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  1. ColoradoBoo liked priuslyfe's post in the thread What are the forum's thoughts on salvage/junkyard 12V batteries?.

    UPDATE: Got a reconditioned-battery today from Interstate Batteries (national chain) who recondition batteries. The AGM with 410cca...

    Jun 18, 2025 at 10:16 AM

  2. ColoradoBoo replied to the thread Toyota Prius Generations Ranked By Reliability.

    Yeah, I'd call that "report" pretty lame. "Cracking windshield?" I've never heard anyone say that and the author doesn't know about...

    Jun 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM

  3. ColoradoBoo liked Will B's post in the thread Toyota Prius Generations Ranked By Reliability.

    My anecdotal data: Gen1: Bought new, ran it for 220K miles over 20 years and had only $2,500 in non-scheduled maintenance. Two hybrid...

    Jun 18, 2025 at 9:54 AM

  4. ColoradoBoo liked ETC(SS)'s post in the thread Toyota Prius Generations Ranked By Reliability.

    My Prius career ended at 85,000 plus miles in two different models. My original (2010) Prius was recently auctioned off somewhere with...

    Jun 18, 2025 at 9:53 AM

  5. ColoradoBoo liked BiomedO1's post in the thread Toyota Prius Generations Ranked By Reliability.

    It replaced a Honda Civic hybrid - didn't need the extra space. I just need an economical econo-box runner that I could run till the...

    Jun 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM

  6. ColoradoBoo liked ETC(SS)'s post in the thread Mudflaps on a Prime..

    Perhaps. Just remember....it's not the engineers that determine if the "good idea" things get bolted onto the car that you drive away...

    Jun 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM

  7. ColoradoBoo replied to the thread SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus (COVID-19).

    Oh no the new flu? What $200 jab are they pushing on us, now? (Hard PASS from this unvaccinated guy!)

    Jun 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM

  8. ColoradoBoo replied to the thread Undercarriage cover of 2017 Prius.

    Half the battle with finding parts is figuring out what-the-heck Toyota is calling it! If you are replacing something, look on it with...

    Jun 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM

  9. ColoradoBoo replied to the thread Weird smell.

    Yep, Toyota's are known to get mildew and mold inside the A/C because leftover water is in there and then folks park in a dark garage...

    Jun 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM

  10. ColoradoBoo liked bisco's post in the thread Weird smell.

    does the 2013 still have the smelly vent tubes on the hybrid battery? if it turns out to be the a/c, once you get it cleaned up, make a...

    Jun 16, 2025 at 8:12 PM

  11. ColoradoBoo replied to the thread Spotting thread! Did you see any special cars on the road today?.

    I logged into my local Mercedes dealership to see if they have any service specials or just to see if they list how much an oil change...

    Jun 16, 2025 at 8:07 PM

  12. ColoradoBoo liked Leadfoot J. McCoalroller's post in the thread Spotting thread! Did you see any special cars on the road today?.

    Middle Eastern buyers like it that way, and they're buying more of those than anyone, which means they get it their way.

    Jun 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM

  13. ColoradoBoo replied to the thread Help me get an idea why both rear wheel hubs went bad at 75,000 miles at the same time.

    Hmm....maybe...why do you have to crank it down as hard you can? Just snug it up and the car won't roll, no need to push too hard.

    Jun 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM

  14. ColoradoBoo replied to the thread Spotting thread! Did you see any special cars on the road today?.

    I saw this $200K+ Mercedes SL-63 convertible in the store today.....had to give the inside a look since the owner had it opened...

    Jun 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM

  15. ColoradoBoo replied to the thread Help me get an idea why both rear wheel hubs went bad at 75,000 miles at the same time.

    The only thing I can think of is maybe stuff got rusty back there, since you live in the Rust Belt??

    Jun 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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