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A/C Temp

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by spressomon, Dec 20, 2008.

  1. spressomon

    spressomon Junior Member

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    I think I want a Prius (if Camry Hybrid came in a wagon it would be an easier decision for me :mad:). However, while shopping and test driving for my wife's vehicle about 18-months ago we drove a Prius and the A/C seemed not near as cold and as effective as the Camry Hybrid we drove at the same time (she ended up buying a new RAV4 at that time). I'm in Reno and I can't test the A/C effectiveness in the middle of winter ;).

    For you AZ & NV Prius owners: Do you find the Prius A/C is real effective at quickly and completely keeping the cabin plenty cool on a 90-100 degree day?

    Thanks in advance!

    Dan
     
    #1 spressomon, Dec 20, 2008
  2. canesfan

    canesfan Culture shocked...

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    Hello! I'm in Oregon, but we do get temps 90-100+ in the summer. I have found my a/c to be totally adequate. In my former car I would set the auto a/c at 72 for my comfort. I found that in the Prius I have to set it at 75 if I don't want to freeze. No complaints from backseat passengers either.
     
    #2 canesfan, Dec 20, 2008
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    :spy:I have lived in Nebraska and now in El Paso and had no issues with the A/C.
     
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    I also find the AC in my Prius adequate in our 30-35C summer we're in now. On a hot day it can chow the battery down very quickly though.

    A friend of mine has a 1994 BMW 540i E34 and its' AC can make your teeth chatter on a hot summers day.
     
    #4 bredekamp, Dec 20, 2008
  5. spressomon

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    Born and raised in Omaha. Moved to Reno in '96. I certainly don't miss the hot humid summers nor the frigid icy winters; nor the bugs. But there are some great folks there that I do miss ;).

    Thanks for your replies!
     
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  6. pewd

    pewd Clarinet Dude

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    i'm in dallas. it can be a mite bit warmish here in august.
    the prius deals with the heat just fine. 90-100? thats cool for summer, no? ;)
     
    #6 pewd, Dec 20, 2008
  7. xsmatt81

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    yeah the A/C is really good in the prius. Not sure why you had a poor experience with it. Generally setting the temp to 75-78 on auto here in vegas temps it works fine..after 10 minutes of course. And it's hotter here

    in 90-100 degree weather it won't be a problem at all
     
    #7 xsmatt81, Dec 20, 2008
  8. Vic Doucette

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    Detroit doesn't usually have quite the heat problem you're asking about, but I've had no issues with my vehicle.
    I did, hpwever, tint all the windows from behind the back seat to the rear of the car, so that surely helps me some. I also have a strip of tint across the top of the winshield, but nothing at all on the front door windows.
     
    #8 Vic Doucette, Dec 20, 2008
  9. redrockprius

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    I've gone through two summers here in the southwestern corner of Utah and my Prius' AC has kept me comfortably cool.
     
    #9 redrockprius, Dec 20, 2008
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    Works just dandy here in AZ. As a matter of fact, it pulls the car down to temp and I hear the fan speed dropping about 4 miles down the road.
     
    #10 EZW1, Dec 20, 2008
  11. David Beale

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    This is a dream topic, as we sit at -30C, TRYING to warm up the car. ;)

    As a friend said, the Prius uses a gas heater. :)
     
    #11 David Beale, Dec 21, 2008
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    In SoCal last summer, we had a pretty hot streak. We were about 110 for about 2 weeks. Car did just fine.
     
    #12 Rxmxsh, Dec 21, 2008
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    well here in AZ the car does great. here its over 110F for a few month in the summer and it cools down the car in about 5 to 10 min and thats quick considering its close to 200 mark inside the car after sitting in the sun all day.
     
    #13 chich2000, Dec 21, 2008
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    It will do fine, but a suggestion, with ANY vehicle...use some sort of a sunshade on the windshield when parked in the sun.
     
    #14 lenjack, Dec 21, 2008
  15. spressomon

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    Ok...thanks to all for your input! I put trust into your testimonials and went out and bought an '09 Prius today with #4 package. It was a nice drive home from the dealer!
     
    #15 spressomon, Dec 24, 2008
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