Just Carista'd My LE

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by VelvetFoot, Nov 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM.

  1. VelvetFoot

    VelvetFoot Active Member

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    Only things I found useful:

    -Driver seat belt ding. Coming home, stopping to check mail, package bin, trash cans etc, and then having to buckle up to drive 300 feet or listen to that loud beep was very annoying.

    -Open windows on long remote open door button press. Seems a shame can't use remote to close as well-have to use mechanical key.

    15 bucks for one month.
    I hate the subscription model, but I did it.
    Quite easy peasy.
     
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    Just buckle it behind your back. It's up to you when you want to buckle yourself in.
    Cops don't even seem to notice if you are buckled up anymore.
     
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    And they smoke.
    Speaking of that, what do smokers do for an ash tray in the Gen5?
    Would there be a Toyota part number for the secret compartment (for cigars), or a cup holder accessory?
     
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    See how easy it is to cancel that subscription.:(:oops::whistle:
    It more dramatic when they either go through the windshield or get thrown from the car, just before it explodes or burst into flames.:(:po_O:rolleyes::sleep: It's really funny when diesel cars/trucks explode.:(:ROFLMAO::sick:
    Ooooh; forgot to add that they just stand right up and shake-it-off. Same if they get shot, they never bleed-out or get nerve damage.
     
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    Uh oh. You have some experience? :)
     
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    And cancer from the smoking, lol.
     
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    No; but I had nightmare experiences trying to cancel other subscriptions (ie. cable and internet). They usually don't make it easy and with AI call centers; that options usually isn't available and it's very difficult to get a live agent to help you - that's if they actually do what you asked them to do. I prefer to pay a one time annual licensing fee; don't re-up if I don't need or use the service anymore.

    Just my 2-cents....
     
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    A little like Sirius/XM only they'll offer you a deal to keep you.
    "Retail is for suckers."
     
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    Not hearing that beep going down the driveway this evening when I got out of the car and went back in was great. It give you several low key initial beeps and then stops while the icon flashes.
     
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    And even if they do the headrests are usually teeny or totally removed.
     
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    Those guys are oily, worse than cell phone providers. Come to think of it, so is our bank…
     
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    Just got a "50% off" offer on the annual plan from Carista, lol.
     
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