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#98 of 198 Re: PRIUS OWNERS W/ 50K : WHAT WE THINK NOW [m2mazda6] by railroadjames Apr 07, 2008 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: m2mazda6 (Apr 07, 2008 10:17 am) You ask alot about, down the road, issues. I can atest to the great satisfaction that the Toyota Prius gives me and it is of the highest accolades. I've owned over 50 cars and rank the Prius as the most dependable, thrifty, and most of all, the most inovative and smart car to come along in yrs. 77K miles and 4 plus yrs of total satisfaction. About the battery....in some ways, time will tell but...with a warrantee of 10yrs and everybody seemingly trouble free with them, I'd say you'd be hard pressed to find any complaints. Remember this! Toyota says that even if a problem occurs, only the cell that malfunctions need be replaced. This means that $$ costs are reasonable as opposed to total battery replacement costing approx. $3,200.00. (but going down lately). As to maintanance...Same as any other car for the most part. Brakes seem to last forever.(no kidding) As to 10 plus yrs down the road....I'll let you know when I get there. (and I plan on just that). I've driven from near Chicago to Atlanta Ga (720miles) and fill up once each way. Lastly, I've gone 546 miles on a single tank twice. P.S. Prius: Car of The FutureToday!
#99 of 198 Re: PRIUS OWNERS W/ 50K : WHAT WE THINK NOW [m2mazda6] by kdhspyder Apr 09, 2008 (7:24 am)
Replying to: m2mazda6 (Apr 07, 2008 10:17 am) 100,000 miles or so is about young middle age for a Toyota. At 250,000 miles they probably ready for retirement. I've had several that have needed nothing but normal maintenance until well above 100,000 mi.   Regards the Prius the actual maintenance is probably less than any traditional car; no timing belts, plugs at 100K+, brakes lasting upwards of 200,000 mi. Basically it's oil/filters and air filters on a regular basis. Then wear items.   But... all new vehicles are just an assembly of mini-computers. These ECU units are just like your laptop. There might be as many as 20-40 of them in any modern vehicle....and the warranty on these units is limited to 36 mos / 36000 miles. The Prius units have been remarkably failure-free. But this is a personal decision of whether to get a 7 yr / 100,000 mile wrap around Vehicle Service Agreement or to self-insure your vehicle.   At 72000 mi I've done nothing to mine except repair phycial damange from being hit. Replies to this message: railroadjames (Apr 09, 2008 9:39 am)
#100 of 198 Re: PRIUS OWNERS W/ 50K : WHAT WE THINK NOW [kdhspyder] by railroadjames Apr 09, 2008 (9:39 am)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Apr 09, 2008 7:24 am) One major factor that stood out when deciding as to purchasing or not, a Prius in the early yrs, was ..."will the complex and computer filled Prius prove reliable long after the warrantee is expired?" I'm releaved to report (as most other owners) It is a tried & true car of a very high degree of longevity and dependability. I have 75K and nary a problem to report. I just hope the 3rd Generation comes along soon and excites me as much as this one. Those seriously considering one should give the Prius a test drive. It is the key to seeing how worthy the car is.
#102 of 198 How do you keep the display screen clean? by rick294 Apr 18, 2008 (10:36 am)
We have a 2008 Prius and the display screen has (of course) lots of fingerprints on it, but also has a real static/dust problem. Anybody have any good ideas to keep that clingy dust off the screen and dash, for that matter? Replies to this message: dstarinieri (Apr 18, 2008 2:58 pm) rick294 (Apr 21, 2008 1:29 pm) peakoil (Jun 12, 2008 10:49 am)
#103 of 198 Re: How do you keep the display screen clean? [rick294] by dstarinieri Apr 18, 2008 (2:58 pm)
Replying to: rick294 (Apr 18, 2008 10:36 am) I have the same problem. At Costco or other club store you can buy a large box of the small eye glasses wipes. I keep them in my car and wipe down the screen as needed. Replies to this message: rick294 (Apr 21, 2008 1:29 pm) peakoil (Jun 12, 2008 10:49 am)
#104 of 198 Re: How do you keep the display screen clean? [dstarinieri] by rick294 Apr 21, 2008 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: dstarinieri (Apr 18, 2008 2:58 pm) Thanks! Someone has suggested used fabric softener sheets, but that didn't really do it. I hadn't thought of eyeglass wipes. Great idea! Replies to this message: peakoil (Jun 12, 2008 10:49 am)
#105 of 198 Thanks, everyone! by rick294 Apr 21, 2008 (1:37 pm)
I just found this site last week and I surely do enjoy all of your comments. I know that my new Prius is a very complicated machine and it is a bit scary to think what "could" happen. But so many of your comments are reassuring as to reliability and longevity of the Prius that my mind is now at ease. I can fully relax and enjoy our new car. Love that Barcelona red! We traded a 2005 Corolla that had over 80k miles on it (we bought it new) for the Prius. We really likedthe Corolla, but it was a CE model with no options and the Prius is well equipped by comparison, so It's been a real treat for us. The interior is beautiful, but that upholstery does look fragile, doesn't it? Apparently, from what some of you have written, though, that it's actually easy to clean. We have the biscuit-colored fabric. I kind of wince when I get in to sit down with my blue jeans on. Almost like it's too nice to sit on. Toyota quality is legendary and we are happy owners. Keep on posting! Replies to this message: dstarinieri (Apr 21, 2008 5:59 pm)
#106 of 198 Thanks, Railroadjames by rick294 Apr 21, 2008 (1:39 pm)
I didn't know that the complete battery replacement charge had dropped to $3200, and sure didn't know that the individual cells can be replaced as opposed to the entire thing. Enjoy your positive outlook throughout your postings. Replies to this message: railroadjames (Apr 28, 2008 5:26 pm)
#107 of 198 Re: Thanks, everyone! [rick294] by dstarinieri Apr 21, 2008 (5:59 pm)
Replying to: rick294 (Apr 21, 2008 1:37 pm) The seats are great and the car is easy to keep clean, however be very very carefull of the interior plastics. They scratch very easy. The insides of my doors are all scratched up as well as the plastic in the hatch area. The paint also chips very easy. In defense of the car I drive 100-200 miles a day and get in and out of it many times a day, but the plastic and paint are still cheap.

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