http://priuschat.com/forums/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:12 GMT vBulletin 60 http://priuschat.com/forums/images/silk/misc/rss.jpg http://priuschat.com/forums/ http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72349-rear-wiper-does-half-job.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:42:53 GMT I am fopeful that it is only on my car, but the rear wiper seems to only come down half way on the rear window. I feel like I need to have full... I am fopeful that it is only on my car, but the rear wiper seems to only come down half way on the rear window. I feel like I need to have full visibility on the already cluttered rear view. Are all the 2010s like this? ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum Gkjeller http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72349-rear-wiper-does-half-job.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72338-hyper-rev-prius.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:03:11 GMT Hey guys, I thought about buying hyper rev magazines for the prius. I never owned one... So don't know how this magazine will be. I heard it shows neat stuff about our cars and how to fix little things... I see them on sale @ more-japan.com: Early Thanksgiving Sale ...

Anyone ever owned these magazines? Are they in English? ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum Prius Happy http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72338-hyper-rev-prius.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72332-seven-months-my-10-prius.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:36:27 GMT I picked up my '10 Prius on May 16, 2009. It's been an interesting 7+ months, especially after life with a luxury SUV. On the whole, I'm very happy with my car. A few random observations:

• Too many rattles. My car (package III with navigation) rattles like crazy, especially on the freeway. It sounds like it's coming from the glove box, but it's in the dashboard and not something I've put inside the glove box.

• Even with its factory tires, it handles Portland, OR's rain and wet leaves like a charm. We have not had snow yet.

• I do not take extraordinary measures to maximize my fuel economy. On a typical tank in the warmer months, I got 47-49 MPG. On a 1200 round trip drive between Portland, OR and Missoula, MT, we averaged about 52. The more highway miles we drive, the better our fuel economy. I suspect it's because here at home, I drive very short distances and the car never gets a chance to hit its stride. I don't know if this is because of changes in weather or fuel, but I noticed a sharp decline in fuel economy in November. It's been as low as 42, and it takes some effort to hold at 45-46.

• Blizzard Pearl hides dirt better than I'd expected. It hides it better than flat white, anyway.

• I used 89 octane in the beginning because my manual said 88 minimum. Then I learned from Toyota that 87 is fine. I switched to regular, and I would swear my fuel economy creeped down a little immediately.

• Absolutely no mechanical problems at all. Except for the rattles and cheap interior trim (I wanted leather and package V, but the III was the first off the truck, it had the nav that I needed and the color I wanted, and I took what I could get) I have no complaints about my car. ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum Musigny http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72332-seven-months-my-10-prius.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72329-heater-doesnt-really-heat.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:52:34 GMT Is it just me? It was chilly out (46), and I was using the heater for the first time. It took a good 8 minutes to start blowing anything close to... Is it just me? It was chilly out (46), and I was using the heater for the first time. It took a good 8 minutes to start blowing anything close to warm air, then during the 40 minutes drive, never really blew hot air - warm air - yes, hot air (like every other car I've owned) - no. ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum rrolff http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72329-heater-doesnt-really-heat.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72324-open-hatch-beep.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:31:02 GMT I was carrying a large item yesterday and driving with the hatch open. I expected it to alert me to that in much the same way the seat belt alarm... I was carrying a large item yesterday and driving with the hatch open. I expected it to alert me to that in much the same way the seat belt alarm would have...but no. It just keeps beeping (it does however, stop while stopped). Is there a user defined "thing" to turn off the door ajar beep or at least make it a short series? I'm not really interested in pulling the fuse each time, but I don't drive this way often either. Thanks. ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum bokone http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72324-open-hatch-beep.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72323-heating-up-prius-engine.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:44:21 GMT Does the engine need warming up in wintet? I notice there is no where on the dash to see if the engine is hot or cold. Thanks Does the engine need warming up in wintet? I notice there is no where on the dash to see if the engine is hot or cold.
Thanks ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum lorraine http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72323-heating-up-prius-engine.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72307-november-sales-guess.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:06:20 GMT We recently learned that Toyota USA has some sales targets (and a clue about the shipping.) Generally speaking, what arrives sells in short order. So... We recently learned that Toyota USA has some sales targets (and a clue about the shipping.) Generally speaking, what arrives sells in short order. So this months poll is based upon the assumption that 15,000 Prius will arrive ... of course this is just a wild guess.

What is yours?

Bob Wilson ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum bwilson4web http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72307-november-sales-guess.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72305-sudden-uptick-in-gen-iii-ownership.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:44:38 GMT Has anyone else noticed a sudden increase in Gen III's running around? In the last couple weeks, I've been seeing a lot more. When I first got mine 4 months ago, I went weeks before seeing another. In the last 2 or 3 weeks, I've seen one every day. I even had someone park next to me today.

