Hi!

sakuraba · 07-27-2008, 11:09 AM

I came upon this site while researching the potential pitfalls of Hybrid ownership. You know the list: Battery problems, CVT, jump start horror stories, evil dealers, etc.

Honestly all the hybrid hater stories had me running to Honda for an Accord, until this site set me straight. All cars will have problems. I think the small number of Priuses (Prii?) with problems is enough for me to take the plunge. And it's all your fault!

I'm still eagerly awaiting my Package 2 which the (polite) dealer informed we would take up to 90 days.

Anyway, hi to everyone and thanks for the community of knowledge.

pewd · 07-27-2008, 11:42 AM

welcome to the forum.

as you say, all models of cars can have problems.
this one requires me to change the oil and filter every 5k or so. thats about it

oh-i forgot - massive problem - i changed the cabin air filter once. that took 2 minutes...

seriously, this is a solidly built car - most of us have no issues with it.
i'm glad you took the time to research first.

and i hope you don't have to wait too long for the arrival of your new baby.

doubleg2005 · 07-27-2008, 12:14 PM

pkg 2 for 08 or 09? in 90 days, we should be seeing a few 09's roll out...

oh, and WELCOME!

sorka · 07-27-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleg2005

pkg 2 for 08 or 09? in 90 days, we should be seeing a few 09's roll out...

oh, and WELCOME!

'08's were being driven home first week of September. Current scheduled port arrival for '09s is September 16th so a lot less than 90 days.

doubleg2005 · 07-27-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sorka

'08's were being driven home first week of September. Current scheduled port arrival for '09s is September 16th so a lot less than 90 days.

ah, yes. i failed to notice the OP is from Cali (as are you)

last year, the 08's weren't to this part of the country till later on...

sakuraba · 07-28-2008, 12:15 AM

Thanks for the welcome.

The dealer, Capitol Toyota, actually said that it will most likely be an '09 but I might get an '08 if someone backs out which I believe is very unlikely.

orracle · 07-28-2008, 09:44 AM

Welcome and I am very glad you found this site to refute the myths. I heard many of the same b.s. and also referred people here for the real story.

TravelBliss · 07-28-2008, 03:01 PM

!!!!

effwitt · 07-28-2008, 04:42 PM

Before you pay for your Prius you better hear about my SKS horror story. About once a week I forget my fob in the house. I sit down in the car and press the "Power" button and my car beeps at me! You would think that after a year my car would know it was me based upon the shape and weight of my backside, BUT NO I need to go back into the house and get the fob. I don't know what's worse; the frustration of going back into the house or the hurt that my car didn't know it was me! Other than that it's a great car.

Congratulations on the smart purchase and thank you for validating our choice in a car as well.

steveholtam · 07-28-2008, 05:21 PM

Worse then the prior post, I now go to all cars expecting to just open the door and get going by pressing the Start button!

07-27-2008, 11:09 AM	#1
sakuraba Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 3 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Hi! I came upon this site while researching the potential pitfalls of Hybrid ownership. You know the list: Battery problems, CVT, jump start horror stories, evil dealers, etc. Honestly all the hybrid hater stories had me running to Honda for an Accord, until this site set me straight. All cars will have problems. I think the small number of Priuses (Prii?) with problems is enough for me to take the plunge. And it's all your fault! I'm still eagerly awaiting my Package 2 which the (polite) dealer informed we would take up to 90 days. Anyway, hi to everyone and thanks for the community of knowledge.

07-27-2008, 11:42 AM	#2
pewd Clarinet Dude Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 331 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Hi! welcome to the forum. as you say, all models of cars can have problems. this one requires me to change the oil and filter every 5k or so. thats about it oh-i forgot - massive problem - i changed the cabin air filter once. that took 2 minutes... seriously, this is a solidly built car - most of us have no issues with it. i'm glad you took the time to research first. and i hope you don't have to wait too long for the arrival of your new baby.

07-27-2008, 12:14 PM	#3
doubleg2005 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kilgore, TX Posts: 236 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #3 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 3	Re: Hi! pkg 2 for 08 or 09? in 90 days, we should be seeing a few 09's roll out... oh, and WELCOME!

07-28-2008, 12:15 AM	#6
sakuraba Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 3 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Hi! Thanks for the welcome. The dealer, Capitol Toyota, actually said that it will most likely be an '09 but I might get an '08 if someone backs out which I believe is very unlikely.

07-28-2008, 09:44 AM	#7
orracle Whaddaya mean "senior" member? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gurnee, IL Posts: 435 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 8	Re: Hi! Welcome and I am very glad you found this site to refute the myths. I heard many of the same b.s. and also referred people here for the real story.

07-28-2008, 03:01 PM	#8
TravelBliss It's worth the wait !!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sunny Prius heaven :) Posts: 158 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 2	Re: Hi! !!!!

07-28-2008, 04:42 PM	#9
effwitt Paparazzi Magnet Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eagan, MN Posts: 225 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Friends: 2	Re: Hi! Before you pay for your Prius you better hear about my SKS horror story. About once a week I forget my fob in the house. I sit down in the car and press the "Power" button and my car beeps at me! You would think that after a year my car would know it was me based upon the shape and weight of my backside, BUT NO I need to go back into the house and get the fob. I don't know what's worse; the frustration of going back into the house or the hurt that my car didn't know it was me! Other than that it's a great car. Congratulations on the smart purchase and thank you for validating our choice in a car as well.

07-28-2008, 05:21 PM	#10
steveholtam Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 42 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Hi! Worse then the prior post, I now go to all cars expecting to just open the door and get going by pressing the Start button!