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    Putting into Neutral before Park?

    Can we all agree to spell the thing that slows the wheels down a "Brake"? I think a Parking "Break" is found in those old style automatic...
    Post by: Slugdoc, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Rooftop Cargo Box/Bag on Prius? Rent one?

    UPDATE - I did it! Drove to Maine today (from NYC) with 2 adults, 3 kids, the hatch full of food and books (the "hidden" compartment holds a...
    Post by: Slugdoc, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Rooftop Cargo Box/Bag on Prius? Rent one?

    Decision time -- Yakima FarOut Cargo bag. $219. It is installable on a naked Prius roof with straps that go through the inside of the car. OR get...
    Post by: Slugdoc, Aug 2, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Rooftop Cargo Box/Bag on Prius? Rent one?

    Thanks, sounds like a possibility, too. Trip coming up soon, we'll have to see how fast I can get this done. Now, hard Cargo Box ($$$, storage...
    Post by: Slugdoc, Aug 2, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Rooftop Cargo Box/Bag on Prius? Rent one?

    Thanks for your replies. Trailer - nope. Roof rack -> I imagine there is someway to install a temporary roof rack on a prius, but I haven't...
    Post by: Slugdoc, Jul 31, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Rooftop Cargo Box/Bag on Prius? Rent one?

    Hi all, We are going to take our first real family road trip. NYC to Nova Scotia. Wife feels we need to take the 2002 Camry because our family...
    Thread by: Slugdoc, Jul 31, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    avg MPH

    Yup. My highway / city commute: 8 miles in 30 minutes registers just about 17 mph avg.
    Post by: Slugdoc, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Stationary Tray for 2012 Console Box and My first Fill UP!

    Wow. That is so neatly done! Are you an upholsterer in your spare time? And can you felt my box? (Ugh that didn't sound right.)
    Post by: Slugdoc, Apr 2, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Parking Brake Sticking: Noticeable noise when applying gas

    I second this - ALWAYS set the parking brake on any incline -> takes the stress off the parking pawl. I would reccomend using the parking...
    Post by: Slugdoc, Mar 30, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Finally at peace with myself

    Congrats -- the purpose in life is to be good and be happy. Not to make the best financial decisions. Now, when was the cold soak issue...
    Post by: Slugdoc, Mar 29, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Lifetime MPG

    fuelly.com
    Post by: Slugdoc, Mar 28, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What is this? (Slid front passenger seat back)

    Jdm?
    Post by: Slugdoc, Mar 23, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What is this? (Slid front passenger seat back)

    Thank you. Now I don't need to check. That is kind of weird though.
    Post by: Slugdoc, Mar 23, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    What is this? (Slid front passenger seat back)

    So front seat passenger slid his seat back (for the first time) when he got out, I noticed this plastic panel under (or just in front of) his seat...
    Post by: Slugdoc, Mar 23, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum