The Prius Plug In looks great, and I have been waiting for it to come to Illinois since it was released last year. Toyota's website said for a year that it would be released nationally "in 2013." Recently that has been changed to say "availability in additional states is currently under study." Do any gearheads know what has caused the delay and when (if?) it might become more broadly available? (Bonus question: what is so difficult about releasing it nationwide? Low production? Regulatory issues? It seems like it shouldn't be that hard.)
posted by AgentRocket
on May 10, 2013 -
3 answers
We're likely going to buy a used (2006 or 2007) Prius soon. Any advice from Prius owners would be appreciated! E.g., problems you've had that we can ask our mechanic to check on before buying; unexpected likes or dislikes about the car; your experience with aging batteries; regrets you didn't buy a different hybrid instead? Thanks all!
posted by b_alex_a
on Feb 17, 2013 -
24 answers
I recently bought a 2011 Toyota Corolla with 37,000 miles on it, it's Toyota certified. I drive about 2000 miles per month (probably more). When I'm done with college, I'm hoping to move closer to work at reduce my overall commute by 50% or more, but right now I'm stuck at 2000ish miles a month (lots of alone car time).
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posted by snow_mac
on Aug 22, 2012 -
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I have a 1999 Toyota Avalon. I noticed the small plastic grille below my left headlight missing and there's a dangling plug inside. I can't figure out what used to be in there. The car still runs fine. Inside the passenger-side grille is a grey plastic box, probably connected to a similar plug.
posted by boognish
on Jun 27, 2010 -
4 answers
Calling those w/ more knowledge of cars than I... 1999 Toyota Camry with a well-documented Check Engine light problem. How can I convince people/mechanics that the problem is a low-percentage systemic design flaw and not something that needs replacing if there's never been a recall issued?
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posted by Lacking Subtlety
on Nov 5, 2009 -
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I'm generally freaking out about buying a car (used, my first) and have a short laundry list of very general questions.
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posted by Shepherd
on Jul 28, 2009 -
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How long can I wait to replace a purge valve in my '98 Toyota Corolla? How much is a reasonable price for getting this done?
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posted by lblair
on Dec 15, 2008 -
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My old Toyota Camry gets a strange oily build up on the inside of the windshield every month and a half--traditional cleaning methods don't work. How do I clean it? Help me not crash and die.
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posted by eralclare
on Oct 17, 2007 -
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I have a relative who bought a new Toyota and returned it for repair. The dealership claimed it would be covered under warranty
before fixing it, but said it wouldn't be covered
after fixing it. He can't afford the unexpected repair bill, so he risks losing the entire car to a lien. Any advice?
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posted by helios
on Dec 2, 2006 -
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How hard and expensive it would be to import a Toyota from Canada into the US? We're looking at the Yaris, but
the love of my life wants the 5 door hatchback and Toyota only sells the 3 door in the US. This is new for us, so please help out!
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posted by NortonDC
on Aug 21, 2006 -
25 answers
Sometimes when I try to start my car, it doesn't seem to "catch". This only happens sometimes, and when I took it to the shop, they couldn't find anything wrong.
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posted by exceptinsects
on Jul 3, 2006 -
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Buying a mini-van, and with the help of Ask Mefi, Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book, I know I want a Toyota Sienna LE. Got all the cash. Want to minimize the notorious hassle of running the car dealer gantlet. (More inside.)
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posted by sacre_bleu
on Jun 7, 2004 -
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