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    Problems with AT Package Electronics...Freezing?

    I know this thread is pretty old, but the same thing just happened on our 2-month-old 2012 Prius V Five AT. Has anyone else experienced this...
    Post by: paco-shalom, May 27, 2013 in forum: Prius v Audio and Electronics
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    Dead transmission at 88K miles

    The dealership ordered the new transaxle and it should be installed tomorrow. Toyota Customer Care was helpful and is covering part of the repair...
    Post by: paco-shalom, May 23, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dead transmission at 88K miles

    I agree that this does not seem to be a common issue. There are many threads here that say ATF replacement is not necessary until at least 100K...
    Post by: paco-shalom, May 20, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dead transmission at 88K miles

    Unfortunately Phoenix is not in a CARB state, so it's not covered under the TSB warranty extension either.
    Post by: paco-shalom, May 20, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dead transmission at 88K miles

    The only work done recently was the steering shaft recall, coolant flush, and oil/filter changes. The AC has never needed maintenance. So far all...
    Post by: paco-shalom, May 20, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Dead transmission at 88K miles

    I was driving a friend home yesterday, pulled to the curb to let her out, and the car stalled. It would not go back into READY mode, so I had it...
    Thread by: paco-shalom, May 20, 2013, 23 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Just bought a V3 way under MSRP!

    For those of you who live in Arizona and bought your car in California, how did the sales tax and registration work? I'm mostly curious about the...
    Post by: paco-shalom, Dec 18, 2011 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    Navigation (getting a DVD update)

    I'd like to add a few points that might help address some of the prior questions: DVD versions: There has been a new version (current version is...
    Post by: paco-shalom, May 10, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Odd interior smell

    I have an '05. For the past two years, my wife, who has a much more sensitive sense of smell than me, has commented nearly every time I get home...
    Post by: paco-shalom, Nov 5, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    New tires...

    I believe the Michelin X Radials have a slightly larger diameter than some other new tires like the HydroEdge. I would expect this to result in a...
    Post by: paco-shalom, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Best Michelin tire to replace the OEMs with?

    Costco prices are $540 + sales tax where it applies. Then they are offering a $70 gift card rebate on any Michelin full set purchase. The price...
    Post by: paco-shalom, Aug 3, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    window tinting

    I have the same tint as priuswei, done in Phoenix, AZ. Here tinting is a must. Many dealers tint all their cars and those that don't will usually...
    Post by: paco-shalom, Jul 15, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Help! Need fast answer on Tinting.

    I had my 05 tinted when I moved to Phoenix almost 3 years ago. I'm not sure of the tint brand, but it's dark enough and there is no discoloration...
    Post by: paco-shalom, May 20, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Why you can't buy a new car online

    I'm not sure about this at all. What's the difference between having a new car shipped from a dealer elsewhere and the vehicle shipments that are...
    Post by: paco-shalom, Feb 23, 2009 in forum: Local Prius Club Main Forum