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    Ford Takes the Low Road and Advertises 'Fiesta gets better gas mileage than most hybrids out there'

    Re: Ford Takes the Low Road and Advertises 'Fiesta gets better gas mileage than most hybrids out the I gave some serious thought to getting a...
    Post by: scottalan, May 13, 2011 in forum: Other Cars
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    A few questions about the cabin temperature control!

    Yep, you have to turn the AC on manually - confirmed by the dealer where I get my service. Thanks for the replies!
    Post by: scottalan, May 12, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    A few questions about the cabin temperature control!

    This all leads me to another question, should the air conditioner automatically come on when the temperature is lowered or does the AC button have...
    Post by: scottalan, May 11, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Parking brake pedal cover keeps coming offs...

    I had the same problem with my 2010 II. It was replaced under warranty. I think the original one had a small tear in one of the corners so it did...
    Post by: scottalan, May 10, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Crunching the numbers... for the frugal, like myself

    With the prices they are asking for used ones right now, you might as well just get a new one - unless they are adding on a surcharge or something...
    Post by: scottalan, May 10, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    O'Reily Auto Parts Mobil 0W-20 Sale

    Are there any other synthetic oil options in 0-20W besides Mobil 1, Mobil Super Synthetic, and Toyota?
    Post by: scottalan, May 9, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Trade 2010 for 2011 $2000 Out the Door?

    If they will indeed trade for $2,000 out of pocket, it is a great deal. Typically, vehicles depreciate about this much each year, so you are...
    Post by: scottalan, May 9, 2011 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    Used GEN III Parts

    Thanks! They did have one, but it was dark grey. This actually the first one I have found so far. I will keep checking.
    Post by: scottalan, May 5, 2011 in forum: Private Sales
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    Dvd

    It had a clean Carfax, but I don't put too much stock in that. I think used cars are always sold as is. The whole deal is water under the bridge...
    Post by: scottalan, Apr 23, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Dvd

    I just didn't check it over close enough. Since it was to be sold as certified, I let my guard down a bit. You have to look underneath the rocker...
    Post by: scottalan, Apr 22, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    does the FM radio have RDS?

    I have the base radio and I have never got it to work.
    Post by: scottalan, Apr 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics
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    WTB: 2010 Prius Rocker Panel - Blizard White

    Still looking!
    Post by: scottalan, Apr 21, 2011 in forum: Private Sales
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    Dvd

    The damage was not disclosed to me. In fact, it was certified, but to get the price down, they removed the certification. I went as far as I could...
    Post by: scottalan, Apr 21, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Dvd

    Thanks for the replys. In hindsite I wish I would have just got a new one. After I got this one home, I found over $800 of body damage to the...
    Post by: scottalan, Apr 19, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Dvd

    I bought my Prius used (big mistake) and thought I saw something where there was a DVD that came when new. Is this true and if so, is it worth...
    Post by: scottalan, Apr 14, 2011 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum