New (to me) 2012 Prius

Hello!

I just took possession of a new (to me) 2012 Prius.

The main features I was looking for was white, 12+, <60k, trim level 3+.

I found a nice white, '12, 50k, trim 3 (w solar roof), and was able to get it for $15k OTD. Glad everything came together!

This forum has been quite helpful so far, and looking forward to learning more about the car in the future, and doing a few mods (goal is to have everything done by the end of the month).

Thank you!

 

Thank you! First non-Honda I've owned, but Toyota should have a similar low cost of ownership and reliability-factor.

 

Lol....so I hadn't been able to connect phone to Prius radio via Bluetooth.

When I looked at the Entune version number, it was 1.8.4...we are now on 5.1.0 ? haha

Tried to update...no luck! And now radio keeps saying it is in update mode/doesn't act as normal.

I can't get out of update mode, which is quite annoying.

New radio should be here this weekend, and the update issues were my fault, but still annoying!


On another note: so I'm pretty confident from reading various threads that aftermarket 6x9s will fit in the front door with the appropriate adapters, but it looks like 6.5s/6 3/4s are needed for the rear? I haven't seen anything that clearly lists what speakers are in/can fit each trim model (I have a non-JBL with navigation, based on pictures of all JBL models having JBL on the radio face).

 

The car itself is nice, albeit a lot more floaty than I am used to (modded/turbo s2000's and auto-x modded civics were prior daily drivers).

Ride is definitely cushy, and better mileage, obviously. First non-manual car I've had in 10+ years.

Glad to see a local! I live right near downtown, and wanted an automatic/better mileage car in anticipation of office relocation; the Prius definitely fits the bill!

 

Ah, yea, I haven't checked tire pressure yet. Thanks for the reminder!

Thank you!

 

Thank you!

first fill up = 53.6 MPG

The majority of the exterior lights have been replaced by LEDs, TapTurn relay/steering wheel/tint/Husky mats all installed. (Walkthroughs on here are pretty well written!)

Waiting for more packages to arrive and to have time to install the rest of what I've received so far.

 

I just went with the Pioneer NEX4100; plan to use AndroidAuto.

Thought about the Pure Android thing, but figured it would be easier (for my situation) to basically have Google Maps/Pandora 'mirrored' on the Pioneer.

Glad to hear about the 6.5s in the rear. I ordered 6.5s for that location, and 6x9s for the fronts. I don't want to add a sub or amp, so I believe this setup will satisfy me.

Next obstacle to overcome: locating my sound deadening material.

 

nice, thank you!

Yea, I checked that website (though it was years ago, I believe).

Everything can always be improved, right? lol

Let me know what you think of the Android head unit, if you end up going with one.

 

Ah, that's cheaper than the ones I saw. May go with Android next time

Thanks, Mendel; regular tires were at 34.5, will check spare and air up tires a bit.