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    Prius Smell Removal

    This is an interesting thread. I used to work for a Honda dealer in OK, so I know about smelly A/C systems. Mine started smelling very acrid...
    Post by: Bill Lumbergh, May 27, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    is the extended warranty really necessary??

    I bought the $990 extended warranty on this site (7/100) and just used it. My ABS actuator started making a loud squeak every time I pushed the...
    Post by: Bill Lumbergh, May 30, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Squeak when pushing brake pedal

    Hello once again! I picked my car up today and all is well. I have a new ABS actuator ($1800+), new brake fluid, and everything is quiet...
    Post by: Bill Lumbergh, May 28, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Squeak when pushing brake pedal

    Hey all. I haven't been around much, since my Prius has been trouble-free. A few days ago, while on a road trip from CA to CO, I noticed a...
    Thread by: Bill Lumbergh, May 27, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Purpose Of Displaying Waiting List On Showroom?

    If your dealer has a waiting list, look somewhere else. Many dealers have cars in stock.
    Post by: Bill Lumbergh, Aug 14, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Kudos for Koons Tyson's Corner!

    ^^^ $389 processing fee? Ouch. That would have been a deal-breaker for me.
    Post by: Bill Lumbergh, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    I have the dopest 2010 Prius there is. I dare you to challenge me.

    Re: I have the dopest 2010 Prius there is. I dare you to challenge me. Dope is right. Dope smoker.
    Post by: Bill Lumbergh, Jul 16, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Extended Warranty--Yes or No?

    The way I see it, you've got 3 years or 36K miles to decide if you need it. No rush. My '05 has the warranty until 7Y/100K as well, and I may...
    Post by: Bill Lumbergh, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Storage? How long and how?

    I'm now on my third deployment where my Prius stayed behind in the garage. Each time I've disconnected the 12V battery negative cable. Each time...
    Post by: Bill Lumbergh, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Spotlight on Gear Shift Knob

    That's an awesome pic! Thanks for my new background!
    Post by: Bill Lumbergh, Jun 14, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    New Car Smell?

    My 2005 still smells new when I haven't driven it for a long time, but the smell was positively overpowering the first week I had it. I nearly...
    Post by: Bill Lumbergh, Jun 13, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    So, HOW did we do?

    I'm on the fence about giving up my trouble-free '05 for a newer version with all the toys, for a few simple reason: 1. I can't get around the...
    Post by: Bill Lumbergh, Jun 6, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius Driving Impressions DISCUSSION Thread

    I've deployed twice overseas for 4-month periods and left my Prius sitting in the garage at home. Both times I disconnected the 12V battery....
    Post by: Bill Lumbergh, Jun 3, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum