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    Did anyone purchase a RAV4 EV?

    I made the jump recently to the RAV4 EV from a Gen II Prius and am loving it! The price, power, range, and roominess is what pushed me from...
    Post by: guachodan, Apr 17, 2013 in forum: RAV4 EV
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    Test Drove a C-Max hybrid today

    The Consumer Reports rankings for Ford are definitely in the toilet but as of last year they were doing quite well. The biggest problems that I'm...
    Post by: guachodan, Nov 16, 2012 in forum: Ford/Lincoln Hybrids and EVs
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    Ford C Max, Prius killer?

    The gen IV Prius family does sound very exciting, I just wish it was here now :) I've never had any problems with my Prius although it's also...
    Post by: guachodan, Nov 16, 2012 in forum: Ford/Lincoln Hybrids and EVs
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    Test Drove a C-Max hybrid today

    I went to my local Drive Further with Ford event last night and was able to test drive the C-Max. After the past 7 years with my Prius I have to...
    Post by: guachodan, Nov 16, 2012 in forum: Ford/Lincoln Hybrids and EVs
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    Ford C Max, Prius killer?

    I certainly can't comment on the long term reliability of the C-Max (or Ford's other new launches) but having test driven a C-Max (not Energi) I...
    Post by: guachodan, Nov 16, 2012 in forum: Ford/Lincoln Hybrids and EVs
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    Ford C Max, Prius killer?

    HeyKB, do you have an Energi? I definitely understand the benefit of switching to EV mode when close to a charging point (home) but I'm curious...
    Post by: guachodan, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: Ford/Lincoln Hybrids and EVs
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    Ford C Max, Prius killer?

    Consumer Reports has some first impressions at We get a charge out of driving the new Ford C-Max Hybrid, C-Max Energi . Nothing too deep but...
    Post by: guachodan, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: Ford/Lincoln Hybrids and EVs
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    Why are there so many 2012 Plug In Prius leftovers, and...

    I don't think the Energi price had the tax credit factored in, it was something about a regular rebate and a lease conquest rebate. My local...
    Post by: guachodan, Nov 8, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Why are there so many 2012 Plug In Prius leftovers, and...

    I was given a price estimate (not in stock yet) of $31,400 for a fully loaded C-Max Energi (self parking, automatic lift gate, etc...). For a...
    Post by: guachodan, Nov 8, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Why are there so many 2012 Plug In Prius leftovers, and...

    In Southern California they just don't seem that motivated to deal on PiPs. That's probably good for Toyota since they must be pushing quite a...
    Post by: guachodan, Nov 8, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Lots of plugins on the lot ...

    I've been considering a PiP for some time but the limited EV range is disappointing. The new Ford Energi models (C-Max and Fusion) look...
    Post by: guachodan, Nov 6, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Prius owner now has a C Max, too

    Thanks for the info, I have an '05 Prius and am looking at either the C-Max Energi (PHV) or PiP. I'm a little concerned about a first year car...
    Post by: guachodan, Oct 26, 2012 in forum: Ford/Lincoln Hybrids and EVs
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    Ford C Max, Prius killer?

    I'm glad to hear that the Fusion reliability is good. I wasn't looking at the regular C-Max, just the PHV (Energi) although it seems have a...
    Post by: guachodan, Oct 19, 2012 in forum: Ford/Lincoln Hybrids and EVs
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    Ford C Max, Prius killer?

    I have to admit I'm quite intrigued by the C-Max Energi. I've owned an '02 HCH and '05 Prius but now it's time to step up to a plugin. I work...
    Post by: guachodan, Oct 19, 2012 in forum: Ford/Lincoln Hybrids and EVs