Intro post, and shopping for a Prius

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  1. Simbaboy

    Simbaboy Active Member

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    I wonder if you are Smaug1 from ADVRIDER especially scooter section.
    I love my G2 Prius--a 2009. One day I am going to get a V or a Prime.
    Simba

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    One and the same! Small world. I don't have a scooter any more, went to the CBR500R, so I'm on that forum and sport-touring.net now.

    No problems with towing that light trailer? I was scared off by Toyota's warning not to tow with it. Maybe I can get away with it after all...
     
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  3. Simbaboy

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    4 big adults, trailer and bike, lots of luggage in the car and in the top carrier: I got 32 MPG on a recent long trip.

    The only time I had an issue was climbing the Rockies on the way home by Aspen Summit and Eisenhower Tunnel where my speeds stayed at about 40 MPH. Then, back to normal.

    Also, my old Prius consumed a little oil--No big deal.

    Rear passengers could have used a little more leg room. I easily drove 3-4 hours at a time before stopping for breaks/fuel.

    Simba

    Super easy on/off with the trailer and bike. Driving the car --99% of the time you could not even tell there was a trailer.
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    #43 Simbaboy, Aug 8, 2018
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  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Oops, I forgot about the press releases.

    Yes the Two Eco has the IR-cut windshield

    2018 Toyota Prius Remains A Hybrid Benchmark | Toyota USA Newsroom

    Prius Two Eco with Heat-Insulating Windshield - Confirmed | PriusChat
     
    #44 Tideland Prius, Aug 11, 2018
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  5. dead civic

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    Sorry to reply to an old thread, but do you have a build out picture of your trailer? I like it! I'm thinking of building something similar with HF 40x48.

    Thanks in advance for any reply.
     
    #45 dead civic, Jan 29, 2025 at 12:29 PM
  6. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    Just click the sliver of an image at the bottom of their post. Copied here.

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    #46 Prodigyplace, Jan 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    #47 Prodigyplace, Jan 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    #48 Prodigyplace, Jan 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    #49 Prodigyplace, Jan 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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    Prodigyplace 2025 Camry XLE FWD

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    Yeah, thanks for that... I can see the picture without the link also. I was referring to possibly a build thread on the trailer or something or that sort.
     
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