She say for review prius & prius c owners.

"we are in the midst of actually compiling a few videos on Prius & PRIUS c owners to hear your ownership experience. This video will be featuring about 6 - 10 owners of Prius & PRIUS c and will be played in the Toyota website, social media pages, showrooms & roadshows. "

* written from confirmation email. 

Any guys here get invite?

to ericpires,

1) One mode spoil ah.. not sure. But mostly u can drive at normal mode is more than enough. Can go back to Toyota and service anytime. My sister Prius got Power, Eco and EV mode. So far no problem with mode switching

2) See which one you prefer. I would recommend normal mode always as seem eco mode will map your throttle down alot and you need to press alot when you need to drive faster.

3) Meaning got water in the spare tires compartment. Not all PC had this problem. But think UMW Toyota will sort it out as still in warranty.

Thanks timeonce for your answers. Very informative indeed.

Want to ask u guys, when u drive your Prius C on the highway, would it feel underpowered? Like, need to `tekan` a lot for it to move?

The issue of unpoweredness is very subjective. I always think it depends on the vehicle u hv driven before this ride. If u drive a 1.8/2.0l petrol car before this, u'll sure feel this is unpowered.

to EVA01,

Think conqu3ror is the first metallic blue in our LYN PC club ^^ . I'm distant second ^^ .
Yup maybe can also. Cyberjaya seem a good run. All can drive from Mex there ^^ and have photo shoot haha. ^^

Any professional Photographer here ^^

to conqu3ror,

Any venue u recommend. Seem Putrajaya is a good place for gathering especially we can park our PC in one long row ^^ . If can we have all colours meaning 7 type of colour PC taking picture together. It will look great.

Where you stay conqu3ror ? I'm in Wangsa Maju area

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Added on September 19, 2012, 12:44 pmAnyone with any suggestion to update on page 1 ? I was thinking we discuss tyres and insurance as well. ^^ Any comment on this 2 issue ?

hi any 1 know if there is a minor scratches on the piece before the spoiler (steal material), can i just touch up or have to repaint? Mine is pearl white PC

scratched like this also can cover?

i heard my fren said virgin paint is the best, is it worth to repaint? it will cost rm250 btw

Just got my PC this morning, silver, WXJ **38, cheras!!! Excited!

Can't get used to the brake and pedal. Need to take some time. First trip about 30km, managed to reach 21km/l only.

Amazed by the way to lock and unlock the car.

Toyota upgrade the radio specs, I got bluetooth without extra cost!!

My SA warn me not to change the rim, she said will void warranty.

haha true but those IMA hybrid still claim can get 600-650km per rm60 .. got 1 jazz hybrid keep saying our HSD hybrid not good their is better .. and also claim our EV mode when run 99.9km/L for few km is called CHEAT driving ..
last few day comment more worst can say if toyota hybrid is better why he and other owner buy honda ?? WTF ??

Prius V is smaller. This is the one im eyeing for ^^

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Added on October 4, 2012, 11:32 pmOur PC battery will be replace by new tech lithium ion. TT.

thanks keanutan...
Yea i mean full to half and half to empty fuel indicator is not 100% reflect of full to empty tank...

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Added on October 5, 2012, 9:09 pm

By simple math...you fuel up 20L n get 450km give you FC 22.5km/L..mean fulltank 810km...
But fulltank with 36L is heavier than 20L...so the car acceleration not same...provided that your driving behaviour same...
And 1 bar beep basically got 2-4L reserve...so you will not use full 36L...

My last reading show mileage to go already 0km then 1 bar fuel indicator start beep...

36L fuel is only 12Kg heavier than 20L fuel, which is just 1 percent of the car weight, the impact to the FC is neglect able.

Actually you don't need to take the fuel tank size and shape into consideration, just use the pump to put in 30L, use my method post earlier, record it few times, then you can easily calculate your FC, and you do the extrapolation to the full tank, you will get 800++KM.

Totally agree. ^^ If u keep pressing pedal and change speed. Seem it effect ur PC FC ^^

Wow... got quite a scared as today in Sunway a driver knock into my PC as doing illegal turn and my side mirror got damage.. TT

To add to bad day. Just woke up and find 2 ppl in Vios attempt to hijack my PC outside my house. Lucky the dog woke me up and spoil their day.

Anyone got any suggestion for security for their PC ? WIsh to put GPS tracker and steering lock now

Just to share this info, this will give peace of mind to all Keyless Entry Car Owner.

Prius is least likely to be stolen.

vehicles are less likely to get stolen because they’re, well, boring. Other times it’s because they have hefty security systems, high technology or their parts aren’t worth much overseas. In the case of the Prius, there is a smart key involved (high technology). When the Prius is still it its factory stages, its smart key has a unique Key ID Code burned into its memory as well as a Vehicle ID Code, which is unique to the vehicle it is paired with. Without the key in the car, the vehicle cannot be operated - both the engine and steering wheel are locked. In fact, the only recorded thefts of the Prius are by people who either left their keys in the car or out in the open.

http://802toyota.blogspot.com/2011/10/ho-to-steal-prius.html

Thanks for the reply, I will be going from Penang to KL this friday so I have to confirm dulu =p anyone else can gimme any other advice?

