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Considering Prius - lots of questions - Cold Climate Owners please chime in

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by 72fordgts, Apr 19, 2011.

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  1. Jim E.

    Jim E. Junior Member

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    Re cold, there are a lot of Prii here in Minnesota. In my opinion, the Prius outperformed my old 2004 Ford Taurus by a longshot in all respects, from driving in snow to cabin comfort.

    Re legroom, I'm 6'3" in a Gen-III... so $195 driver's side seat extenders (do a search for any number of threads here on PC) are terrific. They are also available for Gen-II's. The install was so simple I did it myself in less than 30 minutes. Just one option.
     
    #41 Jim E., Apr 24, 2011
  2. SageBrush

    SageBrush Senior Member

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    My town recorded temperatures as low as -20C this winter and it was painful. I do not want to even *think* about -40C.
     
    #42 SageBrush, Apr 24, 2011
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    It's hard to breathe, I can tell you that, even through the mouth.
     
    #43 Tideland Prius, Apr 24, 2011
  4. cycledrum

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    JMO, tough to see the need for seat travel extenders for the 3rd gen Prius. By measure, that seat offers more seat travel than my Accord Coupe and just about on par with a Accord Sedan. Besides if the seat did go back farther, how the heck will you reach the steering wheel which is a bit scant on telescope range to driver?

    Seems better to leave that seat bolted directly into the chassis. Seat is tested by IIHS, etc, and engineered to stay put.
     
    #44 cycledrum, Apr 24, 2011
  5. 72fordgts

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    You guys are great! Never did I expect so much helpful info! Thanks again for the very informative posts!
     
    #45 72fordgts, Apr 25, 2011
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