Just bought a 2010 w 26k

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Kronos316, Jul 23, 2013.

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  1. Kronos316

    Kronos316 Junior Member

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    Hello everyone,
    I just bought a new 2010 prius 3 and am wanting to know what the quirky issues are if any with this vehicle. I was reading some kind of issues with the intake?? Is it overall as reliable as gen 2?
    Thanks in advance,
    Matthew
     
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    Newbies.....

    What and where did you read about "intake" issues?

    We can't help if you don't give us more info.
     
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    It was on here, the link I was thumbing through it said I cant post yet being a newbie.
    googling this will bring it up t-sb-0012-10.102200/page-21
    Didnt get a chance to read it all yet. Gotta head out. I just sent the initial deposit on the car, bought it online :cautious:
     
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    I have a Prius 3. I have not had any issues with it.
     
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    First of all, congratulations! Finally, u already bought it so it's too late;), but don't worry the prius gen. 3 is known to be very reliable:) .
     
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    I really didn't notice any "common" issues when researching for mine.
     
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    Just watch for the oil change flap falling off - this was an issue with some of the early 2010s.
     
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    Thanks guys. I just drove it home today!!!
     
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    Thanks friendly, Ill check on that. Whats the consensus on the onboard navigation? IIt put me more than an hour out of my way today coming home. I mean a whole other direction. LOVIN the sound system!!
     
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    (y)(y) Gratzies. Just got my 2010 Prius II last week (17,800 mi on mine) and am LOVING it so far! You're going to enjoy the car!!
     
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    Congrats...May I ask how much you paid for yours? I'm looking at one here in KY w/27K miles, and not sure what to offer the dealer...

    Thanks.
     
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    Wow..You were able to talk them down 4K...That's awesome! Congrats.
     
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    Er...not really. I was listed at $15900, but has changed since. (???) All I talked them down was $500 off the bogus fees they were trying to charge me. I let it go at $150 since I just wanted to get out of there.

    /thread hijack. Sorry! :whistle:
     
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    I paid 17800 for my 2010 26k premium sound,navigation etc. I found this awesome place thats simply buys off lease cars from auction and resells them. He has several there.
     
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    Is it ok to use 5w30 oil in these? I have a ton of it..
     
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    I wouldn't, as it isn't designed for it.
     
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    Former Member 68813 Senior Member

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    It's OK to use it outside USA and not OK to use it in USA (CAFE country). Make your own conclusion.
     
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