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    Calling truths here about 2008 lifetime

    The best cure for lack of faith in a Prius (2004 to 2016), is to just keep driving it. I have seen many pictures of 350k plus odometers on the...
    Post by: PriusWise, Sep 19, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2004 Prius purchase, had started, now no start

    There are definitely gears in the transaxle. Watch YouTube for Prius transmission. Dan, 3rd gen from the sun
    Post by: PriusWise, Sep 11, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    HV battery repair options advice?

    Doug, another option would be to buy the Prolong unit, and to recover your cost, offer to condition other Prius owner's batteries at $150. That...
    Post by: PriusWise, Sep 8, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Jumpstart car up front

    So I was going to test the voltage of my 12v battery up front at the jumpstart terminals (girlfriend's 2009 has them) but I don't see any under...
    Thread by: PriusWise, Sep 5, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Hypothetical Question: Optimum Driving Speeds

    I get the absolute best MPG between 1 and 4 mph, using pulse and glide, with the engine off and my hands pressing on the hatchback instead of my...
    Post by: PriusWise, Sep 4, 2017 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Prius 2ZR-FXE engine efficiency map

    That is 22 mph and 28 mph. Dan, 3rd gen from the sun
    Post by: PriusWise, Sep 4, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    First Annual Prius Owner's Picnic (WI, USA)

    Does Madison have an annual meet? It was so easy to hold it at a rootbeer stand with food and picnic tables. No catering or potluck needed. I dont...
    Post by: PriusWise, Sep 4, 2017 in forum: Local Clubs, Events, and Road Trips
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    Most Obscure Gen 4 Facts (way out there)

    The roof isn't higher. The extra height is there because they they lowered the floor, because the lithium battery is thinner. Dan, 3rd gen from...
    Post by: PriusWise, Sep 4, 2017 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    First Annual Prius Owner's Picnic (WI, USA)

    I just posted a few pics from the 2017 picnic. Dan, 3rd gen from the sun
    Post by: PriusWise, Sep 3, 2017 in forum: Local Clubs, Events, and Road Trips
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    First Annual Prius Owner's Picnic (WI, USA)

    [ATTACH][ATTACH] Dan, 3rd gen from the sun
    Post by: PriusWise, Sep 3, 2017 in forum: Local Clubs, Events, and Road Trips
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    I must be nuts

    Smart cars by comparison barely ever hit 120k because they are so miserable to drive. Dan, 3rd gen from the sun
    Post by: PriusWise, Aug 27, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    I must be nuts

    Sam, I owned a used car lot. I know what high mileage is, and how UNcommon it is. I seldom see cars with over 250k. Saabs and Volvos used to be...
    Post by: PriusWise, Aug 27, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    I must be nuts

    But there must be a reason people choose to keep their Prius so long that they aquire 300k or more. That would indicate that they really enjoy and...
    Post by: PriusWise, Aug 27, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    I must be nuts

    I think it was first year that had problems. None of them are old enough yet to know how they will hold up. But it is a Ford. They're not known...
    Post by: PriusWise, Aug 26, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum