Need snarky response to a anti-Prius Facebook post I got today

The issue was with HID headlights (on the package 5 and 6's) of the Gen II Prius.

The current Gen III prius (2010 and 2011) don't have HID's. They only have halogen's (Packages 2 - 4) and LED's (package 5). Toyota went away from HID's because they were too problematic.

My brother and I were discussing this last night. He drives a Mazda Protoge, and guess what....the one's with HID's eat up their headlights to the tune of 1 per year (or expect to replace both every 2 years).

Not just a Toyota problem.

Use the bolded part. It isn't very snarky, but if you want to spice it up, like

Hey you dolt! <insert bold text here>. Do your homework next time before you open your pie hole.

 

Or how about

The issue was with HID headlights (on the package 5 and 6's) of the Gen II Prius.

The current Gen III prius (2010 and 2011) don't have HID's. They only have halogen's (Packages 2 - 4) and LED's (package 5). Toyota went away from HID's because they were too problematic.

Don't make me have an incident of "unintended acceleration" next time I see you crossing the street.

 

There wasn't much of an issue with earlier 2G HID headlights. For example my 2004 has 125K+ miles and the HID bulbs are original and still working fine.

 

Well the jerkstore called...they're running out of you!

 

How about "headlights? They will burn out about the same time you will need a complete brake overhaul" or " thank you - But, I wish you would check your facts before giving advise" or "I'M saving $100 a month on gas - I won't sweat the small stuff".

 

Yep, it was on HIDs on 06-09 Priuses. Toyota Prius HID Headlight Class Action Settlement - Consumer Class Action Attorneys - Girard Gibbs LLP is the class action lawsuit. I had to replace one HID on my 06 a bit past the 5 years/50K mile warranty extension that the settlement granted.

HIDs no longer became available standard or as an option starting with the 2010 model year. One can only speculate as to why Toyota ditched them but the choices became halogen or LED based.

FWIW, in Japan, some drivers turn off their headlights when stopped at traffic lights, apparently, out of politeness to the drivers on the other side of the road. That cycling is esp. bad for HIDs... so maybe Toyota wanted to go w/only 2 headlight systems (vs. 3) and do away a type that doesn't like cycling.

Yep, re: Patrick's response. The 04-05 Priuses w/different bulbs and ballast than 06-09 models seemed to last longer. See http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-ii-...ius-owners-w-hids-how-long-did-they-last.html.

 

Thy this:



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plus this:

Your problem is obvious.
Headlights, yours or mine, are not the answer.

 

Post the link of Caroline pulling out a HID bulb in 1 minute -- then say, They changed the design back to a regular bulb, so it is easy. But on the older ones, I bet you can't do it as fast as SHE does with your big meathook hands!

 

Why not just ignore him?
It's pretty obvious that you're not going to convert him on the subject, and the Prius community is already somewhat well known for being kinda thin-skinned about the car.
They have a saying in the US Naval Academy. Probably elsewhere as well:
"Never wrestle with a pig. You both get dirty, and the pig likes it."

Leave the snarky remarks for the folks in the shallow end of the gene pool.

 

Or you could thank him - if the worst thing that he could say about the Prius was the headlights on a few of the older models had problems (that have since been addressed) then he must think it is a pretty great car.

 

His comment wasn't all that bad. In fact, it stems from truth. It's about headlights, pretty tame. He is just misinformed about which model years suffered from the problem.

 

"if I intended to let a bottom dwelling mechanic gouge me for simple bulb replacement your post might be appropriate."

 

"Obviously, from your limited knowledge of the model years/type of headlights effected, I shouldn't elect to use you for the repairs. Stick to baling wire and duct tape repairs on Chevy pickups."

 

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FWIW, in Japan, some drivers turn off their headlights when stopped at traffic lights, apparently, out of politeness to the drivers on the other side of the road. That cycling is esp. bad for HIDs... so maybe Toyota wanted to go w/only 2 headlight systems (vs. 3) and do away a type that doesn't like cycling.

Oh, if only we could get people here to be so kind.....especially those with SUV's or Pickup trucks. Not even mentioning fog lights.....why do we need them on all the time, in the city, with city street lights.

 

I only heard of the Japanese headlight cycling because my 02 Maxima w/standard HIDs had a warning in the manual to not turn them on/off unnecessarily, such as at traffic lights. I later either looked around and asked around about this, which is when I heard about the habit.

On my trip to Japan that followed the above discovery, sure enough, I'd see many drivers in Tokyo do just that. Weird.

 

Haters have been known to convert once a member of their fam brings one of these beauties home. GL

 

Good luck - but it is a bit sad that you feel the need for luck when visiting your brother.

 

When people have a response to the "payback period" for their upgrades from the stock vehicle, such as

Bigger Engine
Larger tires
Leather interior
Upgraded Stereo
Moon Roof

Then and only then should you have to explain anything about a "payback period" for your Prius.

Give 'em the same answer they give you.....because it was my money and I got what I wanted.