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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by BarbB, Jan 31, 2008.

  1. BarbB

    BarbB New Member

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    Hi everyone. Got mine in Chicago on December 26. Merry Christmas to me! Found this site while googling for seat covers to protect the shiny new baby from my slobbering, shedding, stinkin' chocolate lab. She trashed the old Subaru inside and out, and am hoping to avoid that this time around. P.S. Are any of you northerners having trouble with the windows freezing shut? I park in a garage overnight, but during the day at work, the car is outside. Twice now, the windows have frozen shut. This seems to occur when the temp starts out above freezing, and then drops during rain or snow to below freezing. All of the windows freeze in the up position. They don't unfreeze until I've been in the car long enough for it to get good and hot inside. Thoughts or advice? -- Barb
     
    #1 BarbB, Jan 31, 2008
  2. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Hi Barb. Welcome to Priuschat!
    First things first, as long as you're Googling, Google "Prius" and "Chicago" and one of the very first hits will be the Chicago Prius Group. You can also click the link in my signature.

    I can't say that I've ever had my windows freeze shut. Or at least I can't say that I worry too much about rolling down my windows when it's below freezing.
     
    #2 TonyPSchaefer, Jan 31, 2008
  3. Clubford00

    Clubford00 New Member

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    Cant say ive had any trouble with mine either. But welcome to the Chicago group !:D
     
    #3 Clubford00, Feb 1, 2008
  4. AussieOwner

    AussieOwner Active Member

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    And just to prove that Chicagoland is not the only area to welcome you to PC, I will just add my welcome (from Australia).

    Cannot comment on the freezing windows - we just don't get that sort of weather here, but it already has me shivering in anticipation for about 10 days time when I will be in Chicago.
     
    #4 AussieOwner, Feb 1, 2008
  5. Neicy

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    My windows freeze when they get wet and then the temp drops overnight. This has happened with all my cars so I am used to it. I have rain deflectors on the front ones so I usually leave them cracked open overnight. Keeps moisture from building up inside the car. Just don't force the windows. They'll eventually thaw out.

    Welcome to PC and congrats on your new Prius. You are lucky to have an active group near you. Take full advantage of their knowledge and experience. (Hi Tony & Wayne)
     
    #5 Neicy, Feb 1, 2008
  6. judymcfarland

    judymcfarland Queen of Moral Indignation

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    Don't know what's happening with the Chicago group, but the Milwaukee Hybrid Group's next meeting is Saturday 2/16. Check out their website & come on up if the distance is reasonable. We'd love to meet your new baby.
     
    #6 judymcfarland, Feb 1, 2008
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