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    2008 Prius EPA Fuel Economy

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pholson @ Nov 24 2007, 01:10 AM) 543473</div> There is nothing for you to be angry about. The mileage estimates...
    Post by: obtuseangler, Nov 24, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    New owner? Want MPG help? Read this first.

    Crypter, Your initial mileage is higher than most reports I have read. One of the interesting characteristics of this vehicle is that there seem...
    Post by: obtuseangler, Nov 30, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    What car does your Prius replace?

    The '06 Prius replaced a 2000 Corolla that had 100,000 miles. My wife drives the Prius for her long commute to work, I drive the Corolla for my...
    Post by: obtuseangler, Oct 30, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    The wait has ended!

    You'll enjoy the car. Ours is silver, as well. I think the color looks great, as it matches the color of the wheels. Doesn't show dirt, either....
    Post by: obtuseangler, Oct 29, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Will you still be happy with your Prius if gas gets cheap?

    The Prius is the best way to start action here and now. Yes. That's probably the emotional niche that this car fills for my wife and I....
    Post by: obtuseangler, Oct 25, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius in mountains?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tumbleweed @ Oct 16 2006, 10:07 AM) 333408</div> Thank you very much for the information. Makes sense to me.
    Post by: obtuseangler, Oct 17, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius in mountains?

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(richard schumacher @ Oct 13 2006, 09:11 PM) 332567</div> I'm grateful this question was asked. I have summers off...
    Post by: obtuseangler, Oct 16, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Will you still be happy with your Prius if gas gets cheap?

    Wow. lots of interesting responses. Would I have bought the Prius if I knew gas would never go above $2/gallon? No. Was I worried about the...
    Post by: obtuseangler, Oct 16, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Gas prices drop as we close in on election day

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(msnancy61 @ Oct 13 2006, 08:53 PM) 332559</div> I can't help but believe there is a connection between gas prices...
    Post by: obtuseangler, Oct 15, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Happy to be a new Prius Owner and Chat Member

    I'm sure you'll enjoy the new Prius. We've had ours just over a month. The mileage keeps improving. I believe that is in part due to engine...
    Post by: obtuseangler, Oct 15, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    New owner? Want MPG help? Read this first.

    I had the same problem. You might try this link for info. I found it on this site. I haven't gone through it yet, but looks interesting....
    Post by: obtuseangler, Oct 9, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Best Auto Incentive: Fuel Economy

    When I was crunching the numbers prior to buying my Prius I determined that the purchase made economic sense. What could not be factored in,...
    Post by: obtuseangler, Sep 28, 2006 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    How many Prii on your block?

    None on our block or in the vicinity. It's odd, but I'm reminded of when I drove a motocycle years ago. Prius owners we see in traffic notice us...
    Post by: obtuseangler, Sep 28, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Mileage at beginning of tank

    I believe that what you are experiencing is nothing more than the effect of averaging rather than a computer oddity. Early low mileage will pull...
    Post by: obtuseangler, Sep 28, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    My Mom bought a Prius!

    Maybe this link will help with information on the tax credit: http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/tax_hybrid_new.shtml I was told Toyota reached...
    Post by: obtuseangler, Sep 28, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum