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#7 of 98 nuhlir by tidester HOST Oct 20, 2003 (8:54 pm)
Thanks for that very informative post!   tidester, host
#8 of 98 cruise control by mlmihlfried Oct 21, 2003 (7:46 am)
I just got my prius last night (whoohoo!) and while driving home, realized there's no cruise control. After looking in the brochure I noticed it's not offered as an option. Is there a reason for this? Is it because your fuel consumption is increased by trying to maintain a certain constant speed? Would I be able to add cruise as an after market option or would this be a bad idea? Also, the tint on the windows were not at all as dark as the pictures I've seen and I really like the dark tint. How about aftermarket tinting? Is there a certain tint technique or brand that is best? By the way, those are the only complaints and they're pretty minor....I LOVE the car!!
#10 of 98 cruise-control by john1701a Oct 21, 2003 (9:07 am)
> it's not offered as an option   That's because it's standard.   You likely didn't find it on the car itself since each automaker puts it in a different spot. The photos I've taken of a 2004 clearly show that it is installed in the same place as the classic model. Look behind the steering-wheel to the right, at about the 4:00 position. The stalk sticking out is the cruise.   JOHN
#11 of 98 cruise control revisited by eandlcubed Oct 21, 2003 (10:55 am)
maggie:  to expand on john's comment above, the cruise control stark shoud be labeled --on/off, acc/res, set/coast ect. congrat on the purchase! keep us posted on your experience. i cannot wait to actually see one in person and hopefully putting down the purchase.
#12 of 98 cruise control by mrvadeboncoeur Oct 21, 2003 (11:47 am)
depends - what model year of Prius did you buy?   on a US 2004 Prius, the cruise control is standard.   on a US 2001-2003 Prius, cruise control is an option.   if you have a 2001-2003 Prius, you can add cruise control to your vehicle. Toyota sells a retrofit kit that's about $250 that you could install yourself (what I did for my 2001 Prius), or you can buy the remote cruise control from http://www.coastaletech.com/cruise.htm
#13 of 98 DUH....... by mlmihlfried Oct 22, 2003 (4:57 am)
Thanks guys, I found it. I guess I was too in awe with my first experience looking at all the cool stuff that I couldn't see the basics!
#14 of 98 Rear window wiper needed? by sms75 Nov 03, 2003 (8:40 am)
My dealer has complained enough to get two of the demo Prius cars they have used for the dealer test drives. They are real basic versions - not even the rear window wiper. Feeling that a car in the hand now, so to speak, is better than one in two weeks, is there anyone who can offer an opinion or experience as to whether the rear wiper really is needed?
#15 of 98 Rear Wiper Question answered by abfisch Nov 03, 2003 (8:53 am)
sms75:   The answer lies within you individual driving needs and conditions. Here is how and it might be considered in the area of safety.   Any vehicle whose rear glass comes close to its tail end (Hatchbacks, vans, coupes with large glass windows, etc) will be exposed to the back wash of the vehicle when it kicks up spray. This is further apparent when you live in an area that it rains and is dirty, or it snows and they use alot of salt and sand. If you do, the back wiper and washer, will be a GOD sent when it is cold and you cannot see out of it.   If you live in an area that is dry, not dirty, not windy, or you watch your car often, it can be an option.   Same really goes for FOG/Inclement Lighting which many people use as running lights.   I hope this helps.   abfisch
#16 of 98 by steve_ HOST Nov 03, 2003 (8:56 am)
Check out the Toyota Prius discussion for general questions.   Steve, Host

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