I have not even seen my car yet. That's how new I am. They said they would explain how everything works whew I go to pick it up but can any of you give me pointers one what I REALLY need him to show me? I'm also very nervous since it is expensive to buy and it is a such a radical change from my 2008 Nissan Forntier. I got options I don't really need, but I hope to keep it for 10 years and make a big cross country trip once or twice a year as well as several weekend trips within half a days drive. I want to believe that this will be a long term lowest cost of ownership car I've ever owned. Is that true? Thanks, Ron
There's nothing special to this car, just put gas in and drive. As you get use to driving the car, you will learn all the features that come with it. Just learn the basics, how to put into gear, park, parking brakes, stop/start. Climate controls, audio controls, navigation controls.....these will take a little time to get used to.....along with voice commands.
Thanks for the reply. It is the middle of the night and I'm having serious second thoughts (preventing sleep ... damit). Maybe I should I just forfeit the $1000 delivery deposit ... something does not feel right. :-( I just wanted a fuel efficient car with a good stereo, and will probably will never use 90% of that "entune" crap (I don't even have a smartphone, in fact I avoid talking on the phone). Somehow I got suckered into all this feature creep. And I don't even like the way it looks with those dinky wheels and from the front it looks like some sort of fat ugly parrot (sorry). Help!
Your deposit should be refundable. Go look at the car, talk to the salesman, then make a decision. Good luck.
Wow... thanks for the encouraging responses. I have driven one similar to it and then saw the Blizzard Pearl with the solar roof in their prep area so asked them to get me a model 4 like that (with legal window tint). I have heard the stereo on low for 30 seconds during my test drive and could already tell it is dramatically better than the stock one on my truck which I decided I was going to sell privately: 2008 Nissan Frontier LE King Cab. Now I know that's what was bugging me; I felt like I was betraying my best friend by "giving" it to them for an embarrassingly low trade in value. Some semi-country or handyman person will snap it up I hope! So I told my dealer that I want to re-figure the Prius cost/financing without the trade in. Changing to that vehicle from my truck will be a major culture shock, but I'm sure I'll get over it soon. =-=-=-=-= @bisco: Are you implying that the "JBL" stereo is good?
I guess I made an nice person-umption that a high tech car like the 2014 Prius would have a decent premium sound system. On teh test drive, I asked the salesman/passenger to turn off the stereo after a fe seconds so I could listen to the car (he was trying to find his favorite county station). After a bit of research here, it's obvious that Toyota cut some corners on music. I'm not really an audiophile, but if my test CD on the JBL does not make me grin and immerse me in the music, it's a deal breaker, in which case I'll just apologize, kindly ask for my $1000 back (or just contest the credit card charge) and look for some other a fuel efficient car with a good factory "premium" sound system, and less plastic panel rattling and road noise. Do the other hybrid Toyotas use the Hybrid Synergy Drive and if so, why are they so much less fuel efficient than the Prius?
I only listen to talk radio, so the stereo has never been much of a concern for me, but the stock system seems good enough. The only annoying thing is that I need to have the volume at 40+ to hear it on AM for some reason. A similar drivetrain can be found in the Camry, etc, but the reason the Prius is so efficient is because it was designed to be.... above all else, and with a number of sacrifices. The other hybrids are just regular ICE vehicles that had a hybrid drive adapted for them. SPH-L300 ?
Well, I cancelled the order for the Prius 4 ... just too expensive and not quite suited for what I really need. Happy right lane cruising y'all ! Ron
If you do buy one, you're really, really passing gas stations. Also the thoing runs on regular gas.....
I bought a Subaru Crosstrek because I occasional need to go on rough roads. It is not a hybrid, but gets 25-32 mpg because it is light weight and not overpowered.
I love the look of the Crosstrek! I just bought a Prius v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon) Two tonight. I didn't want all that other crap that I would never use .
