Prius Team invites you to meet the 2010 Prius

[Paradox]

To any other NY'ers going to the NYC one I'll see ya' there!

[Rae Vynn]

While you are there, find out:
Is the 12V battery still weak, hard to jump, expensive to change?
Are there any "secret" compartments/drawers?
Does the backup beep still sound INSIDE the car, rather than OUTSIDE, if there is one?
Is there a confirmation beep when you lock the car using the fob? I don't remember hearing one in Detroit when Danny was trying things, but I might have missed it.
Verify that it isn't my imagination that the A-pillars are narrower, please

[techman01]

I applied for the NYC event as well, hope I'm selected can't wait to see it!!!

[DaveSheremata]

Whoo hoo - I can't wait! Any other DC area folks planning on going, assuming we make the cut?

I'm really hoping they have an actual 2010 car there. Does anyone know for sure?

Dave

[usbseawolf2000]

Will there be all 3 packages to see at all 3 locations?

[fredthepostman]

While your there ,ask about the traction control. I'm wondering if they made any improvements.

[JHSmith]

I just submitted my request for the DC show.
Hopefully I'll be lucky and get selected. (Unfortunately, they only asked if I owned a Prius and not a Toyota hybrid , like a TCH.)

Since I'm only 60 (non-rush-hour ) minutes south of DC, it'll be a "quick" trip for me. (May just play tourist for the entire day. )

[DaveinOlyWA]

the New PCD ?? is D still applicable?? (well Prius DC or PDC i could see for one of the events...)

but anyway, it still sounds the same. it will be 3 hours hosted with bar, tons of cool food, 3 Pri's to look at, a half dozen people in the know to quiz...

if i had not gone to Detroit, i might not have gone to this, but knowing what i know, i would most definitely go especially if its not that much of a drive for you to get to one of those places.

kinda disappointed that Seattle area which has to rank in the top 3 for most Pri owners was not included, but then again, i probably would not be allowed to go anyway...

[Patrick Wong]

Originally Posted by Rae Vynn

While you are there, find out:
Is the 12V battery still weak, hard to jump, expensive to change?

Hi Rae,

The 12V auxiliary battery is located in the same place (right rear fender) and is the same physical size. The main relay/fuse box still has the dedicated positive jumpstart terminal.

Therefore I conclude that the 2010 Prius will be as easy to jumpstart (and as easy to damage if the jumpstart is botched) as the current 2G model.

[tochatihu]

Originally Posted by Patrick Wong

Therefore I conclude that the 2010 Prius will be as easy to jumpstart (and as easy to damage if the jumpstart is botched) as the current 2G model.

Yes and that's a shame. Perhaps it calls for another 2010 Prius thread on 'things they could have fixed but didn't'. The other one I'd like to mention is better notification/engine protection in case of loss of engine lubrication. Not that so many Prius engine blocks have siezed, but still...