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2010 Prius - Next Generation

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Re: Prius for Brazil [victorbrazil] by stevegold
Nov 08, 2009 (6:00 am)
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Replying to: victorbrazil (Nov 08, 2009 3:53 am)

Are you buying 2010 or 2009 models. I think that makes a big difference. I have a 2004 (same as 2009) which has had no real problems other than TSB's that were applied, at no cost, by my nearby Toyota dealer. Some of those were major.(anew fuel system, a new display and dashboard innards etc., other were minor.
While the 2010 model is superior in performance and mileage, I would recommend using 2009 models. They will be cheaper to purchase, there will be few if any TSB's and they are very reliable. You might consider one 2010 to respond to complaints or performance issues that might occur with 2009 models. For example, I live in the mountains and there is a performance issue climbing LONG, STEEP, STRAIGHT mountain passes. I think the 2010 will do significantly better in those circumstances but I still use my 2004 to make that trip three or four times a year.
To answer your questions. My 2004 does not have frequent problems of any sort so that the rest of the questions don't matter but if I were driving in Brazil, I would take a 2009 not a 2010.
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Re: Prius for Brazil [stevegold] by victorbrazil
Nov 09, 2009 (2:04 am)
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Replying to: stevegold (Nov 08, 2009 6:00 am)

Hi Steve, thanks for your answer. Yes, we are bringing 2010 models. Conditions here in Brazil are different from those in the US, to begin with, our fuel has 25% of ethanol that means the combustion rates will certainly be adjusted or the car will have to run only on special pure gas, which is more difficult to obtain. What knid of fuel do you use?
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2010 Prius Floor Mat by pupuiko
Nov 14, 2009 (7:02 am)
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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)?
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Re: 2010 Prius Floor Mat [pupuiko] by kdhspyder
Nov 14, 2009 (11:22 am)
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Replying to: pupuiko (Nov 14, 2009 7:02 am)

Probably not. Toyota has taken the All Weather mats off the market....
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Re: 2010 Prius Floor Mat [pupuiko] by carnaught
Nov 14, 2009 (12:31 pm)
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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...
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Re: 2010 Prius Floor Mat [carnaught] by kdhspyder
Nov 14, 2009 (1:17 pm)
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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.
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Best way to wash my 2010 Prius by sas9
Nov 22, 2009 (2:47 pm)
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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!
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Re: Best way to wash my 2010 Prius [sas9] by railroadjames
Nov 22, 2009 (6:20 pm)
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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.
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Re: Best way to wash my 2010 Prius [sas9] by chadx
Nov 22, 2009 (7:54 pm)
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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.
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Re: Best way to wash my 2010 Prius [chadx] by sas9
Nov 23, 2009 (8:08 am)
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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.

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