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    when should you trade in your Prius,before it becomes a money pit?

    You might find one in that price range, depending on what happens with the tax credits for PHEVs. When the tax credits phased out for the regular...
    Post by: John H, Oct 21, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  2. John H
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    when should you trade in your Prius,before it becomes a money pit?

    a Volt, although it didn't replace the Prius, the kids mainly drove it. The Volt replaced an LX450, which is now retired to just ranch duties.
    Post by: John H, Oct 21, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  3. John H
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    when should you trade in your Prius,before it becomes a money pit?

    My daughter is driving the 07 now. I didn't get the PiP because it didn't have the EV capacity to go 25k/yr, as you noted above.
    Post by: John H, Oct 21, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  4. John H
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    when should you trade in your Prius,before it becomes a money pit?

    I was just talking about the electric costs. ~ 100kWh per month at ~ $0.12/kWh . I got a better deal, $50/year for unlimited charging, so I got...
    Post by: John H, Oct 21, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  5. John H
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    when should you trade in your Prius,before it becomes a money pit?

    It seems to me that the biggest threat to a Prius becoming a "money pit" is when an owner relies on a Toyota dealership for maintenance and repair...
    Post by: John H, Oct 21, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  6. John H
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    What would doubling the EV range be worth in a new PIP?

    The $0.50 isn't too attractive for a PiP because of the maximum charge rate of the PiP's onboard charger. $0.50 is marginal for a Volt with it's...
    Post by: John H, Oct 21, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  7. John H
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    What would doubling the EV range be worth in a new PIP?

    One of the challenges for PiP owners is that the EV range isn't quite enough to jump through the hoops of getting onto another rate plan....
    Post by: John H, Oct 21, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  8. John H
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    Installed kit from Plug in Supply getting 28 miles!

    unfortunatly, Fuelly does not work when an entry is over 200 mpg, so not too many Volt owners bother with it. FAQ: Why doesn't my fuel-up have a...
    Post by: John H, Oct 21, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  9. John H
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    when should you trade in your Prius,before it becomes a money pit?

    That is pretty good, $0.98/100 mile. With gas and amortization of the 04 Prius included what are you running all in? I think my 07 is running me...
    Post by: John H, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  10. John H
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    in the market... & overwhelmed

    You have some other choices if you care to do a bit more research. For starters : Prius : EPA 48 mpg highway @ 2 gallons = 96 miles. Volt :...
    Post by: John H, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Newbie Forum
  11. John H
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    Rebuttals to haters?

    agree, but the skeptic that is first and foremost "Buy American" now has several high mpg, high quality, hybrid choices built in the USA.
    Post by: John H, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Rebuttals to haters?

    That might have worked 4 years ago, not so much today with the American built hybrids like the Camry and the Volt.
    Post by: John H, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
  13. John H
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    Rebuttals to haters?

    for the NiMH batteries in the regular prius, I think the nickel is highly recyclable. lead is highly recyclable as well.
    Post by: John H, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
  14. John H
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    What would doubling the EV range be worth in a new PIP?

    $0. I faced this dilemma in June when I went shopping for a vehicle. The PiP just didn't make economic sense. I figured the tipping point...
    Post by: John H, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
  15. John H
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    when should you trade in your Prius,before it becomes a money pit?

    ok. from your post I thought you were trying, and ready, to move closer. there are a lot of folks, including myself, who picked a home based on $1...
    Post by: John H, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  16. John H
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    when should you trade in your Prius,before it becomes a money pit?

    Off-topic but have you tried swapping homes with someone closer? There may be someone within a few miles of your workplace that would be thrilled...
    Post by: John H, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  17. John H
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    End of the World - Big Tex burns

    I think Nostradamus predicted this would happen.
    Post by: John H, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
  18. John H
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    when should you trade in your Prius,before it becomes a money pit?

    Exactly!
    Post by: John H, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
  19. John H
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    Installed kit from Plug in Supply getting 28 miles!

    Dang, I thought I had finally found a space where I could claim to be an over achiever. :(
    Post by: John H, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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    Am I crazy?

    Plug-In EV mode is addicting. My best day of EV only has been 128 miles, but 90 is more normal. My last 3000 miles is something like 1500 mpg and...
    Post by: John H, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015
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