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    Tires

    Finally need to replace my original set of tires. 83k miles, mostly hot dry southwest US climates. Going to go with whatever Costco sells.
    Post by: Lwirmo, Apr 4, 2022 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Possible to convince wife (wood ramp + jack stand) is safe?

    Stumbled upon this ancient discussion and got me curious. To give the OP question a scientific answer and close the wood ramp safety discussion...
    Post by: Lwirmo, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Latest oil test results

    Wife's beater car is a 02 Infiniti G20 with close to 200k miles. The paint and the interior plastics are deterating. We are waiting for it to fail...
    Post by: Lwirmo, Aug 3, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Door edge guard

    Mine came with it on all four doors and walls behind the handles. Need to keep reminding my five years old not to peel them off but so far they...
    Post by: Lwirmo, Jul 27, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    DRCC manual override

    All valid points. I guess it is just I am not used to the feeling that when I was applying the brake, the car would jerk forward. The first few...
    Post by: Lwirmo, Jul 20, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    DRCC manual override

    Really like the DRCC feature. However I wish the radar detection range is a bit farther: while cruising at HW speed 60+mph, if the car in front of...
    Thread by: Lwirmo, Jul 19, 2017, 11 replies, in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    2017 PRIUS PRICES PAID - Best deal out there?

    Thanks. I bought the Prius mainly for the safety features. In 10 years my daughter will be old enough to drive and this will be her ride. I told...
    Post by: Lwirmo, Jul 7, 2017 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    What deals can I get with Costco for a 2017 Prius 2?

    I tried Costco auto three times in the last two years. To me it was not very helpful. Last try was last Friday. Basically you enter your info and...
    Post by: Lwirmo, Jul 3, 2017 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    Did my father pay too much for a certified prius?

    Meant to suggest OP's dad to shop around for rates. True that all investments bear risks. But if you just want to beat the 1.49% rate, GSBank...
    Post by: Lwirmo, Jul 3, 2017 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    Did my father pay too much for a certified prius?

    Just purchase a car and paid in full. I had thought I made a wise choice until I checked with the local CU and they offered 1.49% rate for 3...
    Post by: Lwirmo, Jul 2, 2017 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    2017 PRIUS PRICES PAID - Best deal out there?

    Got a 2017 Prius four blizzard pearl with CF, AT, CX, PK, EF options. SoCal $27300 + tax & gov fees. 4.6 APR but they gave me 5 days to decide if...
    Post by: Lwirmo, Jul 2, 2017 in forum: Dealers & Pricing