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Something you wish your Prius had

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Delta Flyer II, Aug 23, 2013.

  1. jdcollins5

    jdcollins5 Senior Member

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    I would like to see the HV battery fan run for a short period of time after the car is stopped to keep the battery temps from rising.
     
  2. rfruth

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    BLIS is great, should be mandated on all !

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  3. Delta Flyer II

    Delta Flyer II Active Member

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    Oh I miss those from my BMW.... Yes, +1 on this one....
     
  4. DadofHedgehog

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    LED daytime running lights on Prius C
     
  6. Whirldy

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    One can never have enough torque :D
     
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    mmmodem Senior Taste Tester

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    I would like a portable spare tire kit for the PiP. There's no room under the trunk due to the battery but an official spare tire from Toyota with tie downs for an additional cost in a nicely sealed package would be preferable the included goop that costs extra to clean off your rims and tires and ruins the TPMS sensor.

    Also a cup holder that accepts handles would be nice.
     
  8. Hoosiermama

    Hoosiermama Junior Member

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    Longer sun visors...that's about all I can think of. I love this car!
     
  9. harold

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    More insulating from road noise.
     
  10. Robert Holt

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    Agree. Having a "miles to empty" estimate that is understated by a LOT is frustrating. We refueled just after the indicated "0 miles to go" point and apparently still had about 1.5 gallons in the tank. Better than having an over-estimate and then running out of gas, but still aggravating.
     
  11. stephensprius

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    1. A bit more power going up hills.
    2. Sunroof in model two
    3. More ev power and capabilities
    4. A bit more leg room in rear and front
    5. Vent in rear seat

    that's it. I am really happy with the car. so is my wife! we own two!
     
  12. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    1. Put it in power mode going up hills. You won't be disappointed.
    2. Sounds like the next model may have a few more a la carte options.
    3. If they did that (given the current setup) your fuel economy would likely go down.
    4. Unless you want a bigger/longer car, I think they've maxed out the Prius for leg room. I'm 6'3" and I think there is plenty.
    5. Good call, or at least an option for this.
     
  13. mhagadorn

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    Wish they had reclining rear seats. Kids can't sleep well back there.
     
  14. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Never seen a car with reclining rear seats.
     
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    Doesn't the Prius V have this?
     
  16. Gouda Cheez

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    I wish the Prius 2 had a factory HID option. Other than that, I am pretty content.
     
  17. Hoosiermama

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    I thought of one other thing. I wish the nav/radio was tilted differently. Sometimes it's unreadable in sunlight. I also wish you weren't locked out of the nav unit while the car is in motion. I know I can use Entune, but if I'm driving and DH is navigating and doesn't have Entune on his phone, that doesn't help.

    Nexus 7 ? 4
     
  18. nekoashide

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    They only failed me at rear A/C vents, and Cup holders. The kids are fine but fit a friend in that center seat and kiss the cup holders good bye.
     
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    A beautiful, non-English-speaking woman about 30 years my junior. Someone that would make sure my .....windows are very shiney.
     
  20. lumpy95

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    The same amount of storage space that was in the Gen 2. IE, the door panel now is a bottle holder, the center console is 1/2 of the Gen 2, the bottom drawer of center console is gone, the large glovebox is smaller, the sunglasses holder won't hold sunglasses anymore, etc.
     
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