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    After how many miles will a Prius typically stay reliable?

    Thanks for the suggestions. I don't expect much from the dealer, but I took out a small loan when I bought the car, and I don't want to add...
    Post by: Erock67, Aug 23, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    After how many miles will a Prius typically stay reliable?

    I bought a 2007 Prius last year with 166k on it. I now have 185k, and the red triangle. I can't find anyone nearby that will replace individual...
    Post by: Erock67, Aug 22, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2008 was totaled. Looking at 2007-09 as a replacement.

    I bought an '07 last fall for $3700. It had 166k miles. I performed maintenance including, Front brake pads, rear drums and rotors, 2 new tires,...
    Post by: Erock67, Apr 17, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Shift Actuator change in One Hour

    Nice bit of information! I hope I never have to do this, but your post will be very helpful if needed. Thanks! SM-N950U ?
    Post by: Erock67, Apr 5, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    New old Prius owner here...

    Well, time to revive this post. I changed my rear brake shoes and drums. Everything seemed fine for a few days, then the front tires slipped a...
    Post by: Erock67, Mar 26, 2019 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Looking to add a second Gen 2. Is Touring package something to avoid or is it a bonus?

    Just buy a set of stock 15" wheels off craigslist if you don't want to buy 16" tires. Just don't spend a dollar to save a dime. ...
    Post by: Erock67, Nov 12, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Mileage in-town vs. highway

    I live in a small town, but work in a large town. Luckily, I'm on the far reaches of the city limits where money of the stop and go thins out....
    Post by: Erock67, Nov 12, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Mileage in-town vs. highway

    There is a road in my town that I use to go to my studio. It's 35 mph and flat. When the temperature is decent, my gas engine shuts off on that...
    Post by: Erock67, Nov 12, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Mileage in-town vs. highway

    I noticed if you have decent stretches of road in the city where you can hold a constant speed, it gets really good mileage. If it's a lot of...
    Post by: Erock67, Nov 12, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Being in "idle" with the Prius. . .

    Awesome, thanks! I just wanted to make sure it was operating normally. SM-N950U ?
    Post by: Erock67, Oct 8, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Being in "idle" with the Prius. . .

    Just wondering about how long it takes for the battery to go from max blue bars to purple bars when parked in the ready mode running ac? I...
    Post by: Erock67, Oct 6, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Really annoying when trying to hypermile

    My car was reading 44.4 mpg displayed, and after 80 miles, I managed to raise it to 50.3. I'm not a diehard hyper-miler. I'd take 45mpg every tank...
    Post by: Erock67, Oct 3, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Really annoying when trying to hypermile

    It seems to work for me. I have to drive to and from, so it balances out. SM-N950U ?
    Post by: Erock67, Oct 3, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Really annoying when trying to hypermile

    I found that if you're traveling on a fairly flat road at 35 or 40 mph, you can accelerate to a couple of miles over the speed limit, let off the...
    Post by: Erock67, Oct 2, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    New old Prius owner here...

    I accelerate normally, then back off the throttle, then back on with just enough pressure to maintain my speed. I applied a similar technique when...
    Post by: Erock67, Sep 30, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum