Recent Content by icharry

  1. icharry
    Post

    12v battery replacement cost

    I just got a new(?) battery Optima from Specializing in: dictionaries including the Collins Cobuild, Oxford English Dictionary (OED), Webster's &...
    Post by: icharry, Jan 5, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  2. icharry
    Post

    Prius startup issues

    I just got a new(?) battery Optima from Specializing in: dictionaries including the Collins Cobuild, Oxford English Dictionary (OED), Webster's &...
    Post by: icharry, Jan 5, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  3. icharry
    Post

    12v battery replacement cost

    hmm.... the 12.1 was under a load - ie extras turned on... read only 12.5 with no load. Will check again tomorrow.
    Post by: icharry, Jan 2, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  4. icharry
    Post

    12v battery replacement cost

    So it turns out that the guy at E Learn Aid is in Los Angeles and offered to install the battery for free. Battery was $173 + tax. Comes with a 3...
    Post by: icharry, Jan 2, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  5. icharry
    Post

    12v battery replacement cost

    Yesterday my dealer quoted $385 for batter y & labor for a new 12 volt... seems pretty high. Would this be the right battery for a 2007 Prius:...
    Post by: icharry, Jan 1, 2014 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  6. icharry
    Post

    Dispiriting drop in mpg, then breakthrough

    Great news... my 60,000 mile 2007 has seen a drop from a VERY steady lifetime city/freeway combo of 45mpg down to about 35mpg over the past 6 or 7...
    Post by: icharry, May 24, 2013 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
  7. icharry
    Post

    10,000 - 1 year check up... any tips

    Well, No. Hollywood Toyota was fast and easy. I pulled in 30 minutes after they opened, no appointment, told them I was due for a 10,000 mile...
    Post by: icharry, Dec 5, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  8. icharry
    Post

    10,000 - 1 year check up... any tips

    thanks... i'll stand firm for just oil & tires...
    Post by: icharry, Dec 3, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  9. icharry
    Thread

    10,000 - 1 year check up... any tips

    Ok, so I am going in for my 10,000 mile service tomorrow... any tips? I'll try and read the boards tonight. but soooo many things to do (kids...
    Thread by: icharry, Dec 3, 2007, 12 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  10. icharry
    Post

    Los Angeles Area Dealers

    I got mine in Dec. '06 at Hamer toyota - up by 405 & 118... they were $500 less than glendale, and less pressure.. all was done online till I was...
    Post by: icharry, May 2, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  11. icharry
    Post

    Dealing with dealerships on 2007s?

    I actually was on the phone with 1 dealer in the office of another... "Well Mr. Hamer Toyota, Mr. North Hollywood just said he could beat your...
    Post by: icharry, Jan 12, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  12. icharry
    Post

    The Guess Gage

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(syclone @ Jan 8 2007, 07:11 AM) 372447</div> Sorry for causing you such pain.... maybe not replying would ease your...
    Post by: icharry, Jan 8, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
  13. icharry
    Post

    The Guess Gage

    Reply #1: I know I'll get better and go further, and I do live where there are gas stations all over, but part of the reason I got the Prius is to...
    Post by: icharry, Jan 7, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
  14. icharry
    Post

    The Guess Gage

    Ok, I know this has been talked about alot... I just filled up for the 2nd time... the 1st time I only got like 8.2 gal in, but I added gas within...
    Post by: icharry, Jan 7, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy