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    Testing MPG with 17s vs. 15s

    Thanks for the response. I want to keep my high average mpg(55.9) and it will be three years old next month. The Toyo's are crazy expensive. I'm...
    Post by: eldiee, May 24, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Testing MPG with 17s vs. 15s

    My 2010 Prius V(5) in the past 40 days has a little over 1000 miles on my trip B odometer and the computer says 60.1 mpg. The stock Toyo's(215x17)...
    Post by: eldiee, May 24, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Would you want a Prius AWD?

    If they made a Prius v all wheel drive, I would trade my Escape Hybrid all wheel drive in for one. They would need to put the Camry drive train in...
    Post by: eldiee, May 22, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius v vs. C-Max Hybrid

    Their is another thread talking about the two and I think Ford wants to compare with the v because they hope to have better EPA numbers than the...
    Post by: eldiee, May 21, 2012 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    v Sightings...How rare are they?

    I saw my first v(red)on I-74 bridge over Mississippi River last Saturday. I think they are quite rare to see in the wild here.
    Post by: eldiee, May 8, 2012 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Would you buy another Prius?

    This was discussed in another thread last week and it was referring to hybrids other than Prius. Many other non-Prius hybrids are not anywhere...
    Post by: eldiee, Apr 21, 2012 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Anyone have an Escape Hybrid?

    I bought one last year. It was an 06 4X4 loaded with 70000 miles. It cost 14000 dollars and is really nice. I had two problems when we got it and...
    Post by: eldiee, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Ford/Lincoln Hybrids and EVs
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    Odometer limited to 299,999 miles

    This problem must have been corrected in later genII models as 2fast4u had pictures of his 2009 with 460000 plus when he traded it for a new Prius...
    Post by: eldiee, Apr 6, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Prius v Extended Warranty and Gap Insurance?

    An extended warranty is offered here on PriusChat for 100000 miles for $1050 for I think 7 years. It is a Toyota warranty!
    Post by: eldiee, Apr 2, 2012 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Unremovable optional options

    I believe that if you type extended warranty in the Google search at the top of each page you will find a link that sells extended warranties to...
    Post by: eldiee, Mar 14, 2012 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Ford says its hybrid technology is advancing faster than Toyota's

    I just read through this entire thread and thought I would add my personal experience with both Ford's hybrid system and Toyota' system. We have a...
    Post by: eldiee, Feb 27, 2012 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Jetta beats Prius V5 in mileage performance

    There is something wrong as even Consumers Report who have their drivers beat the cars got over 40 mpg in a recent test.
    Post by: eldiee, Jan 27, 2012 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    Irresponsible farmers allow rootworm to gain resistance against Bt corn - 65% of U.S. supply.

    Having been in the farming business for the past 51 years, it never ceases to amaze me when so many expound on things they no so little about,...
    Post by: eldiee, Jan 1, 2012 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Just got a Prius v5 as a Christmas present!

    I read your post to my wife and she didn't think it was as funny as I did!
    Post by: eldiee, Dec 11, 2011 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    1.8L starting rattle, knock, events

    I am north of the Quad Cities on Highway 67 along the Mississippi
    Post by: eldiee, Dec 11, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum