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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by momfortheenvironment, Mar 28, 2006.

  1. momfortheenvironment

    momfortheenvironment New Member

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    drive. Does the visor by anh chance hava mirror init>
     
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  2. bsd43

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    Yes.

    I jumped from a VW Passat too... Make the switch!
     
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  3. V8Cobrakid

    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    I'm finding out, again, that the prius has what most cars have, and more. Currently i'm renting a Nissan Murano. it sucks. It runs with a v6 and a cvt. It has a sports mode that doesn't change anything. It's still 10 seconds from 0-60.... same as my prius... but reving and then going has an actual effect with my prius. the prius gets better gas mileage. it tracks more useful info on the screen too. oh yeah.. it cost less and the prius is more comfortable.

    my opinion to everyone... get the prius. unless you value 4x4.. then get the lexus ;)
     
    #3 V8Cobrakid, Mar 28, 2006
  4. clintd555

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bsd43 @ Mar 28 2006, 10:11 PM) [snapback]231723[/snapback]</div>

    How does the interior space of the Prius compare to that of the VW Passat?
     
    #4 clintd555, Mar 29, 2006
  5. Charles Suitt

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    :D Our 2004 Prius has mirrors on both visors with slide covers and ceiling mounted lights with control switches. The lights come on when the visor is down and the sliding cover opened. The sliding covers assure that the lights will extinguish when the slide is closed so as to not tax the quite small 12v battery (not the 201 volt traction main battery).
     
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  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Yeah. So you can leave the vanity light in the ON position and it'll shut off when the sliding mirror cover is closed or you move the visor out of position (e.g. to the side). Otherwise, if you rarely use it, you can leave the switch at OFF.

    It has mirrors on both side.
     
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  7. momfortheenvironment

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    bsd43, how do you like it I'm pretty sure I'm going for it. What year was your Passat?
     
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    Switching from a '96 VW Jetta GLX to an '06 Prius Pkd #8 and looking forward to delivery in about two weeks. Looked at the new Jetta/Passat and didn't like 'em.
     
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  9. clintd555

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    What didn't you like about the new Jetta and Passat? I actually like them a lot. But I've owned a VW for the past 6 years. I know their high maintenance cost and frequent and expensive trips to the dealer. I'll never buy another VW.

    Top of my list is a Prius, and 2nd choice WAS a Hybrid Civic, but now the new Camry's catching my eye.
     
    #9 clintd555, Mar 29, 2006
  10. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    Mirrors on both sides - each with three ways to switch the included light!
     
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  11. momfortheenvironment

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    as stated the passat is expensive to maintain, disappointed with mileage, actually the biggest car I ever had and I'm short. Also thinking I should sell or trade it in while it still has value. Trunk was huge which was a plus when my son was a baby and required more stuff but now that he's 5 I need way less stuff.
     
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  12. dixiepeep

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    Yesterday I rode in a friends camry and I swear the Prius back seat has more room. The more room I have the more stuff I junk up my vehicle with. I had a minivan. I love the smallness of the Prius. I am short so it is plenty of room for me in the front. The kids (3) are good in the back. I noticed that every time the kids are in the car they fall asleep (great for Me)
     
    #12 dixiepeep, Apr 24, 2008
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    ...............................Prius ..................Passat ........................Hybrid Camry
    Head room ...........39.1/37.3................ 38.4 in / 37.8 in ..........38.8/37.8 (37.9/37.4) *
    Shoulder room ......55.0/52.9.................55.7 in / 54.6 in ..........57.8/56.7
    Hip room ..............51.0/51.6................. (not listed) ................54.6/53.9
    Leg room ..............41.9/38.6 ................41.4 in / 37.7 in ..........41.6/38.3
    Cargo Volume ......14.4 ft3 ...................14.2 ft3 .......................10.6 ft3
    Passenger vol .......96.3 ft3 ...................96.2 ft3 .....................101.4 ft3
    MPG: ...................48/45/46..................... ** ...........................33/34

    * With moonroof

    ** ...............................Turbo..... VR6 VR6..... 4Motion
    City mpg (man/auto) .......21/19..... 21/17......... 21/16
    Highway mpg (man/auto) .29/28 .....29/26......... 29/24


    As you can see, they are all relatively the same size, all having some measurement larger than both the others. The Prius has a bit more leg room than the others. The Camry has a bit more width but 30% less cargo space. I'm still not sure why the newer Prius has less listed cargo space that the older (2004/2005 - 16 ft3) as I don't think there is any actual difference.

    The Prius, however, whips the other 2 by 50% to 100% on mileage
     
    #13 bruceha_2000, Apr 24, 2008
  14. dixiepeep

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    WOW, that is so cool that you got the stats:cool:cool
     
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  15. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    To be honest, the 16 cu. ft seemed a bit overrated. Our 02 Camry had 16 cu. ft and it was BIG. Looking at the Prius, it definitely can't hold the same amount of stuff as the Camry (because of the slanted roof and even with the shallow subfloor)
     
    #15 Tideland Prius, Apr 25, 2008
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