PriusChat Forums - Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum http://priuschat.com/forums/ en Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:48:02 GMT vBulletin 60 http://priuschat.com/forums/images/silk/misc/rss.jpg PriusChat Forums - Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum http://priuschat.com/forums/ Navigation option http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99256-navigation-option.html Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:26:11 GMT We are looking at getting a Prius and wondering if we can add just the navigation option on the Prius or do we need to get that $3700 Solar package... We are looking at getting a Prius and wondering if we can add just the navigation option on the Prius or do we need to get that $3700 Solar package to get the navigation?

I believe the Prius III is the first one that can have the navigation as an option? ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum sjea0124 http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99256-navigation-option.html New to the Prius Family as of last night http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99228-new-prius-family-last-night.html Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:40:17 GMT Hello

My wife and I moved to California from Florida in January. Nine months later we traded in one of (my favorite car ever) '06 Infiniti M45 (15.2mpg) for a Blizzard White Prius 3 w/ Navi.
She loves it and I'm searching to find out how I can fall in love with it like everyone else.
We paid $27,400 out the door ($25,149 before everything) and paid $1570 for an extended warranty (which I may cancel)

Any thoughts on the extended warranty if it's worth it or if I should just cancel?


Thanks
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]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum MustangKJE http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99228-new-prius-family-last-night.html Quiet Engine Start up? and Eco Modes? http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99227-quiet-engine-start-up-eco-modes.html Sun, 23 Oct 2011 17:39:47 GMT When i first bought my prius, 2011 gen III, when i would start the engine it would start quietly, now no matter if i have full battery or low battery... When i first bought my prius, 2011 gen III, when i would start the engine it would start quietly, now no matter if i have full battery or low battery as soon as i gear into reverse, the engine starts up? How do i get it to not do that...

also, when would be a good time to drive in eco mode and why have the button there -becasue the dealership told me just to drive it in normal mode...

please help,

Thanks ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum jblspeaker http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99227-quiet-engine-start-up-eco-modes.html <![CDATA[No "Head Light On" Warning Indicator]]> http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99215-no-head-light-warning-indicator.html Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:55:12 GMT On my GIII Prius, if I leave the headlights on and power off the car they appear to still stay on. Is there supposed to be a warning sound... On my GIII Prius, if I leave the headlights on and power off the car they appear to still stay on.

Is there supposed to be a warning sound indicator?

Also will they automatically go off after a certain period of time if I accidentally leave them on and walk away? ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum zyx345 http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99215-no-head-light-warning-indicator.html Caved in to the Dealer http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99207-caved-in-dealer.html Sat, 22 Oct 2011 23:32:05 GMT Well about 3 weeks ago my dealer that I bought the Prius called and advised me they were offering incentives on trading in a 2010 Prius that had less... Well about 3 weeks ago my dealer that I bought the Prius called and advised me they were offering incentives on trading in a 2010 Prius that had less that 10,000 miles. I dismissed them at first, but called the guy back and traded in my Prius for a 2011 Venza I can't tell you how much I like feeling the power behind a gas pedal again.. I liked my Prius but felt like something was missing, the Prius I had was missing a lot of the features that I wanted and the Venza came loaded with them.

But thank you everyone for helping me out on the forums! I might be back! ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum greenmymac http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99207-caved-in-dealer.html <![CDATA[Which model has H.I.D.'s]]> http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99200-model-has-h-i-d-s.html Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:07:16 GMT We are in the market for a possible Prius and we can not find the information on which Prius model has HID headlights. We see the newer body style... We are in the market for a possible Prius and we can not find the information on which Prius model has HID headlights. We see the newer body style Prius on the road with them so wondering what model we have to go into and/or what option package this would be.

Thank you. ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum sjea0124 http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99200-model-has-h-i-d-s.html Power Inverter Help http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99177-power-inverter-help.html Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:59:46 GMT I know this has been asked before but I can not find anything using the search function. I wan't to get a relatively inexpensive power inverter that I can plug into my Prius power outlet or hook up to the jump start terminal under the hood, to power a few things in the house during a power outage. Tractor Supply store had a Schumacker 3000/6000W unit for around $129 that I was considering but the cords that came with it seemed that you had to bolt it right onto the 12v. battery. Can anybody recommend a good, easy to use power inverter. What is the biggest capacity you can use either with the power outlet or hooking up to the jump start terminals. Thanks all!:confused: ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum paprius4030 http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99177-power-inverter-help.html Prius FIVE - 2011 vs 2012 http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99166-prius-five-2011-vs-2012-a.html Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:45:13 GMT Torn between an optima SX and a prius. I really like the optima. I know my wife would prefer a Prius, but mostly because of the brand name issue of... Torn between an optima SX and a prius. I really like the optima. I know my wife would prefer a Prius, but mostly because of the brand name issue of the optima.

It seem like Prius prices have finally fallen back down to earth. In reviewing the changes between 2011 vs 2012, at least for the top of the line model, the FIVE with NAV which is what I would probably get, it seems the only differences I can see are that the 2012 gets

1) gets HUD
2) gets fake leather and still then has a basic non-leather steering wheel.

