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#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.
#108 of 198 Re: Thanks, Railroadjames [rick294] by railroadjames Apr 28, 2008 (5:26 pm)
Replying to: rick294 (Apr 21, 2008 1:39 pm) I started this particular "Topic" for everyone to appreciate the perspectives of "owners with high milage Prius's." I found myself very much interested in what owners of high milage cars had to say about this unique hybrid car both pro & con. I first came across owner/operaters of taxi cab Prius's in Vancouver B.C. With very high miles (120K - 150K) They were extreamly pleased with their hybrids. Literally exclaiming how the Prius saved their jobs when gas went ballistic. Recently I met someone actually older than me at a movie parking lot sitting next to my '04 Prius with his '04 Prius (thought they might mate and make baby Prii's ha! ha!). He had 132K and spouted what I always seem to hear...."Great Car!!" I've learned alot from other owners and it seems to be a bottomless pit of happy owners. Seems to be a pattern of smiling folks in "Hybridland."
#109 of 198 long term owner by gwmort May 06, 2008 (10:00 am)
5-1/2 years and 98,000 miles, no mechanical issues or complaints, but I am on my 4th set of tires.   I find if I go too fast they fail, so I never push the rated speed anymore. I have always loved it and knew from early on with the Prius that my next car would be a Prius.   (Hoping for a PHEV model soon, will keep mine a few more years if need be to wait) Replies to this message: bubkis (May 08, 2008 7:22 am) gagrice (May 08, 2008 7:54 pm) grandtotal (May 09, 2008 1:52 am) gagrice (May 10, 2008 6:10 am)

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