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    Negative perception

    I own 2 Prius', and I must admit that I look down on the Leaf.
    Post by: loansum, May 5, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Guys need help on color to buy, can't decide what pros and cons.

    A few years ago, someone wrote on this forum that Blizzard Pearl is hard to color-match, if you need to have body work done. Since then, I've seen...
    Post by: loansum, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Toyota Prius Owners Are Bad Drivers, Worse For Speeding Tickets Than Corvette Owners

    There are a at least 3 reasons for this: 1.) We get tailgated by SUV drivers who are getting 10 mpg and therefore have a bad case of Prius envy....
    Post by: loansum, Feb 7, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Drivers Seat Back problems

    I have a 2010 and a 2014. The latter has the power driver's seat. Prius seats are designed to meet a weight budget. Comfort is a secondary...
    Post by: loansum, Jan 2, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Considering Prius 5 with Tech Package. Pricing?

    I have a 2010 (5) with the tech pak and a 2014 (5) w/o it. I miss the tech pak cc, when I drive the 2014. Try COSTCO's auto buying program. It...
    Post by: loansum, Dec 29, 2014 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    Worry about Batteries for no reason?

    Good info. At a shopping center the other day, a guy walked in my direction holding up jumper cables. I avoided him, since my trunk was full and...
    Post by: loansum, Dec 24, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    New Prius, Now What?

    I just, two days ago, bought a new 2014 Model 5. You will save a lot of money buying right now. I always buy the extended warranty. My 2010 Model...
    Post by: loansum, Aug 30, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Uncomfortable Seats Please Help!

    I completely agree with you. In the their zeal to reduce weight, Toyota stripped away a lot of comfort. Like you, I average 600 miles a week. Try...
    Post by: loansum, Aug 11, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    You guys are great! I have 24 hours to decide if I buy the Extended Warranty with has been reduced!

    Congratulations on your car purchase. The extended warranty is a good idea. Prius doesn't break often, but when it does it's expensive to fix.
    Post by: loansum, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Fuel tank issue---anyone else having it?

    This is why I bought the extended warranty. Already, my nav unit has been replaced on the warranty. Replacement cost for the Nav unit is $2200...
    Post by: loansum, Jul 22, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Fatally Disappointed--The Thread I never wanted to write.

    I'm very sympathetic. Questions: Why would Toyota believe that an acid wash would remove something under the clear coat? Are the spots...
    Post by: loansum, Sep 28, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    I'm ready to drink the Prius Koolaid

    I drive a 2010 Prius V (model 5). It has nearly 70K mikes on it. Last year I drove 26,033 miles using 564 gallons of regular unleaded gas...
    Post by: loansum, Sep 24, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Toyota Customer Relations is my Hero!

    Reading your story makes me feel warm and fuzzy about buying the extended warranty. BTW-What is the failure mode for an ABS unit?
    Post by: loansum, Sep 13, 2013 in forum: Toyota Hybrids and EVs
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    Poll: Are you Satisfied with the Prius Seats ?

    The front seats are a problem. I drive my Prius III > 25K miles per year. Power would be a good option, but it won't solve the problem. I recently...
    Post by: loansum, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Extended Warranty on a CPO 2010 Prius?

    My 2010 has 68K miles. Except for a recent seat repair, which was not covered by the extended warranty, the car has only required routine...
    Post by: loansum, Sep 2, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum