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    The Car Connection: It's Official: SUVs Are Safer Than Cars (Well, Mostly)

    Hi; I'd posted a little earlier in another thread. I had both a 2010 IV prius that I loved and a 4runner. About 8 weeks ago around 5:45 am one...
    Post by: msvenable, Jun 25, 2011 in forum: Other Cars
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    Anyone move from a SUV to a Prius? In need of a "support group" :)

    I forgot to post a picture[ATTACH] Also, I ended up being propelled into the back of a tanker truck which was parked--several feet.
    Post by: msvenable, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Anyone move from a SUV to a Prius? In need of a "support group" :)

    I kept my 4runner when I bought a 2010 new IV prius and have loved it. One or two things I've noticed in E Tennesse is that hilly terrain brings...
    Post by: msvenable, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    My new Prius 2010 - Teinted windows & Bumper/houde stone chip protectors

    Hi; did you have the hood protector installed? I purchased one and got a little leary of installing it because it was so unlike all the SUVs I've...
    Post by: msvenable, Oct 30, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    CITY "Plant" Driving under 20 mph

    To any of you who are interested; I have discovered that several of you were correct. Plant driving at an ave. of 20 mpg is a killer, even for a...
    Post by: msvenable, Oct 17, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Diecast or Miniature Model?

    There are a few on the us ebay site now but they're expensive. I did get my blue one last week and just love it. It's exactly like my car in the...
    Post by: msvenable, Oct 17, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    local prius crash

    TWO people in the prius died; the driver and a passenger. I wonder if everyone was wearing their seatbelts? You can see the SUV got hit opposite...
    Post by: msvenable, Sep 27, 2009 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Got my 2010 Prius

    How odd. I wanted anything but the blue in an IV with sunroof package. In mid August; I called all over the southeast and the only one available...
    Post by: msvenable, Sep 27, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    radar detector mounting

    Unfortunately, I received a ticket at 6:15 am on a work day last week. It was an unmarked car. In this City they have really, really started...
    Post by: msvenable, Sep 27, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    2010 Diecast or Miniature Model?

    HK ebayer is sending me the blue model for around $140 shipping included. I did find out today that Tomy Tomica just released a version of the...
    Post by: msvenable, Sep 27, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Japanese market OEM window rain guards

    Are these easy to install? I did notice when I ordered them that all the instructions are in Japanese.... I also ordered a bug reflector. I'm...
    Post by: msvenable, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    2010 Diecast or Miniature Model?

    I think there are at least 3 sizes. I just won the 1/24 one but most are offereing the 1/30. I've also seen a few of the keychains in Japan that...
    Post by: msvenable, Sep 17, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Actual MPG by Terrain Type

    That makes sense since my first calculated tank was only 46: the second one was worse: 42 mpg. I live in East Tn where all the roads are at least...
    Post by: msvenable, Sep 17, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    2010 Diecast or Miniature Model?

    I contacted a trusted ebayer from Hong Kong and he bid on and just purchased a blue prius for me on the Japan yahoo auctions. I found it from...
    Post by: msvenable, Sep 15, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Blue Tooth connection problems?

    I also tried what you suggest with no luck. Did not try taking the battery out but the Lotus says it's connected; transfers the contact list; then...
    Post by: msvenable, Sep 15, 2009 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics