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Best dealership in WA?

invalid@example.com (Voltmeter) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:09:10 +0000

I'm thinking about buying a Prius. So I have some questions for you guys.

What toyota dealership in WA would you recomend, and why?

* Who had the best customer service?
* Who had the best price for the Prius?
* What was your buying experiance there? Where the salesmen helpful or did they jump on you like vultures?
* Would you go back to this dealer for your next car?

And relating to the car itself....

* Did you have any problems getting used to it?
* What life-time issues have you run...

Best dealership in WA?

NC-Charlotte

invalid@example.com (briand) — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:01:22 +0000

Prius Chat in Charlotte, NC

How many of you are out there?

Possible Monthly install meets. Bay Area-Fremont

invalid@example.com (Priusmpg) — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:42:42 +0000

Hey,
I was thinking of throwing together a install meet, at my shop. Probably on a Sunday towards the end of the month, just so members can come work on their cars, tire rotation, oil changes, help each other out, or anything else. The shop would have 4 lifts and a oil change lift. Who would be interested? If Enough interest sparks this could become a regular thing. Although I'm expecting this post to just sit here forever, just because how common the Prius is, especially in the bay.

Bay Area (CA) independent mechanic :)

invalid@example.com (Esen) — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 19:14:41 +0000

Hey guys,
I'm a DIY guy and work in my garage, mostly fixing, modifying my cars and time to time I offer detailing services and specifically 2010-2015 Priuses
I do it to support my family and pay day to day bills, I'm not doing it to become rich So please, don't be harsh on me
I help my friends, their friends, family members to take care of their Priuses. You can find me on instagram

So if you want any work done, DM me

I'm in Bay Area, CA

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Portland, OR — Let’s Wrench!

invalid@example.com (Rebound) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:49:14 +0000

Just moved to Portland (Tigard) from the San Francisco area and I’ve got a three-car garage for meetups.

I hosted several in California before moving and it would be a lot of fun to meet some local Prius owners and keep our cars running forever.

Phoenix, AZ mechanic recommendations?

invalid@example.com (lionel) — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 01:27:10 +0000

This request is for the name of the person who works on the Prius, not the "service advisor" or "shop". Preferably located in the Scottsdale area, but if they're worth travelling to, please share anyway!

Even if you do all your own service, who out there do you know and respect their work well enough to send your friends to?

Taking a Prius to Mexico longterm

invalid@example.com (Jenny867) — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:07:32 +0000

Anybody have any experience bringing their Prius to Mexico from the US for at least 6 months? What is involved in that? Thanks for pointing me in the right direction on this.

How to View & Join your Local Prius Club Forum

invalid@example.com (Danny) — Wed, 10 May 2023 22:35:17 +0000

How to View & Join your Local Prius Club Forum

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How to View & Join your Local Prius Club Forum

Central VA Prius Mechanic?

invalid@example.com (Straussberg) — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:24:10 +0000

So my wife's and my Gen 3's need spark plugs and EGR cleaning, and I guess a once-over for all the little Prius services; fans, filters, coolant pumps, etc... She's put 40k miles (140k total) on her car in the last year, and I've put 8k miles on mine in 3 months (136k total). We live smack dab between Lynchburg, Charlottesville, and Richmond, and I'm not sure any of our local mechanics have specific Prius experience, and its so tight under the hood, I'm not sure I could really do anything...

Central VA Prius Mechanic?

Priiota - Prius Cruise to Neptune Nets - February 24th 2019

invalid@example.com (orenji) — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:36:43 +0000

Hello Pruischat Folks,

Please sign up for our first Prius cruise for 2019! We will be starting in Long Beach and will make our way up the coast via PCH starting in Santa Monica to Neptune Nets for some great seafood!

We will need to have a pretty good head count to make this happen.

Please sign up below with you user name and first name.

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Central Pennsylvania Harrisburg Area

invalid@example.com (nripin) — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 15:03:49 +0000

Looking for folks to connect with locally at central Pennsylvania , Harrisburg PA area.

Brakes

invalid@example.com (grnbean) — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:24:07 +0000

When (at what mileage) did you get your brakes replaced? and where? and how much was it?

Orange/San Diego County Prius Help

invalid@example.com (2GenPrius) — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 20:30:03 +0000

Hello,

Don't have too much funds nor a place to wrench, yet have tools and drive if someone wants to help me learn how to service/clean the EGR system, change the engine water pump, and spark plugs.

I can drive anywhere in SoCal, and pay a little for the tutorial. COVID vaxed, and I wear my mask still until flu season is over.

2012 Prius 4 with 166K miles and counting...

Prius Mechanic in Central Ma.

invalid@example.com (sheldonc2) — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 20:44:57 +0000

Does anyone have a recommendation for a Prius Mechanic in Central Massachusetts? The Greater Lowell area would also work.

Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.

Mechanic in Philadelphia area?

invalid@example.com (LRW) — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 23:12:06 +0000

Anybody have a trusted mechanic to work on a 2010 Prius in the Philadelphia (Ardmore), Pennsylvania area?

Might need a head gasket. Definitely need someone trustworthy to diagnose an possibly repair the vehicle.

thanks!

Organize a Tampa Bay Prius club?

invalid@example.com (brad34695) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 17:34:51 +0000

Hi all, I'm Brad and I live in Pinellas in Safety Harbor. Ever drive by a bar and grill and see the weekly Harley nights, or the old 50's and 60's cars? What about us? Wouldn't it be awesome (and a public eye catcher) to see 20 or 30 Prius' lined up, all with their hoods up (LOL) at a local establishment? We can do it! There are 2,000,000+ of us here in the Tampa Bay metro area!

If you would like to organize a weekly or monthly gathering, please respond! I think it would not only be fun,...

Organize a Tampa Bay Prius club?

Lansing, Mi Prius Owners/Mechanics?

invalid@example.com (CWB) — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 18:52:45 +0000

Good (whatever time of day it is as you read this).

I have two Gen 2 prius *(07 and 08). The 07 I have had for a couple of years, love it, but it started to rust out as well as a brake and comp issue prompted me to get an 08. The 08 works well but has a few less serious issues in which I want to cannibalize the 07 to fix up those issues in the 08.

I am wondering of any others in the Greater Lansing or Mid-Michigan area that have skill, knowledge or are talent stubborn with fixing the...

Lansing, Mi Prius Owners/Mechanics?

Gas Prices

invalid@example.com (TonyPSchaefer) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 14:09:15 +0000

I check these sites about once every three weeks when I need gas. Some people seem to really keep the prices accurate. I'll tell you what, when there are differences up to $.20 per gallon, it's definately worth bookmarking.

Word of advice, on the left side is the area locator. The top is for reporting; the lower for finding. Don't do what I did which was to try searching in the "reporting" portion.

Check 'em out:...

Gas Prices

New Year - Time to Meet Up?

invalid@example.com (sowijix) — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:58:55 +0000

What do you say to meeting up in January some time? What days are best for everyone? A weekend morning meeting for brunch/coffee, a meeting at night during the week for coffee or beers?

What about location? Any suggestions?

Hillsboro, OR Maintenance Meetup

invalid@example.com (Rebound) — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 12:27:45 +0000

Let's do this!
I have a fully-stocked garage and a lot of knowledge of Gen III Prius (2010-2015) maintenance. I can host three cars at a time at my house for a weekend meetup, in in the garage and two in the driveway.