Little stuff falling apart

The plastic loop has broken off my oil dip stick. I think I've used it....three times. Now I have to pull it out with pliers if I ever want to check my oil again.

 

Me too!

Small things like the glove compartment chipping off, dash warping, window rattles, and mud flaps that make noise at freeway speeds (even with sealant around them!)

 

Aren't these things all covered by your warranty? Just take it to your friendly dealer.

 

weird. mine's holding up great after just under 16 months.

i agree, this sounds like something that should be covered under warranty.

 

26 months/15,000 miles and no worries. Sure glad I didn't screw around mud flaps or other aftermarket stuff.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ScottY @ Jun 30 2006, 06:44 PM) [snapback]279447[/snapback]</div>

You mean that you are not independently wealthy and have nothing else to do with your time but to wait at a dealer for 8 hours for a 15 minute repair? B)

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(wstander @ Jul 4 2006, 07:22 AM) [snapback]280937[/snapback]</div>

Of course not! Scotty is from NY, we’re just po folk here on the east coast, not rich Californians.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(grasshopper @ Jul 4 2006, 05:08 AM) [snapback]280943[/snapback]</div>

You mean....I"M RICH?!?!?!? Oh no! I forgot to be a republican!!!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Jun 30 2006, 09:37 PM) [snapback]279444[/snapback]</div>

Aside from the dealer notices my 04 has been a joy to own..

 

i have only had the paint off the release button for upper glove box so far. (that was done by a renegrade camera tripod) actually had the dealer offer to setup a time to fix it. but didnt want to take the time to be honest with ya. not that big a deal to me. but the oil dipstick would be a major pain. i check my oil at least once a week (not sure why, have never burned a drop of oil. probably could go to once a month for now...) also had the center storage cover come loose as well. again, not that important to me. dealer wanted to replace the entire cover! thought that to be a waste. (i guess my conservationist attitude never stops thinking)

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ScottY @ Jun 30 2006, 03:50 PM) [snapback]279359[/snapback]</div>

My Prius is 27 months and 52,000 miles old.
I've had two recalls and the free Nav DVD replacement done (I'm not complaining about these, though).
There are a lot of scratches on the glove box, center console, and door trim (where the seat belt latch rests in the retracted position), despite my being careful not to scrape them.
The paint on the hood seems easily chipped.
The fabric on the center console lid is staring to come up.
I just had my driver-side visor replaced because it wouldn't flip back to the "up" position.
Yesterday I noticed the top half of my glove box is not fully opening ... looks like dash warpage.
I love my Prius, but like you said, these little things are annoying.
I just deal with them as they come up and enjoy my ride.

By the way, I'm past the basic warrany and into the extended warranty.
When I had SSC60C done, I told the service writer about the visor. He didn't think it would be covered under the extended warranty because it would be considered "trim". I argued that it's a safety issue (here I am, doing 65mph on the freeway, fighting to get the visor out of my way, yada yada), so on the ticket he added something about the light not working when the mirror cover is moved. In the end, they replaced it under warranty.
- Ed