Is there anything else I'm missing? If I get the 11 without nav, then no backup camera, but if I do get it with nav, are they the exact same system between 11 and 12 or is the 12 nav/screen still better quality?

Is Entune only applicable to base/non-nav cars?

Truecar.com makes it look like it's not hard to get an 11 for just about invoice. Is the 12 worth waiting for an paying MSRP for? Or get an 11 with an extended warranty?

Was thinking of surprising my wife this weekend. ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum happyfirst http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99166-prius-five-2011-vs-2012-a.html New Prius Owner with questions http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99161-new-prius-owner-questions.html Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:32:45 GMT Hello all, I just picked up a 2011 Prius III with Solar roof package, pearl white on dark grey interior. I got it at $2500 of MSRP and took... Hello all,

I just picked up a 2011 Prius III with Solar roof package, pearl white on dark grey interior. I got it at $2500 of MSRP and took advantage of the 2.9% APR for 60 months. Is that a decent deal?

I have a question about the fog light kit: how does it wire into the inside of the car? ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum azakaria http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99161-new-prius-owner-questions.html TPMS really works! http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99127-tpms-really-works.html Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:09:02 GMT I'm happy to report the TPMS works as advertised.. On the day before I went on a 300 mile trip we were out shopping and the warning light came on when we left the grocery store for home. Looking at the tires nothing looked wrong and the car was driving normally. I got out my tire pressure gauge and sure enough the driver side rear was down to 18 psi. Looked at the tread and lo and behold there was a screw imbedded right in the middle. Got the tire repaired and made the round trip from Sacramento area to San Jose with no problems. Could have been a totally different experience had I not been warned!

:cheer2: ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum Mike@Lincoln http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99127-tpms-really-works.html Prius inspired day trip site launched! http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99102-prius-inspired-day-trip-site-launched.html Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:19:19 GMT we are excited to launch a new site Pack Up and Drive | Travel tales from our family of three (http://www.PackUpAndDrive.com), which is mainly due to... we are excited to launch a new site Pack Up and Drive | Travel tales from our family of three, which is mainly due to our Prius! The site will focus on towns within a days travel from Middle Tennessee, as the Prius has allowed us a whole new feeling of freedom to explore!

We have new stories coming over the next few days everywhere from unique spots in Nashville to the Gulf Coast to Oktoberfest in Chattanooga. Each review, if out of the area, will also include a resort or hotel in the area, as well as great locally loved restaurants.

We're hoping to cross-market these trips with the Prius and include great shots of it in all the locations.

What a great vehicle, which opens up a whole new lifestyle of exploring and new experiences!

Best to you! ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum jholder http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99102-prius-inspired-day-trip-site-launched.html <![CDATA[NAV 11.1 Voice while driving etc>>>]]> http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99081-nav-11-1-voice-while-driving-etc.html Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:56:04 GMT I don't know if it has been posted, but I have the Solar Nav.... in my 4 with the Nav being firmware 11.1.
I was very annoyed with the constant verbal instruction of the Nav with every voice prompt, so, I pressed the voice button on the steering wheel to interrupt the instruction(s) and NOW I bypass at will every prompt! Takes seconds to enter my destination, and I CAN use voice while driving.

Just FYI ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum shawnsprius http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99081-nav-11-1-voice-while-driving-etc.html First Trip With Dog http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99057-first-trip-dog.html Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:46:14 GMT We just returned from our first trip with our 80 lbs German Shepherd and we're very pleased with how well he traveled in our new Prius. He had no problem standing and moving around the cargo area.

For safety he wears a harness and is connected to one of the rear anchors.

We configured the cargo area as follows ~

seat backs lowered
covered seat backs with the factory carpeted cargo mat rubber side up
installed the factory all weather cargo mat
installed a 72X36 rubber floor runner to protect the liftgate opening and rear bumper

It seems odd that no single piece rubber cover is available to protect the entire cargo area with the seat backs down but I couldn't find one.

Click the image to open in full size. ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum mrnoyb http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99057-first-trip-dog.html Package 2 with aftermarket NAv or package 3 with factory option http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99041-package-2-aftermarket-nav-package-3-factory-option.html Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:16:31 GMT Other than the inclusion of the JBL system, what are the differences between the two? I am thinking it would be cheaper to buy a package 2 and put... Other than the inclusion of the JBL system, what are the differences between the two? I am thinking it would be cheaper to buy a package 2 and put $1k into a high end in dash navigation/rear view camera setup..

Am I thinking right? ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum Chtucker http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99041-package-2-aftermarket-nav-package-3-factory-option.html WTB:Rear Bumper Cover In White http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99030-wtb-rear-bumper-cover-in-white.html Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:30:51 GMT Not sure if this is the right forum for this but my girlfriend backed my new car into a trailer and ripped a good sized hole in the rear bumper. If... Not sure if this is the right forum for this but my girlfriend backed my new car into a trailer and ripped a good sized hole in the rear bumper. If anyone has one or knows of a place to buy one, preferably factory painted, I would be very grateful. :hug: ]]> Gen III 2010 Prius Main Forum Ajvdub http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-2010-prius-main-forum/99030-wtb-rear-bumper-cover-in-white.html