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    still astounded by the amount of ignorance and misinformation by anti-hybrid/anti-Prius folks

    I generally get good feedback about my Prius. That said, I live in Boulder and work for a tech company. Engineers love the Prius because it's so...
    Post by: bsoft, May 22, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    At a crossroads with my Prius at 90k miles.

    I think the environmental argument is more complex than some people think. The reality is that Scott's 2007 would not end up in a scrap heap if he...
    Post by: bsoft, Mar 4, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    About to buy a used prius

    Welcome to the club! My first experience with the Prius was when my parents purchased a new one in 2006 (at my suggestion and in part due to...
    Post by: bsoft, Feb 19, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius or iQ. Opinions please.

    This is just wrong. You can't compare safety ratings for vehicles of different weight classes. Take a look at this crash test: [media] The...
    Post by: bsoft, Dec 29, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Outrage over friends and family reactions to a "near purchase"

    I honestly don't give a crap if someone thinks driving a Prius makes me 'wussy'. I didn't buy a car to make a statement, I bought a car because I...
    Post by: bsoft, Dec 29, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    water pump recall/what else should I check

    Be sure to check your tires since there's a decent chance that your second set is starting to get worn (and if you're still on the original tires...
    Post by: bsoft, Dec 28, 2010 in forum: Toyota Prius Service Bulletins - TSBs
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    Inverter & transaxle coolant cross contamination

    Re: Inverter & transaxel coolant cross conatimation There's a good lesson here: if anyone on eBay EVER asks you to do a "side deal", RUN. They...
    Post by: bsoft, Dec 15, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    TSB BR001-07 Brake actuator noise

    My 07 with 55k has this issue, which would make sense if it's altitude related (I'm at 5400 ft here in Boulder). I can reproduce it just by...
    Post by: bsoft, Dec 2, 2010 in forum: Toyota Prius Service Bulletins - TSBs
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    Sounds like I am dragging a garbage can

    Mine did exactly the same thing yours did. The problem is that some of the clips were missing and the screw holes were stripped out. I suspect...
    Post by: bsoft, Sep 13, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    price for transmission fluid change

    Re: 100,000 miles The fact is that there are NHW20s out there with 200k+ on them that have never had the transmission oil changed. It's...
    Post by: bsoft, Sep 13, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Learning to hate Prius

    prius stereo items - Get great deals on Parts Accessories items on eBay Motors! Anywhere from $80 to $160 for a new stereo. Replacing it will...
    Post by: bsoft, Jul 29, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    Anytime Backup Camera Without Complete Dash Removal?

    Honestly pulling the MFD only takes about 5-10 minutes one you get the technique. My first time took about an hour. Some notes: Be careful...
    Post by: bsoft, Feb 25, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Sudden acceleration

    I just got my 2007 Prius several months ago, and I've noticed an acceleration problem. When I put my foot on the gas and push it all the way...
    Thread by: bsoft, Feb 23, 2010, 38 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Thinking of Buying a 2007 used Prius

    I paid $13500 ($13000 + $500 dealer "handling fee" BS) several months ago here in Colorado for my 2007 with 45,000. It had a pretty basic package...
    Post by: bsoft, Feb 23, 2010 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum