... Graham's excellent site explains the workings of the Prius in detail. Superb explanation of the epicyclic CVT transmission system with animations : ...
Glad you asked that question today! The performance of Prius, while wonderful at sea level, is OUTSTANDING at higher altitudes. It sense the air density, and...
Hello all, Below the lasts Awards that I found for the all new Prius. ATE ( Traffic & Environment Association) in Switzerland (Europe) awarded the new Toyota...
I'd be very interested in hearing about anyone's experience with the Dunlops. I'm looking into replacing my OEM's now (at 45k miles) and it's either another...
Hi! I have owned my Prius now for two years, and I still think that it is the right solution for today and the future. I enjoy driving it, and have had no...
Pretty interesting info considering there's still plenty of us Prius "woners wanna be's" out here. How did you get this info? How are these cars divvied up? ...
Better do some homework before selecting another dealer. You can get a bad Honda dealer just as easy. You might want to shop around rather than going back to...
Hey everyone, here is a very simple request/suggestion for Toyota (man, I hope someone out there listens). Have the "INFO" button toggle between the "ENERGY" &...
It does just fine. Just set the cruise control and let it ride. From Denver, you can do at least 70 almost all the way to the tunnel, where the speed drops...
For the first time yesterday, I put gas in my tank and did *not* see the number of bars showing on the display increase. The fault was not with the pump. Is...
Dorothy, was the car running when you filled up? That might cause the computer to not display the bars correctly right away. However, after a "re-boot", things...
It's in your manual. This is "as designed". The gauge is designed not to register unless more that 3 bars worth of fuel is added. I think this is to prevent...
Saw this video on CNN through AOL: http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20040401081209990001 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Also, take your Prius Passport to Performance Schedule Maintenance Guide with you. The 5 free service requirement is on the inside cover. The covered items...
Read this, glory in your choice of wheels, and imagine what demand is going to be like in the future. (And wait till you see what Consumer Reports says in the...
I just got my prius a week ago. And I wanted to show somebody the engine one day. I had a little trouble finding the lever to pop the hood, but I found it. ...
... Page 32 of your 2004 Prius Owner's Manual, in the Smart Entry and Start system section of section 2-1. It is a toggle switch to activate/deactivate the...
Not even at the rate of 3k yet. For 47k this Toyota needs to be selling 4k per month. "Increasing public awareness of hybrid technology resulted in best- ever...
... How odd - Toyota messed up their own numbers in their sales press release (quoted above). 2,532 units is how many Prius were sold in March 2003. If you...
Sales of Prius units by month Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. Retail Sales (includes fleet and Hawaii) of Prius: mon yr sales cYTD Mar 04 3,778 9,918 ...
Dear Group, I ordered mine on 1/5/2004 from a dealer in southern Wisconsin. He told me that it would probably arrive about the second week in August. Does...
I do not believe there is a way. Have you spoken with the dealer recently? Have they at least offered you alternate colors and packages? It sounds like they...
Camelback Toyota in Scottsdale, AZ has 2 2004 Prius cars for rent. You need to make a reservation well ahead. It should be $30 a day. Baris ... dealerships ......
New SUV Carries a Surprising Load Just when you thought the SUV craze couldn't get any more overheated, General Motors has upped the ante. Yesterday, at the...