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    Package 5 or 7- Advice needed for new 2006 Prius

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mcbrunnhilde @ Jul 21 2006, 03:35 AM) 289850</div> I notice that quite a number of folks comment regarding the...
    Post by: bbielek, Jul 21, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2006 Nav question

    You can "Mark" any point and name it whatever you like. Then you can set it as a Quick destination to facilitate voice commands.
    Post by: bbielek, Jul 21, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Package 5 or 7- Advice needed for new 2006 Prius

    I have both Garmin and Lowrance portable units in other vehicles. Each of the three have strengths and weaknesses, but the system in the Prius is...
    Post by: bbielek, Jul 20, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    freeway merging

    One point everyone seems to miss is that other little rule you should have learned when learning to drive - leave one car length between you and...
    Post by: bbielek, Jul 17, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    What is wrong with the state of Flordia?

    Y'all just stay living where you are. Just come down now and then for a visit so that we don't have to put up with those little irritations, like...
    Post by: bbielek, Jun 27, 2006 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Towing the Prius behind an RV

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tochatihu @ Jun 20 2006, 03:05 PM) 274193</div> All good points. The Demco dolly that I use doesn't raise the front...
    Post by: bbielek, Jun 21, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Towing the Prius behind an RV

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SomervillePrius @ Jun 20 2006, 01:14 PM) 274124</div> I don't have the manual in front of me but I did check and it...
    Post by: bbielek, Jun 20, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Towing the Prius behind an RV

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CompWolf @ Jun 20 2006, 01:00 PM) 274120</div> One point to remember - EMERGENCY BRAKE OFF! This is a lesson I...
    Post by: bbielek, Jun 20, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Towing the Prius behind an RV

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(CompWolf @ Jun 20 2006, 10:06 AM) 274048</div> Took ours on a 600 mile journey a couple of weeks ago. Towed on a...
    Post by: bbielek, Jun 20, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Recalled or not recalled, that is the question

    My manufacture date is April '06 - well after November '05.
    Post by: bbielek, Jun 19, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    occupation

    Me - Civil Engineer specializing in airports; and Wife - clinical psychologist.
    Post by: bbielek, Jun 19, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Level of Dissatisfaction With the Prius Driver's Seat

    Actually, the seats are pretty good for me although if they went back just a bit further and had a bit more thigh support I would be happier. I...
    Post by: bbielek, Jun 19, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Factory XM Radio INSTALLED

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Gonzo @ Jun 7 2006, 11:53 AM) 267254</div> I bought and installed the unit from Factory Interactive. The install...
    Post by: bbielek, Jun 8, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Brake experience

    My 2006 stops smoothly with no noticable transition, no jerking - nada. Just a smooth stop.
    Post by: bbielek, Jun 7, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius or Jetta

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(B Rad @ Jun 7 2006, 01:49 PM) 267330</div> Yep. We traded in my wife's 11-year old Previa with 285,000 miles on her...
    Post by: bbielek, Jun 7, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum