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    Prius v for family of 4 as 2nd car.

    Sounds like my Honda Insight. :) I could probably handle frequently checking oil & adding it as needed. What concerns me is that I read that...
    Post by: moss, Aug 4, 2018 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Prius v for family of 4 as 2nd car.

    Thanks for all the replies so far! How widespread is the excessive oil consumption problem in the Prius v? I read it's affecting 2012-2014 higher...
    Post by: moss, Aug 3, 2018 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Prius v for family of 4 as 2nd car.

    I've narrowed my car search to 4 cars. I'm keeping my budget around $10-$11k cash so for that price I may be able to afford something like the...
    Thread by: moss, Aug 2, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    2019 Honda Insight Hybrid: Intriguing Competitor to Prius

    Finally? 1st generation Insight was rated at 61 mpg. 2000 Honda Insight I haven't read/heard about anyone having battery...
    Post by: moss, Jul 26, 2018 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    2010 Toyota Prius vs. 2010 Honda Hybrid

    I test drove & compared an Insight EX with a Prius 2. After long negotiations I got the Insight price down to invoice & figured the absolute best...
    Post by: moss, Feb 15, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Just how rare are Honda Insights??

    There's a chance I could have been one of those. Where are you in Canada? I was in Vancouver for a few days around New Years. I want to see a...
    Post by: moss, Jan 23, 2010 in forum: Honda/Acura Hybrids and EVs
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    Insight gets better MPG than Prius???

    I think what you were experiencing was the engine cutting off for auto stopping. The engine helps out a lot with slowing the car when coasting...
    Post by: moss, Dec 21, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Insight gets better MPG than Prius???

    I test drove the Fit & Insight back to back. I didn't like the Fit because - 1. Ugly - Too high & when sitting inside it feels Huge. Felt like...
    Post by: moss, Dec 20, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Insight gets better MPG than Prius???

    Thanks bwilson4web. That's a great graph & very helpful. In the first one what was the speed driven? Was the heater or AC run during this? The...
    Post by: moss, Dec 20, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Insight gets better MPG than Prius???

    Like you I'm an odd duck. I don't want to stir the pot & hopefully we can keep this discussion between you & I, but I don't see my Insight as a...
    Post by: moss, Dec 20, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Insight gets better MPG than Prius???

    I bought the Insight & love it. I am unable to help you, but I bet you could get an answer by asking here. Honda Insight MPG - Insight Central:...
    Post by: moss, Dec 19, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Insight gets better MPG than Prius???

    I noticed in the link above posted by cwerdna that Edmunds got below the Prius EPA and above the Insight EPA, which is a common theme. Fuel...
    Post by: moss, Dec 19, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Insight gets better MPG than Prius???

    Insight is faster, I test drove them back to back. See specs. 2010 Honda Insight vs 2010 Toyota Prius - Specs - Comparison - Motor Trend Prius...
    Post by: moss, Dec 19, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Insight gets better MPG than Prius???

    I debated between both cars for months until I test drove the Prius & really disliked it. I told the salesman it reminded me of the school bus I...
    Post by: moss, Dec 19, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy