Toyota Prius Basic Care & Maintenance

Special Service Campaign 40D fixes a programming error on about 23,000 Priuses built between August 2003 and February 2004 that can cause the On Board Diagnostics to not report the causes of certain failures. It only becomes a problem during service after the car suffers one of these failures. Owners of affected VINs will get a letter from Toyota asking them to visit any dealer for the required free upgrade. Toyota has not made public a list of VINs, but one can call their customer service center with a VIN to confirm whether it is affected.

#3 of 323 In need of info on ext Platinum warranty costs & env protection costs by luvbeingreen

Jun 02, 2004 (6:26 pm)

Hi! I am a soon to be proud owner of a 2004 Prius.
I am in need of finding out what the base cost of a Platinum warranty for the Prius actually costs the dealer. I am already paying sticker price and really would prefer a reasonable deal on some part of this vehicle purchase. The dealer has been pretty good (read as, not selling the vehicle over the sticker's invoice), but I got a quote of $2552 (most likely this is a before tax price) for the combo 'deal' of the Platinum warranty and the environmental protection plan(also known as undercoating, scotch-guarding and paint protection). Supposedly it was a "really" discounted price, not sure if that will be the same if I finance with my primary financial institution rather than theirs.

Please, if anyone has any info on this subject, I kind of need to know asap (as I need to call the dealer and finalize the financing and registration tomorrow (Th) morning.)

Thanks so much for your assistance on this topic!

TIA-

luvbeingreen

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jdvaladez (Jun 05, 2004 5:10 pm)

#4 of 323 Platinum warranty cost by jdvaladez

Jun 05, 2004 (5:10 pm)

Replying to: luvbeingreen (Jun 02, 2004 6:26 pm)

I just purchased an '04 Prius with the AM package. In closing the purchase the finace person sold me a Platinum repair contract for $1,200. This was described as under his "dealer cost" of $1,475. I suspect that your dealer is attempting to double pad your purchase price on top of a "paint protection" that is also a phantom item. Cars are undercoated and sealed at the factory and scotch-guarding is unnecessary. They are selling you something that the car already has.

#5 of 323 Platinum Warranty by talleyid

Jun 10, 2004 (10:52 am)

If you search the other discussions and check the Yahoo groups there was a dealer offering it for aprx. $980. You can purchase from any dealer. Several people purchased from him and reported no problems with the transaction. Now that I think of it the post may have been on priuschat.com or priusonline.com.

If you want to email me directly I'll look for the info. I printed it out but it's at home.

#6 of 323 warranty by raguero

Jun 11, 2004 (10:42 am)

When we picked up our 2004 back in Dec. the dealer Santa Monica Toyota in CA) sold us the Platinum package for $750. We just wouldn't go any higher. We paid cash for the car though. That might have had something to do with they're coming down on the price. It started out at $1200. Haggle. It won't hurt to ask.

#7 of 323 epoc.cabir by rfruth

Jun 16, 2004 (2:58 pm)

Antivirus software/firmware included (or needed) ? Not that i'm paranoid about viruses/worms/trogan horses but does the proprietary nature of the Prius (or any hybrid) make it immune ? - snip - Nokia cell phone contracts virus - One of the first viruses to strike a cell phone was reported this week by Kaspersky Labs in Moscow and closer to home by Symantec. The virus struck a Nokia Series 60 phone that uses Symbian OS. Dubbed EPOC.cabir, the virus transmits its code via a Symbian OS distribution file disguised as a security manager utility. It spreads itself through Bluetooth devices and when it finds one it will ask you do you want to install. You have to say yes to get it on your system. http://www.infoworld.com/article/04/06/16/HNcellvirus_1.html

#8 of 323 washing prius 2004 by linda1

Jun 22, 2004 (9:41 pm)

Hi, My car wash in w. Los Angeles says it can't put the P.2004 on it's track or "major damage" is done to the car. I really don't want to pay for true hand wash or wash it myself. Any suggestions? Toyota says to basically turn the power off and on afew times; turn t he parking brake on and off, and put the car in neutral. I could follow there instructions but I doubt any car wash guy would. Linda

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gagrice (Jun 22, 2004 10:47 pm)
oldboy (Jun 23, 2004 5:04 am)
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juliaj (Jun 23, 2004 1:09 pm)

#9 of 323 Re: washing prius 2004 [linda1 #8] by gagrice

Jun 22, 2004 (10:47 pm)

Replying to: linda1 (Jun 22, 2004 9:41 pm)

I guess you will have to wash it in the driveway. be careful not to get electrocuted when you start to scrub it down... Just kidding. It is small enough it should not take you long. I find it is the best way to find all the little scratches and dents. You saved a few more dollars for gas by doing it yourself.

#10 of 323 Re: washing prius 2004 [linda1 #8] by oldboy

Jun 23, 2004 (5:04 am)

Replying to: linda1 (Jun 22, 2004 9:41 pm)

Besides washing the Prius yourself, you could use a drive-thru car wash. That way you could be sure to follow Toyota's instructions about turning the power off and on, etc. since you would be doing it yourself. It should make for an interesting ride going through the car wash, wondering if the power is indeed turned off, or if there is any danger of electrocution! (Sorry, I just couldn't resist that. No real danger, but it would make for an interesting rumor!)

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