What I don't like about my Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by jomiku, Jun 7, 2010.

  1. Smirv

    Smirv AkA: Ryan

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    I dislike the small wheels/tires. I dislike the way the pkgs are setup when buying one. I dislike how easy the plastic scratches. I dislike how easy and noticeable it is to scratch/scuff the color black.
     
  2. duanerw

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    I find the steering is two quick for me.I find myself continuously correcting to the point of over correcting.
     
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    I agree on the dead pedal. Our Camry had a large plastic dead pedal... not this tiny piece of vinyl that lets any snow and sand fall onto the floor instead of the rubber mats
     
  4. mainerinexile

    mainerinexile No longer in exile!

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    Why do we need this thread when we already have the sticky for suggested improvements for the Prius?
     
  5. Penny's Dad

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    What would it take for PriusChat to get measurements and pay the programming fee set up so we could get a real Dead Pedal cover? Could probably work a deal to sell these on the website... See e-mail reply below. I know how bad that little strip of carpet will look in a few months. These guys make a great pedal cover and It has a flange that will return over the carpet.

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  6. Penny's Dad

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    FYI...I was about to post this on the After market forum when I saw this thread on the Main Forum today...I think this should be moved to the After market Forum anyway.


    You know what...If you want something done...
     
  7. Tideland Prius

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    nice! I'd get a set for the accelerator and brake pedals too! A bit pricey but if it's real aluminium, maybe we can get a group buy?
     
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    I addition to myself I now know two people who responed to the new thread on the Accessory forum who are interested. I think Prius Chat should work with Ultimate pedals to design since you can get several metal patterns and even a logo stamp. If I picked something others might not like but if Prius Chat designed it then I think most would be happy to live with what was arrived at to save the $50.00 set up fee. I would love to purchase through PriusChat once it is set up...My vote is for the one with the Flange that returns down the side completely covering the carpet.
     
  9. njmurvin

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    I can't believe no one has mentioned what I think is BY FAR THE WORST flaw with this car. That is the height to which the hatch lifts. It lifts so high that it hits the roll-up garage door. I already have a couple of nicks on the spoiler courtesy of this feature. We either have to close the garage before unloading the back of the car, back it into the garage, or hold on with one hand while unloading with the other.

    I also miss my auto headlights. Memory seats would be a plus as well.
     
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    I don't think that is universal, though. My garage door is just high enough that the spoiler does NOT hit it. I actually like that it opens so high, as it's much easier to lean in to load stuff without worrying about smacking your head on it.
     
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    Hmmm. You must have a pretty tall door. I'm sure mine is standard height plus it's a roll-up which makes it even taller when opened (as compared to a conventional hinged door). I know it's a fairly common problem because I've seen at least a couple of threads on it. One guy even fashioned a rope or something to restrict the lift.
     
  12. silentak1

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    I have a standard 2 car garage built in the 1950s with the typical "roll-up" garage door... the one with panels like most people. There's barely a 1" gap between the opened garage door and the rear spoiler...very close. I remember my G2 at a lot more clearance to the point that it never worried me, but oh well.
     
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    Very few people park in their garages where I live. The garage is used for storage of (friends) stuff.
     
  14. Smirv

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    I definitley have some scuff marks on my spoiler when I pulled into my garage with the trunk open.....:mad:
     
  15. Tideland Prius

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    I always back into my garage (Prius is in EV so don't have to worry about exhaust filling the garage) so I never have an issue with the door. I'm sure it'll clear it if I drive in forward... I'll have to try some day.
     
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    To add to my original list: I think the inside seat bolster on the driver's side should be a little bigger because I find myself sliding off at an angle.

    The point is that I think it's a really good car, especially for the money. It's quiet and drives reasonably well - like all Toyotas, meaning you point it without a lot of road feel. It's been comfortable on trips. I might add that I think the center console compartment could be better, but I'm not sure exactly how. I don't like how the cup holder sits right in the way of my arm. I wish there was one more climate settings, one directed up and to the head instead of just to the feet and head or up and to the feet. It's like that one is missing and it's the one I want when it's muggy and hot and I need to defrost while cooling myself.

    I live in Boston and don't notice radio problems. I don't care much about having 3 doors open by proximity though it would be nice. It's a little annoying that you have to pay to get a USB port instead of an aux one. But that's the way it goes.
     
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    Since I've gotten a few things like backup beeps taken care of, I'd say about the only thing left that I am unhappy with about my car is the Navigation system. I think it is very poor, especially for an $1800 price tag.
     
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    Hmm, poor rear visibility and the incredibly vague fuel/range calculation bug me the most.
    I cannot understand how my Prius yells at me to refill when I have driven 550 to 600 km with an average consumption of 4,6 l/100. Allowing for 5 l (100 km) of reserve, I should be able to cover 850 km easily. Instead, terrorized by the flashing "empty" bip I pull into the nearest filling station and I have to really try very hard to add more than 36 litres to it. Come on, Toyota!!!
     
  19. Oibm

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    I completely agree with you. The inside plastic is very delicate and scratches easily. My passenger door has some scratches because passengers release the seat belt and the metallic portion of it when touching the door scratches it. Otherwise, extremely happy with my Prius
     
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    After nearly 29,000 miles in my 2010, I still find this to be a difficult car to park. Maybe because I can't see the nose of the vehicle??
    cbo