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Salamander
post Apr 19 2012, 07:55 PM

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QUOTE(lmsf4ever @ Apr 19 2012, 02:24 PM)
i booked early of March, still no news yet... when u booked?
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I booked mine at the beginning of March, no word either except from what I was initially told which was April or May (though it sounded like it leaned more towards May by the earliest), but from hearing the majority here and the mention of a long waiting list I hope it doesn't get extended longer. I went for the black mica.
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post Apr 20 2012, 06:06 PM

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QUOTE(cuz @ Apr 20 2012, 06:00 PM)
how to update my prius c de gps? i bought the c that comes with toyota's gps system. took the sd card out ledi... but unsure whats the model and whr to update the sd card..
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Not sure where else you can find it, but I think you can update at Toyota (for a fee most probably). I'd like to know as well.
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post Apr 21 2012, 12:34 AM

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Is there anyone in East Malaysia who has placed an order (and when)? I think I did read earlier in the thread 1 or 2 people but I think they were in Sarawak or something. Anybody else?
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post Apr 21 2012, 12:58 AM

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QUOTE(vey99 @ Apr 21 2012, 12:48 AM)
wtf is this i see you all book end feb/early mac alrd get the car

then another guy say book end march get in aug

i book mar 19 the SA show me the memo say it will estimate in sept!

damn rugi la liddat
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That is a long time! I don't know if I have the patience to wait that extended period. I want mine now tongue.gif. Hopefully it comes by May for me. I had mine booked on 5th.
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post Apr 21 2012, 01:06 AM

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QUOTE(cheesyken @ Apr 21 2012, 01:02 AM)
my SA just told me my car was given away to other ppl! shit man, i booked end feb and early april should get my car adi. if i didnt ask him why some ppl booked early mar early april adi get i will never know mine originally was already here but he gave to someone else! geeee...now have to wait till May second week
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Hehe you just prompted me to call mine asap - I did think to call in the last few days to double check on if there was any new news on waiting list etc but have procrastinated. Will call tomorrow morning and ask. I definitely don't want to find out like you did. What color did you order btw?
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post Apr 21 2012, 01:51 AM

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Initially I went for the white too, but I called in to have that changed into the black mica, I do wonder what the gray is like. I don't think the pictures on the brochure or online studio pics gave it justice, kinda not accurate. I saw some pics of the gray one which I often mistook for being black.
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post Apr 21 2012, 08:13 PM

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QUOTE(calyxhybrid @ Apr 21 2012, 04:17 PM)
Mine booked mid FEB n rcv mid APR that was few days ago, but I turned down my SA n asked him to pass it to others first bcos waitin for my JPJ tendered number. So I requested my SA arrange it for me on mid MAY.

For anyone who can't wait or just start to book now; I got a friend who will be receiving the Prius C soon n decide to let it go.  Anyone interested can PM me.
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That's mighty nice of you and your friend, someone will be interested I'm sure smile.gif

On my end (Sabah), I don't think I've seen any Prius c's on the road yet, unless I'm blind - anyone in KK seen any on the road yet (and not the ones they use for test drive hehe)?
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post Apr 21 2012, 09:18 PM

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QUOTE(timeonce @ Apr 21 2012, 09:03 PM)
wow.. im in kl but i also didnt see any prius c on road yet.. TT. Hope mine come fast as well . I just change my orange to blue metalic with my SA. As saw in review its darn cool. Anyone know when can we get toyota TRD body kit and will it effect the drag co efficiency ?
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Hm, I am curious about that too on how it may effect mileage. I may also think of changing the wheels in future to lighter ones but I will stick to 15" (There are a few posts on the priuschat forum regarding wheel sizes etc and what may/may not work). I do like that TRD kit, I wonder what else will come out. Not so interested in the Modellista though.

I want to get a mat like this too:
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And a nice fitting sunshade similar to this:
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The cargo space at the back, under it there are those 2 large foam pieces that rest above the spare tire, I wonder if we can craft our own foam pieces to give slightly more space back there, just seems like a bit of wasted space though they probably had their reasons for making it that way.
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post Apr 22 2012, 01:32 AM

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QUOTE(nick.tan1 @ Apr 22 2012, 01:22 AM)
I book mine in end of march. Dunno when can get it. Heard sa said got next shipment nextweek.  Waiting his news whether he can grab for me. Btw, any of you guys having avy discount for booking this car?
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As for me, the answer is no.
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post Apr 22 2012, 07:44 PM

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QUOTE(calyxhybrid @ Apr 22 2012, 04:22 PM)
It is very common to ask for discount from your SA. We are not in the market buying fruits but we
are doing a 2nd biggest purchase besides our house.  If u don't ask for discount they are smart and
pretend to keep quite or when u ask them they will give u guys excuses that this car is a brand new
hot model so no discounts. The SA will also give u reasons that the waiting list is too long therefore
no discounts at all.