I'm in the San Jose area, by the way. We're up to our necks in Gen II's. It's not uncommon to see 3 or 4 stopped at a light. ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum sciguy125 http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72305-sudden-uptick-in-gen-iii-ownership.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72280-your-leather-seats-wrinkled.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:26:51 GMT My leather seats have wrinkles and folds in the seat backs and the bottoms leave 'wallowed out' butt prints in them. Is this normal? Seems they should have made a tighter fit that would look smooth. ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum JoW http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72280-your-leather-seats-wrinkled.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72266-parking-assist-useless-rain-triggered-wipers-better-feature.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:58:03 GMT I never use the parking assist feature. It too hard to use and fails most of the time. It's easier to just park the car yourself. I'd gladly trade this feature for a rain detection wiper system. Why a supposedly advanced car like this doesn't have it, I just don't know. ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum duraace http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72266-parking-assist-useless-rain-triggered-wipers-better-feature.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72255-should-i-buy-prius.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:43:12 GMT Hi, I am planning to buy a car soon and this would be my first car (new driver .. just passed the test). I am really interested in 2010 Prius and... Hi,

I am planning to buy a car soon and this would be my first car (new driver .. just passed the test). I am really interested in 2010 Prius and would like to get Prius III with Nav.

However, I am a bit concerned regarding the problems mentioned in the Problems Thread, especially the ones related to braking and rattle noises.

Can the 2010 Prius owners tell me if any of the concerns mentioned in the thread are serious enough for not buying it. Any help is highly appreciated.

Thanks,
AbkDj ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum abkdj http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72255-should-i-buy-prius.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72254-why-dont-i-have-holder-sunglasses.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:48 GMT I just noticed in photos on the PriusChat Home page there is a holder for sunglasses in the ceiling just behind the buttons for the interior lights,... I just noticed in photos on the PriusChat Home page there is a holder for sunglasses in the ceiling just behind the buttons for the interior lights, but my 2010 (IV) doesn't have a holder. I really miss having a sunglasses holder, which was included in our 2007 basic model Prius. Does anyone know why I don't have one in my new car? There appears to be the same amount of space for one and it certainly wasn't offered as an option when I bought my car. ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum yadax3 http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72254-why-dont-i-have-holder-sunglasses.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72251-possible-rebate-converting-plug-in-fla.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:07:47 GMT Hey Folks! So, you want to convert to Lithium batteries? You want your Prius to be a Plug-in? Well, there may be $5,000 for you in the... Hey Folks!

So, you want to convert to Lithium batteries?

You want your Prius to be a Plug-in?

Well, there may be $5,000 for you in the future, if you live in Florida!:D

Read this:

Florida offers money for converting hybrids to electric plug-ins -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum Sealawyer http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72251-possible-rebate-converting-plug-in-fla.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72231-what-ship-invoice-date-prius-have-nav-dvd-ver-9-1-a.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:29:48 GMT My Prius V-ATP was shipped/invoiced on 9/16/09.
I bought it on 11/2.

At pick-up, I was told it had the "latest navigation disc." But found out yesterday R2Pre2 has Nav v8.1 instead of the recently released Nav v9.1.

Yes, yes, I know there's a minuscule difference between the two versions. So nobody raz me about that. However, since my car was shipped/invoiced on 9/16, I was under the impression later models were shipped - or equipped - with the updated nav dvd.

When I nicely asked my salesman about swapping the old dvd for the new one, he deferred me to the service manager, saying he's not sure this could be done. So, I'm expecting some push-back now and want to arm myself with some "info-ammo" before going in on Saturday. :car:

Questions:
• Should my car have version 9.1 instead?
(if not, then I'll quietly fade away...)
• If it should have v9.1, what proof can I give the dealership to back this up?
• Is there any office Toyota language/documentation I can use?

Any assistance is greatly appreciated . . . . Thanks! ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum R2Pre2 http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72231-what-ship-invoice-date-prius-have-nav-dvd-ver-9-1-a.html http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72213-road-rash-my-blizzard-pearl.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:58:00 GMT I have a 90 mile round trip highway commute each day. I have 1900 miles on my just over one month old Blizzard Pearl III with nav. Lots of bugs on... I have a 90 mile round trip highway commute each day. I have 1900 miles on my just over one month old Blizzard Pearl III with nav. Lots of bugs on the front bumper. I washed it and 3 or 4 specs did not come out. They are road rash that has gone thru the paint and one on the hood. That black speck on white really bugs me. I refuse to use a bra. :D Has anyone tried touching up road rash with factory touch up paint? Does it just make it look worse? Maybe I should just leave it alone. I must comment that I love this car. It drives much quiter and smoother than I thought it would. ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum ridoanna http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/72213-road-rash-my-blizzard-pearl.html