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#354 of 363 2010 Prius Floor Mat by pupuiko Nov 14, 2009 (7:02 am)
When I purchased by '10 Prius, the dealer forced to purchase $200 floor mat said it's required and they couldn't see the car without the mat, is it true?   The $200 mat is really thin and crappy, can I request to pay a little extra to upgrade to all all-season mat (may even costs less)? Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Nov 14, 2009 11:22 am) carnaught (Nov 14, 2009 12:31 pm) kdhspyder (Nov 14, 2009 1:17 pm)
#355 of 363 Re: 2010 Prius Floor Mat [pupuiko] by kdhspyder Nov 14, 2009 (11:22 am)
Replying to: pupuiko (Nov 14, 2009 7:02 am) Probably not. Toyota has taken the All Weather mats off the market....
#356 of 363 Re: 2010 Prius Floor Mat [pupuiko] by carnaught Nov 14, 2009 (12:31 pm)
Replying to: pupuiko (Nov 14, 2009 7:02 am) When I purchased by '10 Prius, the dealer forced to purchase $200 floor mat said it's required and they couldn't see the car without the mat, is it true?   What a load of horse doo... Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Nov 14, 2009 1:17 pm)
#357 of 363 Re: 2010 Prius Floor Mat [carnaught] by kdhspyder Nov 14, 2009 (1:17 pm)
Replying to: carnaught (Nov 14, 2009 12:31 pm) They 'couldn't' because the GM or the owner wouldn't let them sell the car without the mats. Same difference, couldn't / wouldn't.
#358 of 363 Best way to wash my 2010 Prius by sas9 Nov 22, 2009 (2:47 pm)
I have a one month old '10 and have only washed the car myself. I'm careful not to get water in any of the vent areas close to the hood of the car so water won't get under the hood. (is this even necessary?)   Where I live in LA, there are mostly hand wash carwashes to go to if I wanted to have someone else wash my car. They won't be as careful as I am washing the car. Would this be risky or okay for my Prius?   Thanks for your feedback! Replies to this message: railroadjames (Nov 22, 2009 6:20 pm) chadx (Nov 22, 2009 7:54 pm) sas9 (Nov 23, 2009 8:08 am) chadx (Nov 23, 2009 7:55 pm) carnaught (Nov 24, 2009 12:05 pm)
#359 of 363 Re: Best way to wash my 2010 Prius [sas9] by railroadjames Nov 22, 2009 (6:20 pm)
Replying to: sas9 (Nov 22, 2009 2:47 pm) Not to worry. The Prius is perfectly at home in all kinds of wet. I have 110K miles on an '04 and have many times experienced foul weather with no surprises. I would also say that carwashes have been routine with nary a problem.
#360 of 363 Re: Best way to wash my 2010 Prius [sas9] by chadx Nov 22, 2009 (7:54 pm)
Replying to: sas9 (Nov 22, 2009 2:47 pm) It's a car. There is zero reason to be "careful" when washing it. You can not and will not hurt it buy spraying water all over it. What do you do when it rains out? Park it and ride your bicycle? Ha. Replies to this message: sas9 (Nov 23, 2009 8:08 am) chadx (Nov 23, 2009 7:55 pm)
#361 of 363 Re: Best way to wash my 2010 Prius [chadx] by sas9 Nov 23, 2009 (8:08 am)
Replying to: chadx (Nov 22, 2009 7:54 pm) Thanks Chadx - my concern was when you go to a "Hand Wash", they are rubbing water and soap with sponges all over the car which could lead to water leaking into areas where there are batteries, etc. It seemed different to me than driving in the rain... thanks for letting me know. Replies to this message: chadx (Nov 23, 2009 7:55 pm)
#362 of 363 Re: Best way to wash my 2010 Prius [sas9] by chadx Nov 23, 2009 (7:55 pm)
Replying to: sas9 (Nov 23, 2009 8:08 am) Nope. A hand car wash wouldn't really be any different than driving, or parking, in a good downpour. To take it a step further, the jets of an automatic high pressure car wash puts way more force than a hose during a hand wash or thunderstorm downpour and those haven't caused anyone any problems. No warning to stay out of high pressure car washes in the owner's manual is there? (I don't know. I'm asking that in seriousness). I can't imagine there would be.   Anything that would fry is out of harms way just like a non-hybrid. Even from car washes that have a spray bar for underneath the car. Ever drive through a 2 - 4 inch deep puddle? The force of the water being thrown up your tire splitting that puddle is pretty extreme and a large volume. Just listen to the sound from the force of the water hitting the bottom of your car. I haven't heard any examples of Prius dropping dead from hitting puddles. They are designed as an all weather vehicle. No need to worry. Wash and drive to your hearts content!
#363 of 363 Re: Best way to wash my 2010 Prius [sas9] by carnaught Nov 24, 2009 (12:05 pm)
Replying to: sas9 (Nov 22, 2009 2:47 pm) I would think that the manufacturer would make the consumer aware if this theoretical problem was a real problem.

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