Not only the car did not pass inspection. Its remarkably high fuel economy makes this a cost-effective commuting car, but the Prius is also practical on longer trips. I love this car - but it's so boring! Warning light on dash on. Explore Toyota Parts Online and shop an authorized dealer for all the spare 2002 Toyota Prius parts and accessories you need. I thought, ok, no battery lasts forever--fair enough--but I was surprised that it was a so expensive, and b took so long to replace a simple, regular battery. Still going strong at 154,000 miles new battery pack.
In 9 years of ownership I have replaced 1 computer and 1 radiator. First appointment they were unable to deliver. I drive rural roads up to 55 mph and average usually around 46 miles per gallon of regular gas. In winter months, that drops off to 40-43. Patrick, If possible I would appreciate your advice on a similar issue.
These cars are good till they mess up. While searching for how to fix my dead Prius battery myself cause that would be the cheapest option I stumbled across the Prius Hybrid Battery Repair guide. Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. Not sure you can use that word - it is not fun, though it keeps me safe. However, I don't know whether the hatchback model the newer Prius is really much better, as the cooling stacks for the battery may intrude into the space. However, on the highway, acceleration is reasonably brisk.
It just had me thinking, what if there was something seriously wrong with the car and bought it thinking the car was in decent shape. That requires a level of expertise similar to option 2. InstalledOptionsFilter selectedInstalledOptionIdList, installedOptionIdToLabelMap, possiblyDroppedOptionsMap ; installedOptionsFilter. Surprisingly good capacity for trunk space. I am 2 and a half hours away from them and it was like pulling teeth to get this truck bought. It handles tolerably, but almost any small car built today will handle better, accelerate better, and return more driving pleasure.
They are on the New car side, but extremely helpful. ColorFilter selectedColorList, 'exteriorColorFilter', 'exteriorColorName', 'Color', 'colors', null ; colorFilter. It is comfortable and handles well. The interior design is very clean and mostly ergonomic. Next morning driving to work the check engine light came on.
If you wanna know the answer to these questions, you should check out the repair guide because all the information is laid out in a straight forward and easy to understand format. I do not have the money to pay for these expensive repairs! I almost never make 3-point turns, usually just make one turn and I'm in the opposite direction in no time! One flaw; the shifter allows the ignition to be turned off while the computer stays powered up which in a tire dealer's garage can mean a dead starter battery. If the auxilury battery was the original, it was due for a replacement anyway. I have never owned a more reliable car. This car is great for customization : I've added an aftermarket sunroof no problems! Recently, a warning light came on her car, and she took it into the dealer where service came up with the following code: P3000P3009C1259 After 5 days of waiting the dealer told us they had to have the codes interpreted by the national service center before they could attempt a repair we were told that the auxiliary battery needed to be repaired.
This car gets fabulous mileage, and has been incredibly reliable. Good handling in turns even though its a lightweight car the spoiler helps. It's appearance is borderline ugly. I have driven it up to 85,000 miles now and got it checked at the dealer before a long trip. It has a good trunk area and has performed very well. The high-tech, high voltage systems in this vehicle is nothing for anyone but a trained, certified technician to be messing with. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Thanks for everything again Priuschat and Patrick Wong! I am super excited that my baby has come back to life! There is a certain satisfaction that comes while driving this car that I never got in my other cars. If you owned the car since new, do you recall receiving a recall notice to have the battery modules sealed? It is comfortable, though some taller people haven't liked the head room. If the auxilury battery was the original, it was due for a replacement anyway. I know it's a used car, and bought it as is, but I would have at least liked to know its true condition. Since I was traveling 1200mi I was unwilling to buy without an independent inspection. Great mileage even after 150,000 miles.
Upon ignition, all the warning lights would go on and the engine would stop. The 12 volt battery continiues to lose charge each time. Make sure the security light is flashing. But unlike it's younger 2004 to 2009 Prius the 2001 to 2003 Prius are equiped with factory cruise control which works well except on hills. A sealant should have been applied to each cell to keep that very situation from ever happening. I'm happy that mine lasted 7 years, had good value during that time, and especially that they were replaced under warranty. Low-rolling resistant tires have higher noise levels than most cars.