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    Essential Must Know for New Owners

    Newbies be aware: Failing to properly screw in the gas filler cap after fueling results in two ominous warning lights and could scare you into an...
    Post by: PetesPrius2015, Nov 4, 2016 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    I'm driving the 2016 Prius next week. What do you want to know?

    Had my 2015 Prius in for 15k maintenance yesterday, they had a base model 2016 at the showroom so I asked to drive it. Here are my observations,...
    Post by: PetesPrius2015, Feb 3, 2016 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Punched in the nose! Need badge repair parts

    Thanks, appreciate your reply. I do have experience with body & fender repair and am fortunate to have full repair facility at my disposal. Mostly...
    Post by: PetesPrius2015, Dec 28, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Punched in the nose! Need badge repair parts

    My (fairly) new 2015 Prius 5 got punched by a Ford Escape's back bumper. Was very lucky, no trailer hitch etc., just a smooth plastic bumper on...
    Thread by: PetesPrius2015, Dec 26, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Live Periscope 2016 Prius Walk-through Tonight

    Amen to all of that. I am no longer nervous that I bought my gen III. But my final verdict awaits a test drive and mileage reports.
    Post by: PetesPrius2015, Oct 23, 2015 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Hello. Does your Prius have a name?

    Augie
    Post by: PetesPrius2015, Jul 30, 2015 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    3 days in - new Prius owner disappointed

    We shopped the Accord hybrid in March before we bought our Pri. The Honda was definitely more luxurious BUT: 1) $5,000 more expensive. ($33K vs...
    Post by: PetesPrius2015, Jul 26, 2015 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    So I've taken my 2010 across the country

    Yes, I had a Chevy van for a while (1982-83) and I still remember my first fill-up, that thing got about 14mpg. But I loved its effortless power...
    Post by: PetesPrius2015, Jul 17, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    So I've taken my 2010 across the country

    Many interesting comments & observations! Have just completed several trips to Seattle in our new P5 (17" wheels & stiffer tires than standard...
    Post by: PetesPrius2015, Jul 15, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Hello. Does your Prius have a name?

    Ollie. Because the license plate said so.
    Post by: PetesPrius2015, Jul 2, 2015 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Backup Beeper

    The Carista app now works in iOS (Apple) devices for anyone interested (formerly it was Android only). I just disabled my backup beeper and...
    Post by: PetesPrius2015, May 15, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Odd whining noise related to brakes, new 2015 Prius Five

    Updating topic 4/21/15: noise seems to have disappeared. Cannot reproduce the noise so I guess it fixed itself - or maybe it was paranoia on my...
    Post by: PetesPrius2015, Apr 22, 2015 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Newbies - Let's See Some Pics!

    Thanks much Starbrand! It's something I will ponder a while, don't really dislike the "stock" shifter, so this will be a wish list item for now....
    Post by: PetesPrius2015, Apr 11, 2015 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Newbies - Let's See Some Pics!

    Just curious Milan, how does one get the Executive Package with the push button shifter? That's cool!
    Post by: PetesPrius2015, Apr 9, 2015 in forum: Newbie Forum