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Honda Civic Hybrid vs Toyota Prius

48 messages,  Last post on Sep 01, 2008 at 3:20 PM

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What is this discussion about? Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, Hybrid Cars, Car Comparisons, Sedan

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#42 of 48 Re: Prius over HCH [stevedebi] by kdhspyder

Aug 29, 2008 (9:32 am)

Replying to: stevedebi (Aug 28, 2008 5:51 pm)
Sorry that's not accurate. It has nothing to do with the operation of the vehicle.
 
Over on PriusChat there are a few limited reports of the MFD failing but it's just a small computer screen that goes out. It has nothing to do with the running of the vehicle.
 
Yes Toyota would like to replace them a premium prices but there are numerous sources from the net to obtain a replacement for several hundred dollars then it's just 'plug and play'.
 
Another unfounded misconception put to rest.

#43 of 48 Re: Prius over HCH [targettuning] by stevedebi

Aug 29, 2008 (2:26 pm)

Replying to: targettuning (Aug 29, 2008 6:12 am)
"No, one cannot get a Prius without the display and on the Civic the "with and without" display you mention is the GPS/navigation system and has nothing to do with the operation of the car."
 
Take a look at my message, I was speaking of the FEH.

#44 of 48 Re: Prius over HCH [kdhspyder] by stevedebi

Aug 29, 2008 (2:37 pm)

Replying to: kdhspyder (Aug 29, 2008 9:32 am)
"Sorry that's not accurate. It has nothing to do with the operation of the vehicle.
  
Over on PriusChat there are a few limited reports of the MFD failing but it's just a small computer screen that goes out. It has nothing to do with the running of the vehicle. "
 
Thanks for the update. My information was outdated.
 
It is good to know that the MFD can fail without impacting the HSD.
 
But just to confirm, I'm not talking about the screen going blank, but about the electronics behind the screen. Are you saying that you can pull the MFD out of a Prius and it will still run?

#45 of 48 Re: Prius over HCH [stevedebi] by kdhspyder

Aug 29, 2008 (3:29 pm)

Replying to: stevedebi (Aug 29, 2008 2:37 pm)
Yes it's just a computer screen. In fact you do lose the touch screen interface for the audio and HVAC and Navi if it's there.
 
However the redundant controls on the steering wheel can still control the audio and the HVAC even without the MFD being active.
 
There is in fact a button to turn off the screen if some drivers find it annoying.

#46 of 48 Navigation cost on the Prius by fseaver

Sep 01, 2008 (9:50 am)

I am curious just how much is the cost for Navigation on the Prius?

#47 of 48 Re: Navigation cost on the Prius [fseaver] by kdhspyder

Sep 01, 2008 (3:20 pm)

Replying to: fseaver (Sep 01, 2008 9:50 am)
It's about $800. The difference between Package #4 and Package #5.

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