I'm so new, I'm stoopid!

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  1. Laura G.

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    Aloha all,

    I bought an immaculate (gotta love the anal retentive) 2007 Prius yesterday. I did take it for a test drive, nice hilly road.

    Today, now that the adrenaline has worn off a bit, the engine feels a wee bit noisy, going up hill, under load. Maybe because it's so quiet otherwise... is it normal? It's so weird- it feels either too quiet or too loud! #TooNewb

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  2. bisco

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    completely. these engines like to buzz when you hit 'em hard, there's not a whole lotta horses. also, the lower the battery, the more engine you need, and more buzzing! :p relax and enjoy the ride!(y)
     
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    I felt my 2009 sounded like a baritone sewing machine going uphill. That is normal.
     
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  4. Laura G.

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    Exactly! Lol!

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    was it a singer?
     
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