I got a fren who never nego at all with the SA, even can get the SA's personal discount RM500/=.
Another fren nego and managed to get RM800/= plus free RM210 JPJ normal registration no. and
also free cheap windscreen/window tint which he opted for change of a good 3M car floor mats.
Last week I companied my MD to enquire about the new Camry and he also enquired about the
Prius C which he's not interested to purchase, the SA quickly offered us a discount of RM1000/= for
the Prius C plus few freebies which the SA never reveal to us unless we commit the purchase.

I asked my secretary to survey the discounts offer for Prius C from various showrooms nationwide. 
Then I realized that regardless the main distributors or outside dealers in any states;  their SA's
discounts varied and from the range of RM500/= to RM1200/= and some even throw in JPJ registration
number selection RM300 for free, free cheap windscreen/window tint (which many ppl don't want it),
free good quality floor mats, free full tank petrol on car delivery time and etc.  It all depends on your
negotiation skills.

Even the same main distributor's branches or same dealer's branches; their services and professionalism
are different. Some SA is friendly and give u a good experience from day 1 to delivery of your car and
after sales services. Some SA's courtesy character change after you sign the dotted lines on the retail
customer order form.
My fren told me his UMW's SA totally change when he went back for services. Many times he told his SA
the problems on his car but his SA don't even want to listen at all and pushed him to refer to the service
technician and gave excuses that all SA cannot interfere with the service department bcos the service
personnels got no benefit from the commissions on the sales unlike the SA and don't want the SA to
interfere in their work.  Come on la, don't bulls*** my fren...  sales dept. and service dept. are all under
1 company. The SA can give advice to my fren or at least follow up.

Therefore u must do the survey first before u make any decisions on which showrooms and the right SA. 
It is your rights to ask for discounts and other offers.
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True, but in the end I'm still paying a higher fee on the car because I'm on the east and there was the shipping cost included and we did ask but the prices were basically fixed with what else they had offered. I pretty much drilled any info out of the SA for a month+ before committing but in the end there wasn't that much extras. You guys are kinda lucky. Thanks for the advice!

I hear you about the attitude change from some SA though, it's nasty when they do a total 180 - all about sales and zero customer satisfaction/support, especially those ones that like to make excuses. Luckily I've managed to avoid that kind of situation, but I've heard bad stories from friends and some family members.

As for anyone else, you guys should take his advice to :> thanks again!
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post Apr 23 2012, 04:31 AM

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QUOTE(calyxhybrid @ Apr 22 2012, 11:47 PM)
I don't know about your situation there but in west most of the showrooms at least offered RM500/= discounts without asking them and if u know the SA or ask for discount, u can get more for the Prius C.  Maybe here got more competitions. No choice if got no discounts in your region but at least he must give you good after sales service.

My fren in Kota Kinabalu never ask for any discount when he got his Prius 1.8, so his SA kept quite. Worst still his SA there is calculative on everything single thing and poor knowledge on Hybrid Synergy Drive. Even the simple bluetooth voice command control function, his SA hv to wait for the SA manager and service technician for help.
Now in the west the discounts for Prius 1.8 is  RM1,000/=  to  RM2,000/=  and plus freebies.
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I can attest to that, many employ the "don't ask don't get" tactic (I guess it really depends on the individuals morals/mindset) - alot of the questions I threw at a few SA's here they couldn't even answer when I tested them. I also asked back in early feb at umw and they told me the personnel hasn't been trained yet for servicing (not surprising since it's new I guess). I hope they are quick learners lol.

On another note, those that are curious and don't already have these can check it out:

Prius C manual [NA ver]
Prius C dismantle manual
Prius C emergency response guide


Added on April 23, 2012, 4:42 am
QUOTE(s3nInsight @ Apr 23 2012, 02:32 AM)
Hi Prius C owner, please share the service maintenance schedule & cost.
Thanks.
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I am not sure how it translates to our end, and how many kms or the cost but it should at least give you a general idea.

Prius C maintenance schedule

And breaking in:
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This post has been edited by Salamander: Apr 23 2012, 04:42 AM
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post Apr 23 2012, 07:52 AM

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QUOTE(beck_ken @ Apr 22 2012, 11:55 PM)
So far on the road, I only saw mine cruising mex-kl daily (730am to 8am and 5pm to 6pm) and another red colour one...  whistling.gif

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Haha, yesterday afternoon around 2pm my brother called me and told me he saw a red one too, could've been the same one you saw (or just a coincidence), he said that was the first one he saw on the road so far.

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post Apr 26 2012, 08:01 PM

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QUOTE(nikon @ Apr 26 2012, 02:44 PM)
And what is B mode on auto drive ? when to use it ?
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Some information on B mode

 

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