2010 Prius.. beep beep beep

[SlowTurd]

[RoyThePriusGuy]

I'm a relatively new member - just over a month. Have been heavily involved with other forums as well and find them informative and valuable.

However, appears that a good number of OPs are ranting on. And on. And on. There was the recent "epic" post taking 3 scrolls to view (the non-Prius owner ranting about his wants), and many others come to mind. This OP is another example. Seems as if some want their 15 minutes of fame.

I know. We don't have to read them. But a forum as this is like a highways with signs. If cluttered the effectiveness suffers.
And while I'm at it - over 1,000 replies to the sticky 2010 Owners Pics??? What started as a great Post became simple yada.

I'm stopping now....

[tasogare]

Originally Posted by RoyThePriusGuy

However, appears that a good number of OPs are ranting on. And on. And on. There was the recent "epic" post taking 3 scrolls to view (the non-Prius owner ranting about his wants), and many others come to mind. This OP is another example. Seems as if some want their 15 minutes of fame.

I have to agree. This site was invaluable as I was purchasing mine but I've watched it degrade into a bunch of rants instead of helpful questions and commentary, like it used to be.

The one benefit has been to my productivity - now that I know most of PriusChat is garbage I rarely check back. I used to spend many hours reading through all the forums everyday. No more!

Thanks OP!

[wvgasguy]

Glad I can't hear well. I never really noticed any beeps but the reverse beeps. I first heard them in the test drive and when my car came I simply told the salesperson to have it changes during the prep. No big deal.

[blixt]

Originally Posted by venom700

That is one heck of a long rant when this topic has been covered on here many times. It's simple to get all the "beeps" turned off. Look in your manual, write down what you want changed and go to the dealer and get them changed. If the dealer is saying they won't do it, go to another one. It should take them less than 30 minutes to make any changes.

Well I was pretty upset when I wrote this,and rightly so, that was the day 2 dealerships told me they would'nt do ANYTHING.. And yes a long post, guilty as charged. But this forum seems like the appropriate place to express my opinion, does it not..

Well I dont know if your speaking from experience when you say that it's easy to turn the beeps off.. Have you attempted to do this?

[blixt]

Originally Posted by LoraJ

I have not had any frustrations with beeps. My car was delivered without the reverse beeps at my request. And I wear my seat belt. The last time I did not have a seat belt on was when I was in the back of a cab that was involved in an accident and I was seriously injured. I would feel naked without one on and put it on the second I get in the car.

Well I actually wear my seat belt too, and that's one of the only beeps that I feel is nessecary..

It's just that there are so many beeps that it begins to get irritating..

No frustrations? Try having the power on, and the key in your pocket and then open and close any door and you'l hear 3 loud outside beeps.. The car wants the key inside the vehicle all the time as long as the power is on.. SO you have to always remember to leave the key in the car while opening and closing any door.. I just dont like to have to do that, it should be easier..

I understand the need to alert people when the batterry is on so we dont drain the battery.. But is this the best they could do?

And I must say that I'm surprised you were able to get the reverse beep turned off.. 3 dealers have regretably told me that there is nothing they could do.. Even for money

[blixt]

Anyone in SOCAL who knows of a dealership who will turn off beeps.. PLS post

[blixt]

Originally Posted by blixt

Anyone in SOCAL who knows of a dealership who will turn off beeps.. PLS post

Originally Posted by RoyThePriusGuy

I'm a relatively new member - just over a month. Have been heavily involved with other forums as well and find them informative and valuable.

However, appears that a good number of OPs are ranting on. And on. And on. There was the recent "epic" post taking 3 scrolls to view (the non-Prius owner ranting about his wants), and many others come to mind. This OP is another example. Seems as if some want their 15 minutes of fame.

I know. We don't have to read them. But a forum as this is like a highways with signs. If cluttered the effectiveness suffers.
And while I'm at it - over 1,000 replies to the sticky 2010 Owners Pics??? What started as a great Post became simple yada.

I'm stopping now....

Aside from beeps and squeeky breaks, everything is great

The Prius is an amazing vehicle.. And to anyone considering buying one.. The pros certainly out wiegh the cons. But if you have a concern, speak up!

I think potential prius owners will discover all the wonderfull features it has to offer by reading test reviews like car and driver and others..

But.. It takes time as an owner to realize a cars unique "quirks" which is what this forum is for..



"Roythepriusguy" As for clutter.. what would you call your comment?? How about the exact thing it's condeming?

[RoyThePriusGuy]

Originally Posted by blixt

But.. It takes time as an owner to realize a cars unique "quirks" which is what this forum is for..

"Roythepriusguy" As for clutter.. what would you call your comment?? How about the exact thing it's condeming?

My points were:

1. Search for Thread duplication - I'm certain that you were made aware of multiple previous Threads to ADD your post rather than begin a new one.

2. My input was concise - Your OP was repetitive and lengthy. 15 Minutes worth? I am not alone on this - read some of the answering posts here....

3. Some new Threads are pervasive and DO clutter the main Forum pages. I believe many here would agree. I mean if one doesn't log in for a few days... read the new Thread subject lines and some are laughable.

As for your slam - perhaps next time I'll PM you...

[tumbleweed]

I agree with the OP, in a world full of man made noise I don't need unnecessary beeps from my new "silent" hybrid car. The reason this comes up frequently is because some people (myself included) are annoyed and frustrated by excessive and unneeded noise.

What adds to the problem is that Toyota seems to have put some of these annoyances in just so their dealers can charge customers to turn them off. Or maybe some manager at Toyota really thinks the more things beep the safer they are? The beeps should default to off and be user programmable.

OK that's my 2 cents worth and I'll probably have more to say when we get mandatory noise makers on our hybrid cars.