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Prius upgrade to Gen III

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by AzWxGuy, Nov 6, 2014.

  1. AzWxGuy

    AzWxGuy Weather Guy

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    Traded in my well-worn 2008 Prius earlier this week. The odometer had just clicked over 190K. The suspension was getting a little loose, I think one or two of the wheel bearings were on their way out, and I finally saw a CEL and code P0420 for catalyst efficiency below threshold. The ICE was using about 2 quarts every 5K. Hybrid battery was still good as far as I could tell. No major expenses after purchase other than routine maintenance. An amazing vehicle. Had been looking for a Generation III upgrade for some time, and the right vehicle came along. Found a 2011 Prius Three that just wanted to come home with me. Now I have that steep Prius technology learning curve to ascend once again. I will still keep tabs on the Generation II happenings, and ask questions and provide comments wherever I can. After I finish studying the 632 pages in the Gen III Owner's Manual, no easy task, it will be off to the Generation III forum for even more reading. So, with that, I guess we'll be seeing you in the movies.
     
    #1 AzWxGuy, Nov 6, 2014
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  2. dorunron

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    Funny thing, I never read the manual on our Gen III. Just kind of skimmed through it.

    I have a feeling you will love the Gen III just as I do. I have said this: I liked the Gen II Prius we had. I LOVE the Gen III we now have.

    Peace,
    Ron (dorunron)
     
    #2 dorunron, Nov 6, 2014
  3. brucebee

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    congrati s on new car.. i never post (much) nothing goes wrong. 2004, 160k i looked in windows but never been in g3 I heard u couldnt sleep in them like g2 (8000 roadtrip june) keep us posted & what is upgraded
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    #3 brucebee, Nov 6, 2014
  4. bisco

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    why not?
     
    #4 bisco, Nov 6, 2014
  5. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats on your new wheels, all the best!(y)
     
    #5 bisco, Nov 6, 2014
  6. KennyGS

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    Congratulations! (y)

    ... there's an owners manual?
     
    #6 KennyGS, Nov 6, 2014
  7. dorunron

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    Slept in our Gen III. Stayed overnight Navarro County Rest Stop. Left in Ready Mode while sleeping. Nice and warm and able to get some shut eye. If I would have had a mattress in the back could have slept there too....

    See my post on Road Trip Over Mountains for more info

    Ron (dorunron)
     
    #7 dorunron, Nov 7, 2014
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