Bronsin Goes To The Toyota Dealer To See What Sup Wit Dat

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Which (do you think) overall (day in and day out) would be a combination of easiest to use and extracting the most re MPG increase ---- your ScanGauge'd Yaris (if it=an automatic to make it more like the Prius C) or an "economy screen'd" Prius C?

I think that the Prius C shows more of what the car "is really doing" for example (depending on the screen you are on, as there are multiple screens you can view) ... whether it be running on batteries or gas. So .. if anything I would have to say that you have to be careful to not treat it like a movie that you should be watching (as that can quickly turn into a driver distracted issue). I really like the display of the cost of your trip .. which is kinda neat that when you go across town and the car will show your fuel economy (like 3.7L/100 KM for your trip) and for example that it costs you 18 cents for the trip. So .. you really can see what sort of mileage and costs you are experiencing. Of course .. I am referring to a Canadian model car.

But to answer your question .. I really like my ScanGauge for my purposes right now (as obviously the Yaris (2007 Year) doesn't have any of the built in fuel displays like the more modern vehicles).

The ScanGauge shows me my instantaneous fuel economy (which I love) .. and my average for the trip I am on. So I can easily see how things (like changing gears) make a difference in my quest for better mileage. I think overall the Prius just shows you (if you desire) more information, but as far as ease of use, I would give it to the ScanGauge, but the Prius wins in the cool category. (I have the ScanGauge E which is really really simple as it only shows 2 items on the screen).

I personally believe that there is ALOT of false information out there when it comes to the Prius. In particular things like the need to replace batteries.

If you want to see a review (from an owner) of a Prius C . . here is a pretty good video (and it DOES show you some of the "economy screens") :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RqbPiilUnE

Fortunately, I have a very close source of very reliable information on Toyota vehicles. My brother in law is a manager at a large Toyota dealer and has until recently been the service manager (for close to 20 years) .. so if I really want the truth about ANY Toyota vehicle ... I just have to ask. It was also a very big factor why I replaced my Accord with a Yaris.

I knew that I could bring my Yaris in for servicing and I would get the truth about what I really needed and not some bs from a dealer that was just trying to add to the bottom line. When I need something on my Yaris .. I know that I will get the truth from someone that has seen the Yaris since birth (and knows what issues each Toyota vehicle has)