Does DA use brake pads or regen? I see that my lights turn on and I’m braking earlier than I’d like to at lights for people behind me, but I’m also capturing a lot of energy. But if I’m using the pads, I’d rather brake myself as I’m way less jerky than DA.
Purchased yesterday but did a bunch of negotiating via email with five or so dealers in the area. They wouldn’t give me OTDs but were willing to give me ‘eQuotes’ that didn’t include TTL. Love the color and it worked out that it was the lowest priced. First choice was dark cosmos but there weren’t any with similar specs around me. Hot tip but also kind of common sense: If you’re trading in get quotes from CarMax and Carvana. The dealer offered me $500 for my clunker and CarMax didn’t bat an eye at my $2600 online quote.
SE AWD, Convenience, Cold Weather, mud guards, door edge guards, all weather mats, $36,1xx OTD. Purchased in northern IL suburbs, negotiated price to $33k flat before TTL which according to Consumer Reports anything under $33,319 for that exact spec was in the ‘Excellent’ category.
Just got back from the tint shop, 35% all around as that’s what’s legal for sedans in IL. Thought about 20% in the back but I’m a non-white and don’t need any extra attention. Also already installed cupholder/phone/cubby protector, seat back protector for kids, and seat protector for car seats.
Now for my questions:
Q1: What’s the verdict on these paddles on Eco Mode? I’ve seen people argue both sides here but can’t find anything conclusive as to whether or not I should just brake or use the left paddle more and more as I slowly creep to a stop.
Q2: Is there a way to disable the turn by turn showing in the gauge cluster? I’d rather obsess over my glorious mpgs and keep directions on the screen.
Q3: Every time I turn on the car my phone asks if I want to give permission or something to the Toyota app. I think I hit ignore once and my CarPlay didn’t connect but I also don’t want to hit allow every time I get in the car.
Q4: Recommendations for trunk organization? I don’t want it too big as I like to pretend to be a golfer and need space for the clubs in the wide part, so ideally something that goes in the far back. Anyone buy an Amazon/temu net? Links welcome.
Q5: Cheapest oil in bulk y’all can find that’s to manufacturer’s recommendation? Lowest I can find is Amazon 1qt Mobile 1.
Edit: added a question.