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    Prius is a dangerous vehicle in snow

    I checked my sticker (yeah, I kept it): the car came with TC standard, and Package #4 had VSC. I don't know which one triggers when we drive over...
    Post by: NCPrius, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius is a dangerous vehicle in snow

    We have a 2005. Although it's primarily my wife's car, I drive it fairly regularly. I actually held out a week to get a model with Traction...
    Post by: NCPrius, Jan 8, 2011 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    World's shortest wait for a new Prius?

    I made my dealer wait for me. Test-drove my Prius TWICE during the week, then stalled them over the Fourth of July weekend. Came back in on...
    Post by: NCPrius, Aug 2, 2005 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Alternative to tint.

    According to the link, that window tint alternative has a light transmission of 20%. Is it legal in your state? (Here in NC, 35% is the minimum.)
    Post by: NCPrius, Jul 27, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    HeatShield Windshield Reflectors / Shades

    Ordered!
    Post by: NCPrius, Jul 27, 2005 in forum: Sponsored Commercial Sales
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    Recent buyers: Toyota Finance Rates???

    I bought in early July 2005. Credit union: 5.29%. Toyota's best rate: 4.75%. USAA: 5.24% ... but they matched the 4.75%. My credit score is...
    Post by: NCPrius, Jul 25, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    What is an "Emissions service" ??

    "Emissions Service"? What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
    Post by: NCPrius, Jul 23, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Thoughts about forming new Prius Club in Raleigh/Durham NC

    Hey, just a reminder that NC is contemplating a bill giving a $2k tax credit to hybrid purchasers. I started a thread about it elsewhere -- feel...
    Post by: NCPrius, Jul 14, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    COLOR again

    I'm pretty sure Tideland Green is this one: http://john1701a.com/prius/owners/Prius-Co...or_Tideland.htm
    Post by: NCPrius, Jul 10, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Hybrid vehicles threaten commuters' trip in the fast lane

    By that reasoning, motorcycles should never have been allowed into the HOV lanes. What's THEIR justification? Most states don't allow...
    Post by: NCPrius, Jul 10, 2005 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Hybrid vehicles threaten commuters' trip in the fast lane

    Re: Hybrid vehicles threaten commuters' trip in the fast lan I thought the main goal of HOV lanes was to reduce the number of cars in order to...
    Post by: NCPrius, Jul 10, 2005 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    Solutions for license Plate rattle upon closing rear hatch?

    Re: Solutions for license Plate rattle upon closing rear hat I bought a package of little rubber/silicone/neoprene "feet" for electronic stuff...
    Post by: NCPrius, Jul 10, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Installed Modellista kit from Japan

    slortz, are you experiencing any more "curb scrape" than the stock nose gave you? I'd read about moving the chin spoiler forward, but I was...
    Post by: NCPrius, Jul 10, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications
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    What if I push the power button while in motion?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(DanMan32\";p=\"105468)</div> Man, I hate when I get my geek wires crossed.
    Post by: NCPrius, Jul 8, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    North Carolina Hybrid Tax Incentive Bills

    North Carolina currently has two bills floating: House 1766 and Senate 1015. They provide for a $2000 tax CREDIT for purchase of an alternative...
    Post by: NCPrius, Jul 8, 2005 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum