Toyota Prius: Prius Hybrid

"FKru" <on.ca> wrote in message
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My 2005 works great after 20K miles. I drive 55 and get the stated EPA
mileage. Haven't had any maintenance issues aside from a couple of recalls.
Are they any cars on the road that haven't been recalled for one thing or
another?

On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:52:03 -0400, "FKru"
<on.ca> wrote:
 

It has a very good reputation for reliability. You get oil changes
every 5000 miles, not 3000, because there is less stress on the
gasoline engine. You should also rotate the tires every 5000 miles
(this is in the manual), and use the recommended pressures or higher.
The front wheels need higher pressure, most shops don't do this right.

I have run into no maintenance issues at all.

You don't have to know how it works; just drive it. You don't decide
when to turn the engine on or off; it does.

If you pay attention to the displays, it will educate you to change
your driving habits so you get even better gas mileage. I usually get
54 or 56 MPG, but sometimes have gotten 63 MPG.

Consult "Consumer Reports" online or in a library. The current version
of the Prius has been very reliable.

For tonnes of user reports see
http://priusonline.com
http://priuschat.com

If you really want to know how the Prius works, go to Graham Davie's
absolutely fabulous Prius web site:
http://www.jantzen.nl/prius/Techniek/

Dick

"FKru" <on.ca> wrote in message
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"FKru" <on.ca> wrote in message
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You drop the "Hybrid". The Prius only comes in one form.

mark_

On Tue, 17 Oct 2006 20:52:03 -0400, "FKru"
<on.ca> wrote:
 

I just bought a 2007 Prius and had the same concerns. Honestly, I
don't know what to expect. The only way I could get comfortable
with the purchase was spend another grand on an extended warranty.

One option is with http://priuschat.com/forums.html
Top menu has Prius accessories with sub-category Discounted Extended
Warranty. It's only been a couple days since the money was authorized
and I'm still waiting for the paperwork. Seem's legitimate.

Added some stuff, side moldings, clear mats to go over the carpeted
mats, rear mats, cargo net, mudguards, I'm the worst on directions,
the NAV system had really relaxed my driving somewhat. I'm happy with
the purchase, fun to drive and pretty sure you will enjoy.

Dick Byrd wrote: 

Looks like someone has copied Graham Davies' site... The original
lives here:
http://www.ecrostech.com/prius/original/PriusFrames.htm
(and check the "Understanding the Prius" area)

FKru wrote: 

You don't need to know how the hybrid system works. Just drive it!
Remember to put gasoline in, and follow the regularly scheduled
maintenance guide ( http://smg.toyotapartsandservice.com/ ), and you'll
be fine.

Consumer Reports has continually placed the Prius in its top picks list
for both a used car and the reliability lists.
http://autos.msn.com/advice/CRArt.aspx?contentid=4023544

powertrain is warrantied in the US for 5 years/60,000 miles. the hybrid
system is warrantied in the US for 8 years/100,000 miles (which
includes the hybrid battery pack). If you live in a CA-emissions state,
the AT-PZEV Prius' hybrid battery pack is further warrantied out to 10
years/150,000 miles. Warranties are NOT pro-rated, but full coverage.

Remember that Toyota had the first production hybrid on the road - the
Toyota Prius has been out in Japan since 1997 for the 1998 model year.
It was first introduced internationally in 2000 for the 2001 model
year. In 2003 (for the 2004 model year) the car underwent a redesign
(compact sedan to the current midsize hatchback, a better hybrid
system, etc.). Toyota has since put this newer hybrid system on the
Harrier (Lexus RX400H), Kluger (Highlander Hybrid), Camry Hybrid, Lexus
GS450H, Alphard Hybrid, and Estima Hybrids, with plans to put it into
more models in future years.

You'll get way more information asking Toyota Prius owners:
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/toyota-prius/
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Prius-2G/
http://www.priusonline.com/
http://www.priuschat.com/

and plenty of Prius information at:
http://www.toyota.com/prius
http://john1701a.com/
http://home.earthlink.net/~jkash1/