ok so i'm flying out to TX later this month and picking it up and driving back to VA. Shoudl be about a 23 hour drive it's a 2005 prius with EVERYTHING and leather seat with only 27k on it.... is there anything that i should bring for the roadtrip? and tips for those who have done long road trips? Thanks
Sounds like an exciting adventure. I did that one time and had a blast. It would be good to allow some time at the pick up destination to read the manual, particularly the parts about the radio, hvac and switches so you don't do what I did. That was trying to figure out what everything did while driving on the interstate. Not smart! Besides some good maps or a GPS, I would also take a small 12vt battery in case the 12vt battery lays an egg on the trip. There are numerous posts here about where to connect it under the hood. Put correct tire pressure in it, check all fluids and marvel at the driving experience while enjoying the gas mileage. And take your cel phone charger. Good luck.
Sounds like a good find. Press the tires to 40 front and 38 aft. I would take some time to read the manual as well. All though I drove mine 100 miles without reading my manual. Take your time and enjoy!I wouldn't take a spare battery, its just added weight. Hal
Sounds like a great deal! As others have said, take a few minutes before you leave to read the manual. Learn where all the basic controls (lights, wipers, etc) are, and check out the section on warning lights (hopefully you won't see any). Other than that, bring a bunch of CD's with you and enjoy the drive.
Watch your gas gauge. Don't get below two dits. By the time you get to VA you'll realize how unpredictable the gauge can be. David
The battery warnings others have talked about are due to the way the HSD system works. The "normal" 12volt battery doesn't start/crank the gas engine (ICE) so it can be difficult to tell when it is getting weak like you can when you hear slow cranking in a non-hybrid. So, check to see when or if the 12v battery was replaced. Although the owners manual will go more in depth, you can find out most of what you really need to know for the trip beforehand with the Toyota quick reference guide found online: Toyota - Vehicle Quick Reference Guides Start taking pain relievers after lunch and stick with water to reduce pit stops. STOP driving when you get tired. Enjoy your trip by stopping to "smell the roses" along the way, take lots of pictures, etc.
Congratulations to you. The major item to bring on your trip is one or more credit cards with sufficient spending reserve to pay for auto repairs... Seriously, I suggest that you carefully inspect the car before you accept delivery. A very low mileage car may not have had frequent enough oil changes, which should have been done at least annually. The tires may be underinflated and/or need to be replaced. The 12V battery may also need to be replaced. Check the lights and wipers before you start your trip and replace any marginal items. Make sure that all vehicle fluids are full. Good luck.
I purchased my 2006 Prius last Aug. and it has been flawless. Still on the Goodyear Integrity tires witch give me great FE. I changed oil to synthetic 0-20 the day after I got home. I check the 12v battery occasionally to make sure it is still above 12.6 Volts. So far so good. I am on holidays at Dessert Hot Springs and the Prius ran flawlessly all the way. 4.4 ltr. per 100 kilometers. I haven't converted it to US gal. yet. They always tell you to be careful with low mileage auto's, but so far so good. The G2 is one fine car! Hal
