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Prius Owners w/50K - What We Think Now

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#203 of 256 Re: 2006 Prius w/ 109K miles [railroadjames] by diannewhitmire

May 12, 2010 (5:52 pm)

Replying to: railroadjames (Mar 20, 2010 9:49 pm)
John hello!
 
I have 115K on my 2007. My 07 is a silverpine/bisque package 6 (leather, NAV) and have had the headlamps problem - the two HIDs were replaced by Toyota (one went at 88K, the other at 92k) and when it hit 114K, my check engine light came on and stayed on. Turned out to be a bad ECU. Toyota replaced that free (the part that is, I paid labor) and otherwise, no other problems. I consider it to be almost problem free! And, for 115K high-speed miles on the 405 freeway, it's been a very reliable car!
 
Dianne

#204 of 256 What's with the carpeting? by rick294

May 12, 2010 (9:13 pm)

We used to have a 2005 Corolla with the same kind of so-called "carpeting" that our 2008 Prius has. It feels like paperboard with fuzzy flocking on it. That is what I visualize when I think of carpeting. Does anyone know what that stuff is? It's weird!

#205 of 256 Correction to "carpeting" post above by rick294

May 12, 2010 (9:19 pm)

I meant to say, this stuff does NOT remind me of carpeting, traditional carpeting, like cut pile or loop pile. It looks like "how cheaply can we cover the floor and get away with it?" Disappointing from a first line auto company.

#206 of 256 122K Miles and 7-1/2 yr Old '04 PRIUS by railroadjames

May 24, 2010 (4:48 pm)

My love and appreciation of the Prius has taken me through so many yrs without a serious problem until now. My maindash computer/screen began to show false notices and pop in and out with various miss info. This particular issue was one I feared from the inception of my purchase. Cost to replace this unit (out of warrantee) nearly $ 1,000.00 and it comes with only a 1 yr warrantee. Other than that issue...NO PROBLEMS to speak of.
 
Note: The dash computer issue must be addressed in one other fashon. Too complex and also way too many controls under it's computer...thus when it goes out you are helpless to operate the; fan speed, temp, AC, direction of compartment air, etc. Come on Toyota......Get smart! ...K I S S: Keep It Simple Silly.

#207 of 256 Yes, keep it simple! by rick294

May 26, 2010 (9:12 am)

I recall that people were complaining about having to jump through electronic hoops just to change the temp or fan speed, etc. So...for the 2010 models, Toyota took those controls off the screen. Good idea. It does make one weary of the over-the-top techie approach to everything, sometimes. I enjoy driving my old 1996 Toyota T-100 with its ordinary-everything approach. I love our Prius, however.

#208 of 256 Re: Yes, keep it simple! [rick294] by railroadjames

May 26, 2010 (12:41 pm)

Replying to: rick294 (May 26, 2010 9:12 am)
I too think that technology can run amuck when reasonable rational gets lost in the ..."how creatively complex can I make basic controls." I wrote Toyota about my concerns when I had to replace the main screen/computer a cost of nearly $1,000.00 at 119 K miles (out of warrantee of course). In their letter of response they actually said how they develope and advance technology as if that the more technical the car is the better it is. DUH!!! They can't seem to see the forest for the trees. Get my drift? Simple still makes sense Toyota. Wake up!! You've got a great car in the PRIUS. Don't screw it up!!

#209 of 256 Re: 04 model over 90K now [little_pogi] by stevegold

Aug 27, 2010 (7:12 am)

Replying to: little_pogi (Jun 11, 2007 12:42 am)
Thanks for the nice essay.
Jumping the battery is easy if you use the special terminal under the hood not the actual 12V battery down under in the back. It only has to be connected for a few seconds until the computer starts when the big traction battery takes over.

#210 of 256 Re: PRIUS OWNERS W/ 50K : WHAT WE THINK NOW [railroadjames] by mickeyrom

Aug 27, 2010 (7:48 am)

Replying to: railroadjames (Mar 05, 2007 7:30 pm)
I have exactly the same issues.You hit the nail on the head.That dash,especially the speedo are ridiculous when the sun hits it.I mostly use the speed on my GPS(Garmin) to see what speed I'm driving at.Mine is a 2007 and I bought it used.I guess I have a complaint about the City MPG,it's only around 30 although on the highway it's plenty good enough.Always over 45.

#211 of 256 200K update by little_pogi

Oct 24, 2010 (6:30 am)

Since my last posting (#188), nothing significant happened that require Prius technician service. This summer my mileage did go down to 42mpg average. This probably is a result of the ICE showing some signs of wear, the main battery pack not holding a charge as it used to be, and also the AC was used extensively. At one point, I hear engine knock when I'm going uphill. I switch to premium grade gas which eliminated it but I also notice that my mileage did not go up. I've moved back to regular grade and did not hear any engine knock. I may have filled up with bad gas at that time.
 
I've replaced another set of tires. The brake pads are still good for another 50k. For those of you that have over 100K miles, check your rear brake shoes or have them replaced.
 
I do keep a car for an average of 10 years before I replace it with another one. If no major incident happens from now till late '13, I estimate the Prius to have gone way past the 300K miles.

#212 of 256 Re: 200K update [little_pogi] by mickeyrom

Oct 24, 2010 (6:47 am)

Replying to: little_pogi (Oct 24, 2010 6:30 am)
That sounds really great! What year is your geezer Prius?

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