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    Difference between actual and reported panel consumption

    I am late to this discussion, but with my 2018 Prius over 17000 km, I find that on average the car reports 6.9% better fuel economy than it...
    Post by: Dave Lane, Oct 16, 2019 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy
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    2018 Fuel Consumption Report

    Thanks. Don't know about the lights. Deer strikes happen here for sure, but it is Newfoundland where the Moose is the provincial hood ornament...
    Post by: Dave Lane, Sep 4, 2019 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy
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    2018 Fuel Consumption Report

    Since I benefited from this forum before I bought my 2018 Prius earlier this year, I thought I would share my measured fuel consumption six months...
    Thread by: Dave Lane, Sep 3, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Rav4 -- Highlander or Outback

    I have owned 3 RAV4s continuously since 1999 and each generation is more car and less SUV (just bought a prius this week!). The last straw...
    Post by: Dave Lane, Feb 9, 2019 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Why does the car come with a jack and other tire changing tools

    Hi Mendel, Well I just got my (new) 2018 Prius yesterday and snow tires were on, so guess I'll find out in March how well the jack works :-) ---...
    Post by: Dave Lane, Feb 5, 2019 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Why does the car come with a jack and other tire changing tools

    We'll, I have been using stock scissors jacks and stock lug wrenches for decades - never had a car fall off yet! The original question asked why...
    Post by: Dave Lane, Feb 5, 2019 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Why does the car come with a jack and other tire changing tools

    There is a simple answer to this. Many have a set of winter tires on rims that need switching out twice a year. Without a jack that would be...
    Post by: Dave Lane, Feb 5, 2019 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Planning to buy a Gen3 - pre-purchase inspection?

    i ended up buying a 2018 Touring! Pick it up on Monday!
    Post by: Dave Lane, Feb 3, 2019 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Planning to buy a Gen3 - pre-purchase inspection?

    Thanks for your input. The one I was going to look at is gone, so will have to wait for another one to come on the market in my year range. --- Dave
    Post by: Dave Lane, Jan 29, 2019 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Planning to buy a Gen3 - pre-purchase inspection?

    I am planning to take the plunge and buy a Gen3 (sell my RAV4). I have read quite a few messages on the forum about the various problems people...
    Thread by: Dave Lane, Jan 28, 2019, 7 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum