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    Is it me, or is the Prius a moron magnet?

    One thing I find is that since I keep distance behind the car ahead it is much easer to slow sightly to let oncoming cars cross in front of me,...
    Post by: Tom G., Feb 12, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    So I'm sitting at a light and a Mustang revs on me...

    The better message is "It costs me seven cents to go a mile."
    Post by: Tom G., Feb 12, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    So I'm sitting at a light and a Mustang revs on me...

    I recall back in 1973 during the oil embargo when a muscle car pulled in for gas behind me. I asked "What's your mileage?" "Bout 4. I like...
    Post by: Tom G., Feb 12, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    USA Today article: "Prius shines in California"

    "Californians registered 60,688 of the new Prius hybrids in 2012, nearly one out of every five subcompacts, the California New Cars Dealers...
    Post by: Tom G., Jan 25, 2013 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Mice and cedar oil

    I just got back from my 25,000 mile check-up, and the cabin filter was full of nutshells and chewed foam. I got the full $99 service to clean it...
    Thread by: Tom G., Dec 10, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius Myths and their Rebuttals

    I taught for years, and the only time I ever swore in class was when a kid asked me "Would you buy a little Hummer?" Without thinking I shot...
    Post by: Tom G., Jun 27, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Are we saving fuel, or just saving OUR fuel?

    So, Walter, you do give other drivers room, but for a different motivation? Having driven in different parts of the country, I contend that the...
    Post by: Tom G., Jun 14, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Are we saving fuel, or just saving OUR fuel?

    Good ideas. The impetus for my original post was a conversation with someone who pointed out that in traffic he tried to give enough space to...
    Post by: Tom G., Jun 11, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Are we saving fuel, or just saving OUR fuel?

    What is the purpose of our hypermiling behaviors? If it is to save money, fine. Right now I'm paying less then seven cents a mile for my fuel....
    Thread by: Tom G., Jun 7, 2012, 69 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Real world fuel mileage of the Prius V?

    I drive a Prius as a Prius can be driven- to optimize mileage. By computer, after 17000 miles in 14 months, I am averaging 59.2 mpg. By bought...
    Post by: Tom G., Jun 3, 2012 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    What's the opposite of mpg?

    Good to know- thanks.
    Post by: Tom G., Jun 3, 2012 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    What's the opposite of mpg?

    Is it worthwhile to buy a Prius if driving like that? I get about 60mpg average year-round with mine, but rented a Camry while in Nevada. I...
    Post by: Tom G., Jun 1, 2012 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    Typical first month damage

    I drove my new car home and opened the hatch in my garage with the garage door up.
    Post by: Tom G., Feb 9, 2012 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum