Toyota Prius Tire Cost?? I’m looking into buying a 2002 Toyota that needs tires. It is my understanding that the tires have to have a rating that can carry the weight of the batteries. Can somebody give me a high and low figure of what i might pay for a set of tires. Thanks, Answer: Under $400 for all 4 mounted/balanced Toyota Prius Tires...
Mechanics That Work On Prius Hybrid Cars
Can I take my Toyota prius to any mechanic since the technology is new will they be able to work on it? Answer Hybrid technology is not “new”. Any good shop should know how to properly handle your Toyota Prius. Automotive technology advances pretty quickly now and to stay in business in this field you have to know what your doing. If your not...
What do ladies think of a guy in a Prius?
Mar 24, 2011
Is a Prius ok for a single guy? So, I’m looking for a new car and need some advice. I’ve considered Infinity G35s, Mercedes E350′s, new Maximas, and Altimas. All these cars have something I don’t like about them, so I’m thinking of just going economical and getting a Toyota Prius. Now I checked out a Prius and it’ll...
Toyota Prius Emergency Brake Light Issue
Mar 23, 2011
Prius owners out there? i have lots of questions! i’m a new/used owner… …when starting up the engine, i release the emergency break and press the start button. why does the break light sometimes not turn off? i re-press the start button [which is red now] and the engine cuts off. i put in the key and it will work. why does it sometimes...
Which car to buy? Prius, Sonata, HS250h or Elantra
Mar 23, 2011
Which car to buy? Toyota Prius, Sonata, HS250h, Elantra My commute is 80 miles per day and is primarily (95%) highway driving. I have a wife and 2 kids. I want a miser on gas as well as adequate performance (acceleration/handling). I can spend up to $30K, but of course the more I save the better. I’ve narrowed my choices down to the following: 2011...
Costs Of A New Prius Battery Worth it?
Mar 22, 2011
Costs Of A New Prius Battery Worth it? The battery currently costs in the ballpark of what a transmission rebuild and is usually required at about the same time a typical conventional automatic transmission would need a rebuild. When it needs replacing, the car can still be driven, which is often not the case when a conventional automatic transmission goes out....