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    Any experiences with the following insurance companies?

    We have Traveler's and had to make a glass claim for a stone pop in the windshield. They were good on the phone, conferencing in the local shop...
    Post by: tacomel, May 18, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius And Car Washes

    Just leave the car in neutral. The ICE may or may not come on through the car's journey. I have never experienced a problem with "sucking in...
    Post by: tacomel, May 7, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Any two Prius households?

    We have two, same color and everything. Thus far, with almost a year of ownership, and our almost 2-year-old, we have not yet encountered...
    Post by: tacomel, Apr 28, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Anyone use the Prius for a " Young Family Car?"

    We frequently pack 2 adults, a near two-year-old, the stroller, a bunch of toys, and suitcases comfortably into the Prius very comfortably. This...
    Post by: tacomel, Apr 17, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Evenflo Triumph Deluxe Convertible Car Seat

    We have the exact carseat asked about by the OP, and yes, it does work. (And we like it as does our son.) We have it mounted behind the right...
    Post by: tacomel, Apr 11, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Feedback to Toyota about Nav and Phone Lockout

    A couple more examples of how the lockout is more dangerous than it's worth: 1. Driving down the road, need to call 911 or other emergency...
    Post by: tacomel, Mar 31, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Brilliant Blues

    Two more... [img]
    Post by: tacomel, Mar 25, 2007 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    2 Tax Credits?

    Two purchases = two credits (of the appropriate amount, based on which vehicle and also whether it was before or after October 1). It's not...
    Post by: tacomel, Oct 28, 2006 in forum: Prius Tax Credit Discussion
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    Insurance Costs for Michigan Residents

    I used to live in MI and for car insurance purposes I am glad I don't anymore. I did find that Traveler's, with their "Hybrid Traveler's"...
    Post by: tacomel, Oct 16, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    How many 2 Prius Families out there?

    We've got two blue 2006's. [img]
    Post by: tacomel, Oct 14, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Change of Salespersons

    When we called our original dealership for a status update, we learned that the salesman had moved to another dealership in their group, and that...
    Post by: tacomel, Oct 12, 2006 in forum: Dealers & Pricing
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    First Service Visit

    For our first car's service, we took it to the dealer, specified that only the oil change be done (since we were getting new tires immediately...
    Post by: tacomel, Oct 11, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    My wife, Maria Andretti

    My wife and I have a friendly banter with regards to MPG. Based on current averages on similar commutes, it is true that I average about 3 MPG...
    Post by: tacomel, Oct 6, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Car washes

    If you can stomach it, you'll have to experiment a little bit. Expect that when you ask the carwash attendant if they know how to drive the car...
    Post by: tacomel, Oct 6, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    So what is your other vehicle?

    The other car is another Prius. Same color and everything. :D
    Post by: tacomel, Oct 4, 2006 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum