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#8 of 198 Re: 04 model over 90K now [little_pogi] by stevegold Jun 11, 2007 (4:49 am)
Replying to: little_pogi (Jun 10, 2007 11:42 pm) Jumping the battery is easy if you ever have to do it again as there are a duplicate set of terminals under the hood. You don't have to go down below in the back to do it. Check the book for the front location but they're right there under a cover on the left side.
#9 of 198 Re: PRIUS OWNERS W/ 50K : WHAT WE THINK NOW [kadensgram] by airnautique Jul 06, 2007 (7:34 am)
Replying to: kadensgram (Apr 26, 2007 8:02 pm) We have a 2005 Prius also. We too had to replace the original tires at 22,000 miles. The dealer told us to inflate the tires to 40 psi rather that the 34 psi recommemded in the manual. It this your experience as well?   KCAir at Personafile Replies to this message: railroadjames (Jul 06, 2007 6:20 pm)
#10 of 198 Re: PRIUS OWNERS W/ 50K : WHAT WE THINK NOW [airnautique] by railroadjames Jul 06, 2007 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: airnautique (Jul 06, 2007 7:34 am) About tires....Be smart and purchase premium tires (GoodYear...Michelins... B.F. Goodrich etc) I found a set of Dorels and got about 21 K and noticed vibration front and noticed chiping on front tires. I immediatly went back to tire dealer and was told that many Toyotas need "wheel alignment" due to independent suspension. I learned that the service for alignment is supposedly necessary every 6-9 K. O.K....sounds extreem to me so how about every 10-12K which is also recommended by "others". I presently have 62-1/2K and bought a pair of B.F. Goodrich 185-65-15's. and will get the other pair another 12-15 K putting the 1st pair on the back. The most important issue...Get good tires ..keep them inflated right...rotate...and get wheel alignment at reasonable time spans.
#11 of 198 Re: PRIUS OWNERS W/ 50K : WHAT WE THINK NOW [railroadjames] by anotherguy Jul 07, 2007 (9:22 am)
Replying to: railroadjames (Mar 05, 2007 6:30 pm) I bought an '04 Prius in October '03 and have about 62K miles on it. On the whole I am very happy with it. I got hit with the "stalling" problem 3 times in the spring of '04, but after the software patch I've had no problems. Apart from 1 set of tires and a couple of sets of wiper blades, everything has been routine, or done for free when I came in for the routine stuff.   My biggest problem with the car is that the rear blind spots are terrible. I've almost hit somebody several times because I just didn't see them. Any prospective Prius buyer should be very clear that they are willing to put up with it.   After that it is all relatively minor stuff. The gas gauge reads empty and the low fuel light comes on where there are almost 3 gallons left in the tank. That's close to 150 miles of range left. I've gotten into the habit of ignoring the fuel gauge and refilling when the trip odometer reads 10x the estimated MPG. The hood curves so sharply that you can't see where the car ends. That makes turning in tight places more tense than it needs to be. The Prius can get blown around in a strong wind very easily and the lumbar support is not very good.   By the way, my overall average is probably about 47 or 48 MPG. I can get in the low 50's on long flat stretches of highway, and get in the low 40's driving around town in winter. I definitely get better mileage on the highway. Replies to this message: kjhansen (Jun 24, 2008 7:34 pm) grandtotal (Jun 25, 2008 4:27 am) silverhunter (Jun 25, 2008 5:37 pm) dstarinieri (Jun 26, 2008 5:32 am) and 6 more...
#12 of 198 Comfort over the long haul by stevecebu Jul 07, 2007 (10:40 am)
I'm looking to buy a Prius possibly and my wife will be the primary driver of it. but she like me to drive the long hauls. How have long term owners found the seat comfort on very long drives? Some cars just do not feel comfortable and the seats wear out on some models faster than others. My wife will use it mostly to drive mack and forth to work and errands. We will be living in a very hilly area with a fair amount of snow in the winter and will need tires with the snowflake symbol. has anyone used tires like this or do you stick with pure all seasons. The snow and of course ice and such can get pretty bad at times in Upper New England. Any thoughts? Thanks Replies to this message: railroadjames (Jul 08, 2007 10:35 am) stevecebu (Jul 08, 2007 12:12 pm) dragonsdrive (Oct 02, 2007 12:41 pm)
#13 of 198 prius owners by caaz Jul 07, 2007 (2:24 pm)
Everybody happy with the quietness of thier prius' in here?..What i did was go to 195-65-15..im getting better milage with the larger tires Replies to this message: railroadjames (Jul 08, 2007 10:19 am)
#14 of 198 Re: prius owners [caaz] by railroadjames Jul 08, 2007 (10:19 am)
Replying to: caaz (Jul 07, 2007 2:24 pm) "CAAZ"..You didn't say what brand you purchased...Care to pass that info along our way. I have found the B.F. Goodrich tires appear to be reliable and a good ride.
#15 of 198 Re: Comfort over the long haul [stevecebu] by railroadjames Jul 08, 2007 (10:35 am)
Replying to: stevecebu (Jul 07, 2007 10:40 am) One of the main reasons we purchased the '04 Prius was because the car had more than enough roominess and comfortable seats unlike the more recent Honda hybrids (in our opinion). As to winter/snow driving, the Prius delivers a solid ride, a decent tractability, and a variety of pluses like good heat, heated side mirrors, and a unique transmission that is smooth and predictable. One more note about the seats...They wear well and, although they are not power assisted, they are easy to adjust for my wife & I. They clean up fairly well with soap & water but to tend to show dirt spots too frequently. Having owned the Prius over 3-1/2 yrs I must say that I can't think of a better car its price. Replies to this message: stevecebu (Jul 08, 2007 12:12 pm)
#16 of 198 Re: Comfort over the long haul [railroadjames] by stevecebu Jul 08, 2007 (12:12 pm)
Replying to: railroadjames (Jul 08, 2007 10:35 am) Having owned the Prius over 3-1/2 yrs I must say that I can't think of a better car its price.   Thanks for the reply, driving in snow is a big concern for me as we have a fair amount of hills and the power to go up them for long distances as well as long comfortable highway drives is very important. I find everyone usually loves their car when it's new. It's when you have some real time and miles in the car that you know it's good and bad points and all cars have them. That's why I asked owners who have 50K+ miles on the cars.
#17 of 198 I'm going to hit 50K this week. by kdhspyder Jul 11, 2007 (3:15 pm)
If I could remember to fill it up with gas when it speaks to me I wouldn't get the 'triangle of death'.   If I was told I bought the one with the bullseye on it I might have looked to switch: ( hit 5 times in 19 mo's OK twice were by rocks to the windshield that I had repaired at no cost; one was a deer that stole my O/S Rearview mirror; once I hit a curb and damaged a wheel; the last was a lady who hit me behind the driver's door ).   Despite these incoveniences it's the best car I've ever had in 35 yrs of driving. It does exactly what is expected of it. Quick off the line. 48 mpg lifetime. Room for a 43" flatscreen, golf clubs, briefcase, two pizzas and two humans. For me personally the seating is the most comfortable I've ever had except my 94 Chrysler LHS.   Surprisingly the tires while quite noisy have just reached their limit at right at 50K miles. I'd like a quieter ride so I'm thinking of the Goodyear Assurance Comforttreads. We don't get much snow at all.   No issues with any accessories or electronics.

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