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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ekc, Oct 12, 2004.

  1. ekc

    ekc New Member

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    Have you folks had much experience on snow and ice with your Prius? Is there anything special to be aware of. I remember how good the old VW bugs were on winter roads. I should get my Prius soon and I don't know whether my Prius or Windstar would be better on bad roads. I haven't really driven the Windstar on bad roads either, just the car [Prism] the Prius is replacing. Thank you..
     
    #1 ekc, Oct 12, 2004
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    8) You will have no problem with your Prius in the snow or on the ice. Remember it comes with traction control. When I got out of the military and went back home to Alaska, I bought a 74 Super Beetle. Never did I have problems in the snow with it either.

    Ben
     
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  3. bruceha_2000

    bruceha_2000 Senior Member

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    I think it is a very safe bet that the Prius will handle better in snow than the Windstar. But you and I will find out how good the Prius is at the same time :) People I know that got one last Nov said it was great on snow.
     
    #3 bruceha_2000, Oct 12, 2004
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    You should do a forum search for traction control. I think you will be surprised at the some of our experiences with traction control on dirt and snow...
     
    #4 TCD, Oct 13, 2004
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    I did the forum search using the 'search' down on the left hand side putting in 'traction' and 'traction control', and I get all kinds of things, but not traction control in the list. I'm blowing it somehow...
     
    #5 ekc, Oct 13, 2004
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    Hi EKC,

    Search the main forum for (Sorry, I couldn't get this to post as a link):

    PriusChat.com Forum Index » Toyota Prius Forums » Prius Main Forum » Problem backing up a hill

    You will find that a number of us have found that we do not have traction control but rather wheel slip shutdown...
     
    #6 TCD, Oct 14, 2004
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