New 2010 owner

[TracyJ]

Originally Posted by Jim Calvert

Congratulations on your new Prius!

In case you don't already know, Toyota advises against tinting because of the possibility that GPS reception could be degraded. See the NOTICE on page 306 in the Appendix of the 2010 Prius Navigation System Owner's Manual - which states:

"The installation of window tinting may obstruct the GPS signals. Most window tinting contains some metallic content that will interfere with GPS signal reception of the antenna in the instrument panel. We advise against the use of window tinting on vehicles equipped with navigation systems."

Jim

i have mine tinted all around with 35% and it's ceramic 3m, no metal in it at all. i have even noticed my xm reception is better than in my last car. the ceramic is a little more expensive but worth it.

tracy

[Yankeefan]

Originally Posted by usbseawolf2000

In case you didn't know, here is the confirmation that you sure got the right car!

Those pics are awesome. I wish I could do my car like that but someone would light it on fire, lol.

[Jim Calvert]

Originally Posted by djasonw

I don't believe that the GPS quality will be degraded. I have 20% tint all around (except the windshield) and never have a problem with the GPS signal. Perhaps my tint doesn't have any metal in it but I still think if it did, it would not adversely effect the reception. Toyota tends to err on the conservative side, so don't be too concerned about that statement in the manual.

Some tint material includes metallic particles. Avoid tinting companies that use it.

Jim

[lorraine]

Originally Posted by Yankeefan

Ordered a Prius V Blizzard Pearl w/ NAV and Charcoal interior about 2 weeks ago. It arrived Friday. I have owned many cars and this is absolutely the finest of them all. Took some heat for trading in my 07 Mustang GT/CS but 75% of people love the Prius. The other 25% think I am crazy. I had my windows tinted at a custom shop here and the guy fell in love with everything the car could do.

I bought the wife an Insight a couple weeks ago. I liked many things about the Insight. After reading alot about the Prius I was intrigued and decided to test drive one. I told the salesman if this car lived up to the hype it was a done deal. Needless to say I am a new Prius owner.

Congratulations. I just got my first prius 4 months ago and am in love with it. I actually look forward to my 60 mile (round trip) commute.