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    Long Road Trip in Prius v

    The engine roar is not necessary the engine is under super heavy load. More of the effect of the CVT keep the engine at a specific RPM. Power is...
    Post by: umichioe, Mar 18, 2015 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Long Road Trip in Prius v

    I drove my v couple times from SF to LA. 1) Don't expect more than 40 mpg if you drive faster than 75 mph with 3 passengers and luggage. I got...
    Post by: umichioe, Mar 17, 2015 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    2015 Prius v details for USA cars (from Dianne in SoCal)

    I found the new center info display is very rashly put together. Too many different sections with plastic borders. The clock is so strangely put...
    Post by: umichioe, Jan 8, 2015 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    2015 v aced the crash test

    Perfect crash test. Link to IIHS site: Vehicle details
    Thread by: umichioe, Dec 23, 2014, 23 replies, in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    2015 Prius v details for USA cars (from Dianne in SoCal)

    Thanks for the info. Seems not much improvement. MPG most likely will be unchanged. Would like to see if the SofTex center console fit my 2012...
    Post by: umichioe, Nov 19, 2014 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Two devices for Entune bluetooth

    I would like to setup Entune to connect my Samsung S3 as Phone and my iPod touch as Music.However, it always connect the iPod touch as phone also...
    Thread by: umichioe, Feb 1, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: Prius v Audio and Electronics
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    would i buy another prius

    I will definitely buy another hybrid or PHEV. Not necessary a Prius though. The new Honda Accord is very attractive and I am pretty sure there...
    Post by: umichioe, Nov 22, 2013 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    IIHS "poor" rating on 'small overlap front' test crash

    I agreed with the logic why CR is not recommending the Camry and Prius v. There are a lot of choices in the market and it is their job to...
    Post by: umichioe, Nov 22, 2013 in forum: Prius v Main Forum
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    Solution for USB drawing too much power?

    I got this issue sometimes (30%) with my iPhone 4S using an "ebay" USB cable. Solution is to unplug and re-plug until the message is gone....
    Post by: umichioe, Oct 21, 2013 in forum: Prius v Audio and Electronics
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    70 mph vs 80 mph

    Driving between 75-80 mph with occasional slowing down to 65-70 ---> 35 mpg (800 miles) LA highway (Stop and Go - 60 mph) + Local traffic ---> 42...
    Post by: umichioe, Oct 16, 2013 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy
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    Badge engineering

    Japan has 5 five-seat version too.
    Post by: umichioe, Oct 4, 2013 in forum: Prius v Accessories and Modifications
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    Prius v brake noise problem fix

    After 1 week, I am happy that the noise is still gone after the dealer fix.
    Post by: umichioe, Oct 4, 2013 in forum: Prius v Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    70 mph vs 80 mph

    Will take the v for a road trip. How much drop in mpg from 70 mph to 80 mph?
    Post by: umichioe, Oct 2, 2013 in forum: Prius v Fuel Economy