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    2010 Bike Rack ... Need Help

    I agree on the Thule T2. I put a 1&1/4 inch receiver on my 2010 and the Thule works great. I have the two bike rack and it folds down so you can...
    Post by: blase, Jun 22, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Questions about a G3 Prius purchase

    I just went through a pretty snowy winter in NE Ohio and my Gen 3 IV did just fine. I did put Bridgestone Blizzak snow tires on it but had no...
    Post by: blase, Jun 7, 2010 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Why do people hate the Prius?

    I'm not a psychologist but I find a lot of people can't accept the fact someone is doing something they should do, so must find fault with it to...
    Post by: blase, Apr 6, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    When you are driving & you see another Prius, what do you do?

    Re: When you arte driving & you see another Prius what do you do? I live in northern Ohio and we Prius owners just smile at each other.
    Post by: blase, Apr 5, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Smart water and Plastics

    Get a metal water bottle and fill it from the tap. The 20th century wars were over oil. The 21st century wars will be over water.
    Post by: blase, Mar 31, 2010 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Generation III reliability concerns

    I've owned two other Toyotas, both 4Runners and extremely reliable. Now have the Gen# Prius, model IV with 16K miles on it. I had some rattling in...
    Post by: blase, Mar 26, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    May buy a Prius

    My AC works better than any other car I've driven and the heater works well too although the mileage drops a little, presumably as the engine must...
    Post by: blase, Mar 17, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Car 'slips' when braking.

    For what it's worth, I have the recall version of the 2010. Took it in last Saturday, they told me 45 minutes to reset and it took 20. I've driven...
    Post by: blase, Mar 16, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    CNNMoney: Plug-in hybrid hype gets zapped

    The point is not to save money. The point is to reduce your carbon imprint and dependence on oil. Imagine the air quality improvement and...
    Post by: blase, Dec 22, 2009 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Does your Prius rattle a lot?

    I had rattles on both the left and right side of my dash in my Gen III. Took it to the dealer, they drove it and also heard the rattles. they took...
    Post by: blase, Dec 11, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Do you hear rattling noises?

    I've heard two different rattling sounds, one from the drivers side dashboard and one what seems to around the glove box. I told Toyota and my...
    Post by: blase, Oct 26, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    On snow?

    Front wheel drive cars tend to do well in snow, especially if there's a significant amount of weight over the front tires, which I think the Prius...
    Post by: blase, Oct 26, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Snow Tire recommendations

    I recommend the Bridgestone Blizzaks. Had them on my Infiniti and they were great. I just bought a set of wheels with the Blizzaks on them and...
    Post by: blase, Oct 20, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Bike rack mistake?

    I had the 1.25" hitch receiver mounted on my 2010 IV and bought the Saris T-Rax fold down model for $159. Works great. I thought about a roof rack...
    Post by: blase, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Monday Morning Prius Diary - III - What Did You Do?

    I had a 1.25" hitch receiver installed and then bought a Saris T-Rax hitch rack and put it on. Works great. I know the manual says don't put a...
    Post by: blase, Sep 28, 2009 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News