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    Body/paint work: any special concerns?

    Ugh, the dangers of parking on the street have bitten me in the tush. Came back to the car yesterday and someone had obviously scraped against my...
    Thread by: Specialissimus, Aug 24, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Is everyone getting 50 mpg?

    I'm rapidly approaching the 10,000 mile marker and around 50 MPG is probably all I'm going to get unless I get out of L.A. I'm stranded in the...
    Post by: Specialissimus, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    What States Offer NO Sales Tax

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TLS @ Jul 25 2007, 01:17 PM) 484910</div> Sorry, forgot about the vice tax because I don't smoke.
    Post by: Specialissimus, Jul 25, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    What States Offer NO Sales Tax

    Alaska has no sales tax on anything. :P
    Post by: Specialissimus, Jul 25, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    EPA changing its estimate for the Prius WHEN IT SHOULDN'T!

    I'm willing to bet that the worst mileage you're going to get over a long stretch without REALLY aggro driving is in the mid 40's. I got 46 MPG...
    Post by: Specialissimus, Jul 19, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    INDUSTRY NOISE (ANY)

    Is that a bot?
    Post by: Specialissimus, Jul 14, 2007 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Anti-Prius Motorists

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priusH8R @ Mar 2 2007, 04:51 PM) 399327</div> In all fairness to people who want to drive around the speed limit...
    Post by: Specialissimus, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Anti-Prius Motorists

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priusH8R @ Mar 1 2007, 09:41 PM) 398883</div> Have you every tried to get somewhere on time using Los Angeles public...
    Post by: Specialissimus, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    The Long Distance Prius

    While the prius still gets great economy on long trips I've found I get FAR better economy in the city. Driving around anchorage stop and go...
    Post by: Specialissimus, Jul 8, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Statement

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Vadercar @ Jul 5 2007, 12:05 PM) 473592</div> Awesome! Anyways, this may be coming from the lower end of the prius...
    Post by: Specialissimus, Jul 5, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Al Gore's son busted for drugs in hybrid car

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(brentmeister @ Jul 4 2007, 12:46 PM) 473042</div> It handles much better than an 88 Camry SW at those speeds and FAR...
    Post by: Specialissimus, Jul 4, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Dealers back to MSRP++ ?

    Try the Costco auto program if you're a Costco member. It's a bit convoluted but they set the price at $500 over dealer invoice (wayyy below...
    Post by: Specialissimus, Jun 29, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    How old are you and how many cars have you previously chosen and owned?

    I'm 27... 1988 Camry Station Wagon (quite a wonder) 2007 Prius
    Post by: Specialissimus, Jun 24, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Fuel Price

    I just did the alcan and up in Anchorage right now it's 2.90 at Costco. Down in L.A. it was 3.40ish.
    Post by: Specialissimus, Jun 24, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy