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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Emtedee, Dec 12, 2016.

  1. Emtedee

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    As the original post said "I don't understand why rolling the windows down apparently doesn't wipe it off, every car I've ever had before this did that." That again must be a design fault. Why oh why stop the side windows getting cleared when you roll them down and back up again. Why should I have to walk round the car in the pouring rain to clear the rain from the side windows, another bloody good reason why I loathe this car and wish I had never heard of it
     
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    eliteconcept 700 mile club, top tank mpg 69.5

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    you signed up for this forum specifically to complain about the windows? Come on...
    What are your other complaints
     
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    Put some RainX on them and the problems solved.
     
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    i make my wife do it.
     
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    You have to clear the rain off of the windows? Snow maybe, but rain? Really? Does it stick more down in Oz?
     
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    Two words - hydrophobic coating. Easy fix - sell it and leave this forum.

    Simon
     
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    eliteconcept 700 mile club, top tank mpg 69.5

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    whats with the posts recently from these new "owners" with silly complaints and claims.
     
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    Yep, seems like they want a new and economical car that uses innovative concepts to behave exactly like their old crapbox.

    Simon
     
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    actually, the question should be, 'why shouldn't i'?
     
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    The 3 latest new vehicles I have purchased....2 honda Fits...1 Prius..all shared this characteristic.
    While it can seem inconvenient that you can't simply roll your window down to remove water like a automatic squeegee, I actually think it's "intelligent design".

    Because the rest of the year or when it is dry, having a tight fitting window gasket only serves to rub dust against the window, which I think can end up scratching it.

    I think I can either wait for the wind from driving to blow the rain away from my side windows....or I can take a second or two to wipe my windows and side mirror before I take off.

    I'm not convinced having the "squeegee" level window gasket IS actually the best.

    Plus...I live in the Pacific Northwest...rain..rain and water falling from rain....

    And at about 20 mph...any raindrops on my side window...are not an issue.
    Gravity and the wind...takes care of that....
     
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    Have you considered selling it?
     
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    My experience with rain is that, without Rain-X or equivalent, it would immediately recoat the window.
     
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    I suggest selling the Prius and buying a life!

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    Had cars where I had to replace the side window rubber squeegee things after they had crumbled due to aging. I noted increased water and "junk" infiltration (seeds,leaves, dirt) when those squeegees were absent, which resulted in clogged drain holes in the bottom of the door and then increased rusting due to water accumulation in the lower door. It was a mess to clean up, so I would favor the tight-fitting squeegees if given that option. Has anyone tried to retrofit better squeegee things in a Gen 3?
     
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    Why? when the windows are closed there is no gap for crud to get into the door cavity. Also, on my Prius the drain holes are huge - just crack the window and gently hose out all of the accumulated crap with a slow stream of water.

    Also, isn't cleaning out the drain holes once per decade or so something that should be done? I look at them when I open the door - they are so obvious.

    The car's design is correct, just not what you are used to from the dark ages.

    Simon
     
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    All the replies are killing me. (I have a sense of humor) I hope the original poster sees the humor and is surviving this!