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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by mr estrada, Apr 12, 2013.

  1. mr estrada

    mr estrada Junior Member

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    Hey guys, just purchased a Prius Two last Sunday and was wondering if i should invest in the Toyota Extended Warranty(Platinum).

    I commute to work and back with close to 50-miles daily M-F and some weekends.

    I made the purchase here in San Diego, CA so if any locals know any deals that would be great!

    Happy Friday!
     
    #1 mr estrada, Apr 12, 2013
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    Here is a recent thread (there are many others) about extended warranties: Extended warranty for $800? | PriusChat

    You probably don't need it and you have until the 3 yr/36K mile normal warranty expires to buy it anyway. So wait and if you still want it order it just before the normal warranty expires.
     
    #2 tumbleweed, Apr 12, 2013
  3. mr estrada

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    Good to know, thanks for the heads up!
     
    #3 mr estrada, Apr 12, 2013
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    Welcome aboard and enjoy the new ride!
     
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    Welcome and enjoy your new Prius. I would also forego the warranty for now. Say hi to Eric for us!
     
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  6. mr estrada

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    nice! thanks all!

    i was curious about adding that Shark Fin antenna to replace the funky black antenna, but has anyone had any issues with is not sticking and falling off?
     
    #6 mr estrada, Apr 16, 2013
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    Some claim the reception is not as good....
     
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    right and that too...Munpot42 do you have the Shark Fin installed?
     
    #8 mr estrada, Apr 16, 2013
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    Nope, just an avid reader of this forum, was thinking about getting one and researched it here. Still have the funky origional antenna.
     
    #9 Munpot42, Apr 16, 2013
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    I swapped out the OEM antenna with a 5" CF from ebay. It did slightly improve the reception. It is easier to clean and looks better.
     
    #10 spiderman, Apr 16, 2013
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    After 13 years of suffering through bad reception from the low profile antenna on my Civic, I was VERY happy to see a large antenna on my new Prius. And the reception is dramatically better. If you listen to the radio a lot, bigger is better ;-)
     
    #11 MK500, Apr 16, 2013
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