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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by ZTrekus, Jul 6, 2009.

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  1. nola_Prius

    nola_Prius New Member

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    Wish my 2010 was coming with turn signal side mirrors :(
     
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    I don't think this is legal
    EDIT: I just checked the Prius website & can confirm you do not get a spare tyre of any sort.
    I am certain this makes the vehicle unroadworthy in Victoria, unless there were recent law changes??

    FURTHER EDIT: Victorian law states that it is not mandatory for cars to have a spare tyre
     
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    I was planning on using E10!!
    Gonna ring Toyota
     
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    Couldn't agree with you more. Perhaps they're telling us that we'll have to pay for the profits they should have made but couldn't because they've lowered the prices in the US and Japan. :mad:
     
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  5. ozboy

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    I believe to some extent in the economics of a free market.
    Therefore, don't pay full retail & screw the dealers to get $5K to $8K off.
    Also, over time, if the pricing is too high the market will tell them & they will have to drop the prices
     
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  7. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    It doesn't require premium unleaded....
     
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    Did you get your Prius? Are you satisfied with its performance?
     
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    me? not yet but I'm ok with the 2005's performance and on the various test drives that I've done on the 2010, it seems fairly impressive.
     
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  12. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I wrote to Todd Connolly from Toyota Marketing for an explanation. I suspect it will be perfectly fine on 91 RON and it's a typo.
     
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    Think again, lift the Fuel Flap and it's there in black and white.
    Also to note, the UK pricing is tipped not to change from present prices.
     
    #34 wintechsw, Jul 21, 2009
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    I called Toyota & they confirmed that the current model & previous model can use E10
     
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    95 eh? Yeah that's odd. Ours had a typo too (it said 88 instead of 87). Our 87 (regular unleaded) would be your 91 RON I believe.
     
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I'm waiting for a reply from Todd, he is asking the product guys.
     
    #37 patsparks, Jul 21, 2009
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    The answer from Todd is
     
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    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Yep, I think you are right. There are 2 different rating systems that give different numbers. RON is Research Octane Number.
     
    #39 patsparks, Jul 27, 2009
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