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#625 of 674 Re: 2011 Prius IV 2000 mile report [bobw3] by lowflyer1

Jan 11, 2012 (7:22 pm)

Replying to: bobw3 (Jan 11, 2012 10:33 am)
That's food for thought in this electronic age (I'm showing mine with that comment.)
 
I think "old school" from the time when odometers and speedometers were mechanically connected so that an error in one would definitely mean an error in the other. I had not even considered that they might be separate electronic components. But I must admit that I was puzzled by the disparaties between electronically calculated vs. old fashioned "miles driven/gallons added=mpg" methods I've experienced with the Prius. I just figured to stay at it till it all made sense (maybe with enough calculations.)

#626 of 674 clarification . . . by maximus43

Jan 12, 2012 (2:14 pm)

Sorry if I implied that the Prius and Yaris are comparable for anything beyond a basic desire to achieve good mpg . . . the two vehicles offer very different driving experiences and capabilties. That's why I stated "the argument for the Prius over the Yaris has more to do with the overall comfort of the driving/ride experience rather than the comparative operating costs" . . .but I obviously didnt make my point very clear in my rambling discourse
 
I do wish the Prius had as much soft plastics in the cabin as the Camry does, but other than that, you are right-- the cockpit experience is much more comparable to a Camry than a Yaris.

#627 of 674 New 2011 Prius lll by subjective

Jan 13, 2012 (5:59 pm)

I have found at night on a dark highway our low beam headlights are not bright enough. They shine in a narrow band more like fog lights than low beams. I took it to the service dept. today and complained about the right low beam was not as bright as the left. The tech reported that the right projector housing was distorted from overheating. They ordered a new projector housing to be installed tomorrow. I would think a high tech car like the Prius should have better lights in the full line, not just in the top of the line. This is a new car! I expect more for quality and safety sake.

#628 of 674 Re: UNINTENDED ENGINE SHUTDOWN [subjective] by nv2011

Jan 23, 2012 (5:19 pm)

Replying to: subjective (Nov 28, 2011 11:38 am)
This happened to me too, but Toyota disregarded my report and informed me that I must have done something to cause the shut down. I am afraid to drive this car! Where can I find information about this "engine shut down feature"?

#629 of 674 This car has been a nightmare! by nv2011

Jan 23, 2012 (5:36 pm)

A few weeks after we purchased the 2011 Prius the car’s engine stopped running while I was on the highway with no warning. Toyota disregarded my complaint and told me they could not replicate the problem. Next, the car made a metallic banging noise when I started the engine. The motor mount was replaced and Toyota says they are aware of the problem and cannot guarantee this will permanently fix the issue. Now, our energy saving sun roof’s seal suddenly disintegrated for no apparent reason. Toyota is trying to figure out if they will repair the seal or if we will have to repair the seal. I am frustrated and will never buy another Toyota again! This comes from a person who comes from a three generation Camry family. The Prius has multiple defects that Toyota needs to address before I will ever purchase another vehicle from them.

#630 of 674 Re: This car has been a nightmare! [nv2011] by lowflyer1

Jan 23, 2012 (6:13 pm)

Replying to: nv2011 (Jan 23, 2012 5:36 pm)
Mine hasn't been a nightmare and the engine has not shut down, thank God.
 
However, I JUST this minute came back from a quick trip to the grocery store. When I started the car it did the metallic banging thing as soon as the engine started (not after the customary delay when starting the car cold.) THAT is disturbing as we bought it new on Nov 22, 2011.
 
Will be visiting the dealer tomorrow for sure.

#631 of 674 Re: This car has been a nightmare! [lowflyer1] by subjective

Jan 24, 2012 (3:23 pm)

Replying to: lowflyer1 (Jan 23, 2012 6:13 pm)
I believe you should study over the lemon law of your state. In Florida the lemon law works and it very likely will work for you. If I were you, I would go for a replacement car from Toyota. The problems on unintended engine shut down occurred on a 2 day loaner of a new 2011 Prius ll from the service dept while our Tundra was being serviced. Dec. 19 we purchased a new 2011 Prius lll. We now have 2100 miles on the car and this has not once happened. Toyota's official responce is if you push the brake and accellerator at the same time, the engine will shut down. Perhaps the first loaner car was more sensitive to this planned safety feature. If they don't fix this for you Toyota will have to replace the car or purchase the car back under most State Lemon laws which usually reads they have 3 tries to fix it or else! Good luck and be safe

#632 of 674 New 2011 Prius 5 by willieg4

Jan 26, 2012 (4:50 pm)

Picked up my Silver 5 right after Thanksgiving. Deal was OK, car is great. Zero issues, however, I have not tried to push the brake and accelerator at the same time...yet. You can bet I will on my next venture on a clear road to gain that experience. Some times I two foot drive and I can read that this may not be the best practice with Toyotas.
 
I installed a front upper tower brace, small mud flaps and also the premium Lexus/Camry horns. Installations were a little involved, but accomplished without incident. The car handles very well with the Bridgestone tires and 17" rims and the horn is excellent rather than the wimpy OEM junk.
 
Getting 47.5 average mileage from day one with just over 2,000 total miles. Recently the mileage went up about 3mpg which is most likely due to engine break in.
 
I am very pleased with the car that I will use mainly for client calls within a 200 mile range. Also very pleased, and truthfully surprised, that the power is very adequate. This coming from an owner of a 1999 Ford Lightning truck with 440hp.
 
I am also finding the Prius very quiet compared to my Ford 500 which I drove for the past 6 years over some 95,000 miles.
 
I got every upgrade that is offered for the 5 series. The tires, handling and headlights are some of the best features. I find the hard plastic expanses rather cheap however. Wish they had put in more of the soft touch feeling stuff.

#633 of 674 Re: This car has been a nightmare! [lowflyer1] by subjective

Feb 07, 2012 (10:25 am)

Replying to: lowflyer1 (Jan 23, 2012 6:13 pm)
I know that there is a SB about a design problem in the intake manifold causing noise during cold temp start ups caused by water build up from frozen condensation melt, but not a recall to the best of my knowledge. I recently found out from a Toyota service source that a production change for this problem is on our 2011 lll built in Oct. 2011. I believe an engine mount change design was also made. I hope this information will be of some use to you in getting this design flaw corrected in your Prius. It requires changing the intake manifold to the new design manifold. It may also require an engine mount change.

#634 of 674 I love it more everyday by abeliever

Feb 27, 2012 (10:16 pm)

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