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    Prius v (yep, still a lowercase v for the Prius v wagon) parking lights?

    Why not just use the 4 way flashers?
    Post by: rotwein, May 18, 2014 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Winter readiness

    We have had no problems driving in snow and ice here. The other morning it was 6 F and the car had no problems. We do get a little wheel spin...
    Post by: rotwein, Nov 30, 2013 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Rear door trailing edge collects dirt

    Happens with my v also.
    Post by: rotwein, Oct 5, 2013 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Locking using door handle

    Anyone else having difficulty locking or unlocking the car? After driving about 1 hour I can not use the door handle to either lock or unlock the...
    Thread by: rotwein, Sep 2, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Snow tires - when and what to get?

    Here in northern lower Michigan I went through last winter with original Michlins. I had no problems with snow or ice. However I did not try to...
    Post by: rotwein, Aug 24, 2013 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Why did you buy a v and not a Prius Liftback?

    We chose the v2 for ride comfort and space when on a trip. The difference in fuel economy was not a factor.
    Post by: rotwein, Jun 4, 2013 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Prius v owners: what is it replacing?

    Replaced a Hyundai Elantra Touring with the Prius v 2
    Post by: rotwein, Feb 15, 2013 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Prius out of hibernation and back in the wild

    We have had no problems driving around town. The coldest temps were 0 and the deepest snow was about 4 inches. I was surprised how well...
    Post by: rotwein, Feb 6, 2013 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    What are the chances that Toyota will put a bigger ICE in the Prius v?

    I think the v could use a small diesel.
    Post by: rotwein, Nov 23, 2012 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    highway driving

    I just leave it in eco and use cruise above 35 mph. On a recent trip I cruised at 73 mph and got 43 mpg. Two in the car with light luggage.
    Post by: rotwein, Oct 28, 2012 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    Car washes

    How do you handle going to a car wash where the employees clean the inside then hook the car up to the machine where it is pulled through the car...
    Thread by: rotwein, Aug 16, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    OEM v5 tires? Anyone get anything other than Toyo?

    My v 2 came with Michelins, ride is very good.
    Post by: rotwein, Jul 16, 2012 in forum: Prius v Technical Discussion
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    2, 3 or 5

    We have had our 2 for about 3 weeks. I was surprised how quiet and smooth the ride was. We opted for the 2 because this was the only V the...
    Post by: rotwein, Jul 12, 2012 in forum: Prius v Main Forum