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    Cannot Decide - please input your 2$

    We are in a similar position, though one less kid. We found that two kids and luggage did just fine in either of our 2005 and 2007 Priuses. We...
    Post by: hmcgregor, May 22, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Advise on a 90mile RT commute

    Personally I would use EV for the "start" of each direction. The reason for this is with the engine warmed up from the 30 miles of freeway, it's...
    Post by: hmcgregor, May 20, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Declining EV every day after full charge??

    This is going to be a hard question for you to answer, but I will ask anyway. Is your actually EV range changing, or is the reported EV range...
    Post by: hmcgregor, May 17, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    PiP - Hayward Toyota dealer demanding $595 over negotiated pre-order price

    We ordered the mats with the car, mostly because we have kids and I did not know how long it would take PriusChat to get them in stock. You can...
    Post by: hmcgregor, Apr 27, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    PiP - Hayward Toyota dealer demanding $595 over negotiated pre-order price

    Well, it depends on how hard you want to push, but I don't think it's unreasonable to ask them for a pickup service, so you don't have to rent a...
    Post by: hmcgregor, Apr 22, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    7500 tax incentive

    Just to clarify for people that are not as well versed in taxes as they should be... Owe at least $7500 / $2500 is not that you had to pay that...
    Post by: hmcgregor, Apr 14, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    7500 tax incentive

    The $7500 does not apply to the Prius. The Prius Plugin is more likely around $2500. It all depends on your tax situation too, you can't rely on...
    Post by: hmcgregor, Apr 14, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Faint buzzing/rattling noise driving me nuts

    Could this be the 2012 noise maker that is mandated by law? -Harry
    Post by: hmcgregor, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Dubious Polk study: "only 35% of hybrid vehicle owners choose to purchase a hybrid again..."

    Well, in our "extended" family (myself and my wife, and my parents), we have/had the following cars since 2000 2000 Dodge Stratus (traded in for...
    Post by: hmcgregor, Apr 11, 2012 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Estimates of Depreciation? (Considering gap insurance)

    GAP insurance comes down to what kind of hit are you personally willing to take. Putting down 27% means that if your car is totaled today, and...
    Post by: hmcgregor, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    What would you pay to use a public charger?

    For this reason I feel there should be a "dual" charger that is capable of reaching a minimum of 4 parking spots, and an indicator that the charge...
    Post by: hmcgregor, Apr 8, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Availability in Arizona

    We Pre-Ordered online and purchased via Precision Toyota in Tucson. I worked closely with the new car sales manager and the general sales manager...
    Post by: hmcgregor, Apr 7, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Availability in Arizona

    It's quite simple... Our stupid state legislature and Governor decided to pull Arizona from CARB. This is why I have the 8 year warranty on the...
    Post by: hmcgregor, Apr 7, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Is Level 2 Charger Worthwhile?

    Would you be moving the dryer circuit, or just hooking up the EVSE to it? If your just hooking up the EVSE to it you have two choices. Buy an...
    Post by: hmcgregor, Apr 4, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Winshield Tint - Llumar Air Blue 80

    I am looking at getting Air Blue installed on our windshield of our Plugin Prius while we are at Disneyland in May. Our primary tint dealer here...
    Post by: hmcgregor, Mar 31, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications