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    2016 Prius with tech package, or 2013/2014 Avalon Hybrid Limited with tech package

    The two cars you are considering are so different in my mind that it is difficult to compare them. What you seem to like about both is the mpg....
    Post by: drmanny3, Oct 23, 2015 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Just got my first hybrid... 2015 Prius v five with Atp

    This car has the older technology with respect to the hybrid system (I mean it is a 2010 to 2015 third generation). It is proven and works well....
    Post by: drmanny3, Oct 18, 2015 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    I am thinking about selling

    Don't be afraid of selling your car to a private party. I used http://www.autotrader.com and had great luck. You take the pictures and then post...
    Post by: drmanny3, Jul 23, 2015 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Prius v MSRP discounts - here to stay?

    The 2016s are coming out and this will represent a new series. Not all the cars are expected by the end of the year. The Plug-in will not come...
    Post by: drmanny3, Jul 6, 2015 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    Tips for a used Prius v buyer??

    Our last Prius a 2006 we kept for 9 years and put 110,000 miles on the car. Other than the air conditioning (expensive) I had really no issues....
    Post by: drmanny3, Jul 5, 2015 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    A/C blows hot air ??

    Car is too new for you to worry. Warranty will take care of it. The compressor is all electric and very expensive. The Prius has one of the...
    Post by: drmanny3, Jun 28, 2015 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Tesla Wall Charger (NEMA 14-50) for Prius Plug-In

    EV (Electric Vehicle) Charging Products , www.emotorwerks.com These are both good sites to visit. I have a Rav4EV that has a 10 kw charger on...
    Post by: drmanny3, Jun 24, 2015 in forum: Tesla
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    Prius C Newbie considering purchasing a Prius v

    We had both the 2005 and a 2006 Prius, the latter of which we kept for about 9 years. I considered the v (lowercase v for the Prius v wagon) and...
    Post by: drmanny3, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    2006 Toyota Prius with ~167,000 miles and need new hybrid battery

    I just sold my 2006 that was top of the line that year for $9000 (110,000 miles) in just a few days of listing it. Condition was good to...
    Post by: drmanny3, Jun 2, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    HID headlight bulbs on sale

    I had a 2006 with HIDs upwards of 9 years before recently selling it. I have replaced the bulbs probably 7 times. Some last longer than others....
    Post by: drmanny3, May 25, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    replace 1 or both or all 4?

    I did not see enough of the tire to determine if the wear was that uneven. The first picture suggests that it was even wear. It looks like you...
    Post by: drmanny3, May 3, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    2006 Prius: Sudden dramatic drop in mpg caused by battery problem?

    I doubt your problem is gas related. And I would be surprised that it is the 12 volt accessory battery. Have you recently changed tires in the...
    Post by: drmanny3, Sep 14, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    New owner, what should I service next?

    I have a 2006 that just hit 106,000. I recently changed out the spark plugs. The old ones were getting a bit dirty but otherwise seemed ok. The...
    Post by: drmanny3, Aug 31, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Tire Light Warning After New Tires Installed

    The tire pressure sensor represents a safety feature that is worth while having. Not everyone is going to go the cheap way out and then have the...
    Post by: drmanny3, Aug 3, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Creepy crawlies under the rear seat?!

    Great Story! Show me the photo.
    Post by: drmanny3, Aug 3, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting