Calling all Aussies and Kiwis !!

[Mish]

Hi all,

Anyone tried disabling the NAV System "can't use in motion" thingy. I've noticed in another forum a way the US people do it - but I'm on holidays at the moment in Perth so I can't try it out.

Getting my 10,000K service done, been averagine 4.6L/100km, sometimes down to 4.4L/100km. Although now have to fix a scrape (Prius 0 , Sandstone wall 1) behind the right rear tyre.

Anyone seen the new mod for Prius's to put Solar panels on the roof? Apparently gains 10% fuel effeciency. (that would take you down to 4.0-4.1L per 100kms). Wondering whether it can be applied to our Aussie models.

[Astrotoy7]

nice to see other fellow aussies around here

From Melbourne myself, and there are definitely a few prius owners around here Ive noticed.

Ive just recently become a proud owner of a 2004 Prius. Interestingly and appropriately, mine used to belong to the EPA :P It had a modification put in which apparently was only available to govt agencies back then, namely the curtain airbags....not that I plan to use these of course...

I'd like to share this little prius related story with you :
A couple of weeks before I got my prius, there was a 50s+ lady walking to her prius parked in front of an officeworks. I was just so excited to see one close up that I asked her if I could have a look inside. I didnt take into consideration that the sight of a 100kg, 6ft tall, middle eastern looking young man with shaved head and goatee may have seemed a but intimidating to the poor dear. She actually swiped at me with her handbag and told me to go away before she called the police ! :P

Since I first laid my eyes on the 2004 styling and interior, my getting a prius was a dead certainty. The fuel economy and environmental benefits made this decision *very* easy to make

[sleeka]

Originally posted by Astrotoy7@Dec 22 2005, 12:03 AM
nice to see other fellow aussies around here  

From Melbourne myself, and there are definitely a few prius owners around here Ive noticed.

Ive just recently become a proud owner of a 2004 Prius.  Interestingly and appropriately, mine used to belong to the EPA :P  It had a modification put in which apparently was only available to govt agencies back then, namely the curtain airbags....not that I plan to use these of course...

I'd like to share this little prius related story with you :
A couple of weeks before I got my prius, there was a 50s+ lady walking to her prius parked in front of an officeworks. I was just so excited to see one close up that I asked her if I could have a look inside. I didnt take into consideration that the sight of a 100kg, 6ft tall, middle eastern looking young man with shaved head and goatee may have seemed a but intimidating to the poor dear. She actually swiped at me with her handbag and told me to go away before she called the police !  :P

Since I first laid my eyes on the 2004 styling and interior, my getting a prius was a dead certainty. The fuel economy and environmental benefits made this decision *very* easy to make

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Hi, Astrotoy, and welcome.
Yes, there are a few Aussies showing up on this forum, and good to see, too! Just a pity that Toyota Australia couldn't get more stock from Japan so that the escalating waiting lists could shrink.

If it's not a sensitive question, how much did you pay for a used 2004? Is it a base or i-Tech model and how many km? It's probably an i-Tech if it has side airbags.

You shouldn't go around scaring LOLs like that. It might give Prius owners a bad reputation as aggressive and over-protective.

Regards,
Sleeka.

[Astrotoy7]

thanks for the welcome sleeka

I picked up my base model 2004 for 32,000 + costs. The EPA clocked 60,000 kms on it.
The extra airbags were added prior to delivery to the EPA, or so the dealer says :P
Theres a couple of 2004s floating around at about 35-6k mark with much lower kms. Always good to check carpoint.com.au and carsales.com.au. Thats where I spotted mine

I must admit, alot of the original prius owners here were concentrated in the well to-do suburbs. I proudy live in a working class area, and have seen a couple pop up in this area recently. Who said depreciation was a bad thing ??!! :P

One thing I will say with a degree of confidence, as our petrol prices rise, people will be falling over themselves to get a hybrid in the next 5+ years. I had a couple of friends giggle when I told them I was getting a prius, but when they saw mine, had a drive and saw the $$$ I was saving in fuel costs, are now trying to track one down themselves Im sure the wait lists will blow out here like they have in the US.... perhaps moreso

[Duck Dodgers]

Hi cupcake, sleeka

You can get leather now?

I think the reverse camera is about time, if there is one annoying thing about the car is rearward vision, I think it's worth trading in my '05 just for that, so it's about a 4 month wait?

All I can say is it's well worth the wait

[Duck Dodgers]

Solar panels for the Prius

http://www.solatecllc.com/products.htm

[Astrotoy7]

Im just curious... have any of you been able to disable the reverse beeping. I know there are instructions here and other places,which ive followed but still dont work anyone had any better luck, or is this something that can only be done on the US versions ???

thanks in advance

[sleeka]

Originally posted by Duck Dodgers@Dec 22 2005, 06:59 PM
Hi cupcake, sleeka

You can get leather now?

I think the reverse camera is about time, if there is one annoying thing about the car is rearward vision, I think it's worth trading in my '05 just for that, so it's about a 4 month wait?

All I can say is it's well worth the wait

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Hi, Duck.
Long time no hear. Weren't you planning on updating at 12 months anyway?
There was an excellent post from Terry Dactil (another Aussie) recently on fitting a reverse camera to a Nav-equipped Prius at a cost of A$200 with all parts available here. Is that a proposition for you?
Yes, leather trim is now standard on I-Tech models, along with an updated Nav, new colours etc. Good to hear that resale is holding up very well.

Regards,
Sleeka.

[sleeka]

Originally posted by Astrotoy7@Dec 23 2005, 01:40 AM
Im just curious... have any of you been able to disable the reverse beeping. I  know there are instructions here and other places,which ive followed but still dont work   anyone had any better luck, or is this something that can only be done on the US versions ???

thanks in advance

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Seems to be a US mod only. Like you, I followed the instructions to the letter, and got nowhere.
That price you paid certainly means that resale for properly looked after Prius will remain high. Good news!!
Are you interested in any accessories for your car? I'm sourcing slimline weathershields now, and probably will get mudflaps soon. Toyota have no intention of making them available, so if we want them, we have to make our own arrangements.

Regards,
Sleeka.

[cupcake]

Hi duck, sleeka

still waiting for my prius....

yeah leather seat and reverse camera comes with the i-tech pack.