Hi Guys. Newbie here. My Aqua Mica will be ready on coming Wednesday. Me, like louis198920, going to pick up my car from Penang, then will drive it back to KL on the next day. And, like louis, I'm concern on the engine breaking in issue.
I made some research through the net (the best auto advice source i have since I don't know any automotive engineer), and I found a few contradicting suggestions on the method:

1. low rev break-in: TREAT GENTLY - For a few hundred miles (500-2000 MILES, varies from sources) that the rev should be ranging from 3000 - 3500 rpm or not more than 1/4 throttle, or 75 % of max power (or blah blah blah... you got the idea). Keep the speed low.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_should_you_%...in%27_a_new_car
http://www.driverside.com/auto-library/bre...n_a_new_car-566

2. high rev break-in: ALL THE WAY OUT, NO WORRIES: this is the easiest, rev up and accelerate as much as possible (prefereably on racetracks, just be careful on streets) for 200 miles. This dude sounds like he has experience in cars.
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

3. keep rev swinging, max rev not important: NO CONSTANT SPEED - this method says rpm and speed is not important, the most important point is to keep the engine swings between high and low revs.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive...article4180794/

4. long winded method: THIS SOUNDS LIKE A FACTORY METHOD - a long procedural way of breaking in engine, involving switching off the engine to complete cool downs. ** read yourself
http://www.ntnoa.org/enginebreakin.htm

5. choose either high or low rev, depending your future demand: FORGIVING METHOD - a dude in a forum claimed that is method is suggested by Ferarri (but I could not find this method in ferarri related sites)

6. no need to break in: YIPPEE, NO SWEATS! - the logic is modern construction of piston rings and break in has been done in the factory
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_should_you_%...in%27_a_new_car

7. follow the car's manual book: VERY DIPLOMATIC METHOD - despite all the above mentioned methods, most authors still advise to follow car manual (who knows, maybe to avoid possible lawsuit for misleading the audience). But the author of method #2 above disagrees and has his own opinion on this

Note that the opinions really vary in terms of:
Duration - some people say 20 min (or alike) of breaking in, others say nothing about duration
Mileage - some say 200 miles, others 1000 miles, or even 5k miles or a lifetime!

My Qs:
1. Which is the correct method?
2. What did the manual say about engine breaking in?
3. MOST IMPORTANTLY, do the above method applied to hybrids, since in hybrids the electronics is controlling the engine output with interference from the motor, not the driver? What i mean is, you wanna the swing to high rev by pressing on the accelerator, but the engine rev up lazily with the help from the electric motor, so ultimately you can't rev up the engine fast enough.
             

Probably easier to just use hand brake to control.

Saw a white PC on Old Klang Road this afternoon. It was at the traffic light near the police station. There was a Myvi and a Jazz in line with it at the traffic light stop. Actually it is not small at all comparing with the other two car(exterior got a better  sporty look). I think it look better compare with the others.....

I recently google around and summaries some pros and cons comments from US & Europe on PC.
Pros:

Outstanding fuel economy
Affordable pricing
Easy to drive and park
Snakes through traffic and parks as easy as a Seaway
Standard Bluetooth and USB port
Hatchback convenience; surprisingly serviceable back seat.
Seat comfort is good for a small car.
At trim level 3 and above an electronic lover's playground.
Voice commands for audio/nav system.
USB plug for iPod, smartphone, or even just a thumb drive full of MP3s.
Fun to drive, Spiritedly, Roomy for its size
Stellar fuel economy; favourable pricing; roomy interior; fairly sporty for a hybrid.
Cons:

Awkward interior styling
Engine is pushed to its limits on steep hills
Easily intimidated by pick-ups and SUVs
Underpowered engine
Tight second row
Seats lack lumbar adjustment.
Visors need extenders.
Audio/nav display panel hard to read in direct sun.
No voice command to switch to USB mode.
Could use a rear anti sway bar.
Large bumps are not well absorbed by the suspension.
Offset instrument cluster
Low speed brake pedal feel
Ride can be stiff over some roads; poor interior materials quality; noticeable wind noise; slow acceleration.
Acceleration might get on the highway can be scary at times.
There was also a comment on the wheel size, saying that it does not have any impact to the road holding. Is the true?

I always thought that having a wider wheel will get a better road holding coz of its heavier. Any thought?

Bro you must be right. Thinking about it, the PC launch on this year Feb. By the time he got it might be 2~3 months later. Let say on May he got his PC, so to say in 5 months time he drove 8000 km. 1600 km per month, 53.5 km travelling on the road per day. Well, still ok...I travel around 46 km per day at klang valley to work. 

Anyway, folks over there at Penang will check it over before buying it. I don't think ppl there are so stupid to buy it straight way. Don't you agree, bro?