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    Battery longevity

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Apr 15 2007, 11:47 AM) 423679</div> No doubt you're right about the improvement in battery technology...
    Post by: ez2bgreen, Apr 30, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Wrong things the dealer told you before you bought your Prius

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Papa @ Apr 29 2007, 07:21 PM) 432301</div> My dealer didn't say (and I didn't ask), but I ASSUMED I could drive on...
    Post by: ez2bgreen, Apr 30, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Wrong things the dealer told you before you bought your Prius

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TomorrowMatters @ Apr 29 2007, 07:56 PM) 432322</div> I live in Glenwood Springs (moved from Denver metro area in...
    Post by: ez2bgreen, Apr 30, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Do your green battery bars ever go to the top?

    I wouldn't be concerned unless you're driving in the mountains. Driving between Denver and Glenwood Springs, CO, there are two high passes....
    Post by: ez2bgreen, Apr 15, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Battery longevity

    This is a two-part question. The first concerns a caution in the 2004 Prius owner's manual that suggests the car should not be parked without...
    Thread by: ez2bgreen, Apr 15, 2007, 19 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Steering problem?

    Has anyone received a recall notice regarding a problem with steering in 2004+ Priuses? Or has anyon actually experienced a problem? Someone...
    Thread by: ez2bgreen, Jun 5, 2006, 1 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    What do you say to Prius Bashers?

    I've heard that a more realistic replacement cost of the battery pack is $3000. I have a 2004 Prius. With an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty on the...
    Post by: ez2bgreen, Jun 5, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Hey [you], write your State Senator and Representative about hybrid incentive bills!

    Colorado also offers a generous tax credit equal to 85% of the price differential between hybrid and comparable non-hybrid models. This credit is...
    Post by: ez2bgreen, Jun 5, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Snow tire recommendations

    I agree that the Integrity tires provide little traction, especially after a couple of years. Mine were practically bald after only 24K miles....
    Post by: ez2bgreen, Dec 12, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Snow tire recommendations

    What effect, if any, have you seen on mpg? I understand the X-Ice has very low rolling resistance, which seems inconsistent with traction. I...
    Post by: ez2bgreen, Dec 2, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Which Wheels/tires will improve MPG above OEM?

    I just posted a message to the fuel mileage forum regarding the impact of new tires. My mileage has suffered, and like you I assume that the more...
    Post by: ez2bgreen, Dec 2, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Thinking about disconnecting traction control

    I agree with Ceric regarding good treads. I recently upgraded to all-weather tires, and I have yet to engage traction control or ASC, despite...
    Post by: ez2bgreen, Dec 2, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    Driving in "B"

    I admit I have't read all the responses. So, forgive me if I plow the same ground. The 'B' setting is very effective on long, steep grades...so...
    Post by: ez2bgreen, Dec 2, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy