run a line from the rear window washer to a small jet pointed at the lens. Whenever I washed the rear window, it also cleaned the lens.

    My new Gen 5 has no rear window washer, so I have a project in the works to build a cover/wiper for the lens. Whenever I put into reverse, the cover retracts, revealing the lens. Shifting it out of reverse covers the lens again. There would be a fiber pad inside the cover.

    I have all the parts and the design all worked out. I 3D printed the mount for it. I just need to work out a few more details and some good weather to work on it.
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    There are two cameras if the car has that digital mirror. The rear camera on the hatch door would be the one they all have for reversing. The rearview mirror camera is at the top of the rear window.
     
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  5. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    You might want to look at the 2025 Camry. All Camry are hybrid and I am enjoying my XLE with the Premium Plus package to add the moonroof & safety features.
     
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    Looks like they had the Prius Plug-In from 2012 to 2015. The Prius Prime came out in 2017 and a new model came out last year. But there is no Prius Prime for 2025. They are calling it the Prius Plug-In again. Am i correct?
    Ray
     
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  7. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    Either the Prius Plug-in Hybrid or Prius PHEV. Marketing is standardizing terms, moving away from Prime.
     
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    Here's the AI teleprompter reader showing the "off brands" Big Brother at 130 to 150k it's an ECO Friendly
    Home on wheels. Gives new meaning to the phrase Land Barge. But look at all the accessories inside.
    I couldn't help but start laughing at the little one you posted above 22 mpg efficiency for those long road trips.
    The dialog keep me laughing all the way till the end. I wouldn't blame anyone for skipping this video as clicky a click bate as it gets.
    https://youtu.be/Q74ZmF5vH_Q?t=360

    This one starts at the end of the Kia Kamper and runs through the Toyota, Honda and VW brands.
     
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    I'm perfectly happy with the SE on my '24. The large monitor was a drawback for the higher trims -- the smaller one is more than enough distraction when driving.
     
  10. Mendel Leisk

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    And once upon a time, the smaller wheels were 15", lol.

    Also, check out the vehicle in @ETC(SS)'s post #21, a relatively massive cargo van, the Ford Transit I think, and IIRC it's got 17" rims, with a sensible sidewall depth.
     
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    To add to the decision process, if you are looking for government rebates ensure the dealership participates. Having just gone through this I was surprised by the high number of dealerships that outright didn't participate, didn't 'know what i was talking about, never heard of such a thing" etc. From what I gather, participating requires interacting w/the IRS (which is basically registering the sale itself in a dedicated database.) and dealers don't want to do anything w/the IRS that isn't absolutely required by law - and - vehicle are selling anyway w/o the credit. We also have new leadership where this opportunity may not live much longer.