12V battery is used to start the engine in conventional car. It is used once per trip normally. In PC, the engine is started multiple time with EV on and off. So my questions are:

1. In PC, 12V battery tear and wear more than those conventional car?

2. How often 12V battery need to be changed?

3. If PC 144V battery full or half, but 12V battery is drained, can we still start the car? or can run it in EV mode only?

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Added on December 31, 2012, 1:21 amCheapest PC in Singapore is SGD 138,988 (= RM347,470).

For comparison, latest Mercedes E200 in Malaysia sold at the price of RM363,060 (extra RM15,950 only); 86 in Singapore sold at the price SGD 185,988 (extra SGD47,000 only).

Are the Singaporean PC owner crazy or what?

This post has been edited by aragongon: Dec 31 2012, 01:21 AM

So to say that in Malaysia now must fast fast buy the PC, coz its so cheap.... .....now I know why so many ppl buy Prius.

my wife still crazy about DRL on priusC TRD... any one can suggest best shop to install that.. and the price....

DRL only? not with kits? i also want leh...

Price anf installation survey.....
toyota Ori DVD+reverse camera....
at what the cost and where can we install without the risk of voiding warranty.....

Anyone thinking of getting sharkfin antenna on the car instead if the current

This post has been edited by KnightFox: Dec 31 2012, 01:05 PM

Anyone getting his/her silver pc this few days?
this morning just saw they delivery the car at Cheras branch

PC engine is not started by a normal 12V starter, instead the engine is started by one of the EV motors through the power split device:
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/hybrid-car7.htm
http://eahart.com/prius/psd/

yepp DRL only.. my PC already have TRD skirting..

wow o.o would the lamp garnish look better if it is in red? =/

Yes...but I couldn't find a matching red color :-(

matching for my black mica though

Hmmmm, after few days of testing my driving behavior, these r my results

Behavior 2:
1. Drive as I dont have to brake.
2. Let the car roll when going down slope.
3. Always allow battery power to assist when going up a slope. (require some training on the right feet )
4. Drive slow (EV mode kicks in automatically) in the city or housing area.
5. Drive fast (5-10km/h below speed limits).
6. Forecast the traffic ahead
7. Do not drive like a turtle on the road. Time is money.

Trip 1 - Selayang to Glenmarie
Trip 2 - Glenmarie to Mont Kiara (forgot to take pica)
Trip 3 - Mont Kiara to Glenmarie
Trip 4 - Glenmarie to Selayang

All trips consist of stop, slow traffic, jam, going up n down slopes, highway.

Results:
1. Not bad
2. I enjoy my ride, as I drive fast during highway
3. Alot of tar collected on my white PC. Any good tar removal to recommend? Im using Kit's, doesnt really help




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u drove 2xkm with 48minutes?!

Jam is like that looo

Happy New Year, PC members!!!

Btw Keanutan, May i know did u modify your rim? or in what situation u reach 185? down hill?

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Added on January 1, 2013, 2:48 amNot advisable because i feel the engine oil used before first service is just for you to use for a while. After i used for some time i here some clanking sound from engine. not so good to engine.

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Added on January 1, 2013, 2:55 amMay I know where did u get the shark fin antenna? Is it functional? or just cover?

This post has been edited by kenhong15: Jan 1 2013, 02:55 AM

thinking to get a VW sharkfin to install on the PC, haha very cute antenna

TS, please add me to owner list.
White PC. Since May12. Thank you.
Anyone mod to 16" sport rims?

Bro, cannot judge by average speed. We have stops = 0km/h, it will averaged the speed.

Any of you installed the DRL? Do share the experience, cost and pictures. Happy New Year!