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What Prius do I have?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Ironworm, Aug 23, 2014.

  1. Ironworm

    Ironworm Junior Member

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    Seems like a silly question but I cant find out what model prius I have. When I bought the car the dealership said it was a 5 when i got insurance they said the vin matched with a version 4 so Im curious. Its a 2011 Prius it has the nav package with the JBL sound system. Any help please!
     
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    Look on the window sticker.
     
  3. bisco

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    the vin is the correct one. i think there's a thread here somewhere on gen III packages.
     
  4. Ironworm

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    Dont see a window sticker with any useful information
     
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    What are the tire/wheel sizes?
     
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  6. Ironworm

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    Wife has the car for a few hours will update when she gets back. I do know they are 15" wheels
     
  7. bisco

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    did you buy new or used? new would have had the marooned sticker with package number and accessories. you can't miss it, it's almost as big as the window.
     
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    One think you'll notice is heated leather seats and leather steering wheel. Headlights in the IV is halogen and LED's in the V.
     
  9. Ironworm

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    The seats are not leather and steering wheel is I guess a regular steering wheel. I do however have the illuminated entry lights so not sure if its the 3 or 4
     
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    Does it have the LED headlights, fogs, and headlight washers? That would slamdunk it a 5 I think.

    As mentioned above, it should the 17" OEM 5 spokes. It shouldn't have a sunroof (or moon roof, or whatever, lol), I believe.
     
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    does the u.s. get headlight washers?
     
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    If you have LED headlights, you have headlight washers. So only the model V has headlight washers.
     
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    Sounds like model 3 or below then.
     
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    If it's not a Five, does that mean you get some money back from the dealer who told you it was a Five?

    Also, you can ask your insurance company. They always get the VIN, and they base their rates on what trim and options are on the vehicle, so they can tell what you have.

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