Newbie in SoCal
hello all, newbie here from socal... not new to forums in general... recently bought 05 prius as beater/gas saver car since my main car does 15mpg... so far, i'm gettin' 50~51mpg... so far happy with...
View ArticleHello and looking for a Chicago trusted P2 mechanic
Hey p-chat people, I'm new here and finally jumped all the way now to say hi! So I got an 06 used Prius a few months ago and I'm in love with it. It's in amazing shape about 115k miles, it's fancier...
View ArticleI get it now.
I have worked in Toyota dealerships for a little over ten years. One thing that I have noticed is that Prius owners really love their cars. So I bought a 2010 Prius IV (IV not Four as Roman Numerals...
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Newbies - Let's See Some Pics!
Dear Newbies, We would all LOVE to see some pics on your new car on each of your threads ... thanks!
View ArticleHello from Rome, Italy!
Hi all, my wife and I bought a Toyota Auris Hybrid on 30 Aug 2014 and we are absolutely enthusiastic about her ! Sure, there are a few bits and odds I'd like to improve (and most cannot be improved)...
View ArticleNew owner of Prius 2 2013
Hello all, I've been in and out of the forums here on Priuschat reading all about the Prius. I've finally decided to sign up. I'm a proud owner of a 2013 slightly used Prius 2 and wanted to introduce...
View ArticleWhat every newb should know
The wisdom of the ancients :_> Used buyers: If you are considering buying from someone other than a Toyota dealer, pay a Toyota dealer or an independent Prius specialist to thoroughly check out the...
View ArticleProblems engine start 2008
This is my first post...and I hope that someone can give me some advise on what problems my car may be having - I love my car so much and don't like the new ones so would like to keep this for another...
View Article2008 prius 12v dies if i sit in car without starting it.
Hello from Florida. About four months ago, I was waiting for about a half hour for my wife, so i turned the car off, and sat in it with all light an accessories off. When she came out, the car would...
View ArticlePrius stopped working by itself
Hello! This is my first post here. I have a US 2008 Touring Prius, Package #6. Ever since I got this Prius a couple months ago, it has been working fine. However, this morning I went in it, and...
View Article2011 vs 2014 Prius 4
Hi there! I have to decide between a 2011 and a 2014 Prius 4. The only difference package wise is that there is a solar moon roof on the 2011. I live in Southern California so this is somewhat of an...
View ArticleHow does federal tax credit work
First, let me be honest. I don't have a prius plug in yet. But I am considering one and want to know how the tax incentive works. Is it a $2500 reduction in taxable income or is it more like a rebate...
View ArticleDeals that are too good to be true? $5000 below KBB?
I am wondering what everyone's take is on the seemingly less rare occurrence of an Internet sale on a Prius that is $3,500+ below KBB, but with no visible damage in the photos and no claim of a salvage...
View ArticleQuestion about Replacment Rims on 2005 Prius
Any recommendations for replacing tire rims on 2005 prius? One rim has very slight bent. The dealer quoted 440.00 each. Really? It looks like I could order a Toyota rim online for 135.00 but not sure...
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Hey all! Glad to be a part of this forum with other Prius lovers. I've owned mine for almost a year now, using it daily and get around 45-50 MPG. Takes a while to get going but once you hit the sweet...
View ArticlePrius in a rear end collision. Could this damage the dashboard display?
Hello. I was rear ended 2 weeks ago. The damage to the right side of the bumper was ver minimal. I had the car repaired. The body shop reconditioned the bumper so it looks like brand new. My question...
View ArticleDo KBB values ever increase?
I am thinking of getting a used Prius hatchback, probably a 2013. It's winter which is prime buying time as dealers are slow. But I dont need a new car now. I need one come the spring, which is...
View ArticleComing back to Prius, four years in MINI
HI- I had a 2008 Package "Zero" Prius when it was brand new (literally "zero" is was packaged below Prius I, I think intended for fleet use, zero bells and whistles) but wrangled 52mpg out of it over...
View ArticlePriusChat Glossary
If you can't find what you're looking for here, then try this place: Automotive Dictionary 0-9 1G - Refers to the "first generation" Prius...generally, as this is a US based site, we mean the 2000-2003...
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