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    bye bye 335i... hello prius

    I wouldn't trade my BMW for another Prius or any other Toy. The Prius has its place as a commuting econobox, but the BMW is fun to drive,...
    Post by: Dragonrider, Nov 3, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What you don't like about your Prius?

    After a year of ownership - having other drivers treat the car like last generations VW - regardless of the speed driven, and the world treating...
    Post by: Dragonrider, Nov 3, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What you don't like about your Prius?

    The stock rims & covers are a joke, even for an econobox. Generally handles like a tank - fine around town, or on the superslab. Fortunately, we...
    Post by: Dragonrider, Oct 14, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Why did you buy a Prius ??

    None of the above. Reasonable quality and options for the price. This is an econobox with low road noise (#1 issue for me), which kept me away...
    Post by: Dragonrider, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Had To Let Her Go

    It's an econobox, with a lot of cost in the battery - what could you expect? While my GIII doesn't rattle, I wouldn't object to some - it is what...
    Post by: Dragonrider, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    The Airhead Armada

    I would not have purchased the Prius without a sunroof - we like it, and use it a lot - even in the great NorthWet. Haven't had a chance to use...
    Post by: Dragonrider, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Is The Prius Losing Its Purpose?

    We've had our Gen III -IV Prius for 6 months now, and usually see 45ish MPG - no air, hasn't been that hot yet this year, but we do like the...
    Post by: Dragonrider, Jul 13, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Has anyone noticed.....

    I live in NW Oregon, and have a Prius and a 1 ton diesel PU. Wouldn't swap either one. BTW, the PU gives an honest 22mpg on the highway, and 16...
    Post by: Dragonrider, May 3, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius owners' decision-making

    She didn't ask the LED question - that's ALL we use, because it's the best value for money, and provides decent light. Fluorescents are rubbish,...
    Post by: Dragonrider, Mar 2, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Another Newbe

    Hmm - I purchased my RAM 3500 (diesel - not gas) new in 2005 - it gives a consistent 14 around town, 16 pulling a 8000# trailer on the highway,...
    Post by: Dragonrider, Mar 1, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Another New Blizzard White Gen III

    We have been shopping for a town car with decent milage and room for groceries and grandkids for my wife, replacing her Volvo C30, with...
    Thread by: Dragonrider, Mar 1, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Wheels - rims

    Admittedly the weight statement was from the dealer - and I did ask twice, plus hefted each. The new ones do feel lighter (totally empirical).....
    Post by: Dragonrider, Mar 1, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Is Prius the right car ? Need Feedback

    I've owned three Subarus over the years and hated every one of them. Quality was the pits, milage was the pits, crummy handling. Never kept one...
    Post by: Dragonrider, Feb 28, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Wheels - rims

    I really hated the stock Toyota rims, and had a really tough time finding a decent replacement. I ended up getting MOMO Winter II rims from...
    Post by: Dragonrider, Feb 28, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications