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    Good bye Prius Prime :(

    I got about $24k for my trade-in, I got about $7k in tax credits when I bought the car if I recall correctly (state and federal). So if that...
    Post by: Captmiddy, Jul 31, 2019 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Good bye Prius Prime :(

    I did look at the Crosstrek and my friend just bought the PHEV Crosstrek. There are several issues with it. 17 Miles of EV range is too short...
    Post by: Captmiddy, Jul 29, 2019 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Good bye Prius Prime :(

    So after having my Prius Prime since December 2016, I have reluctantly decided I needed to trade it in. I am getting a Kia Niro PHEV. I really...
    Thread by: Captmiddy, Jul 22, 2019, 13 replies, in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Anyone using Fuelly and notice it doesn't calc large MPG?

    I actually entered it by odometer reading not by calculated delta on miles. I have had a couple resets on my trip meter since I put in the fuel...
    Post by: Captmiddy, Nov 23, 2017 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Anyone using Fuelly and notice it doesn't calc large MPG?

    I just put gas in my car for the first time in about 3000 miles. I only used 6.8 gallons of gas. After putting in the details, the MPG doesn't...
    Thread by: Captmiddy, Nov 22, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    ICE comes on anyway

    Neat video.
    Post by: Captmiddy, Nov 22, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Glide mode in Prime?

    I will say this, there are few things people can do that will draw my ire more than this pulse glide thing. When I drive on a road, I maintain a...
    Post by: Captmiddy, Aug 21, 2017 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Available Remote Engine Start?

    The remote climate is definitely run by the traction battery, it will not work if there isn't enough power left in the battery pack. The system...
    Post by: Captmiddy, Aug 21, 2017 in forum: Prime Accessories and Modifications
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    199.9 or True Average for Total MPG Figuring?

    Actually the car can calculate out to just short of 1000 MPG. If you have an Advanced and open the Eco Dashboard in the Prius apps you will see...
    Post by: Captmiddy, Aug 21, 2017 in forum: Prime Fuel Economy & EV Range
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    Can you set the map to point of view orientation?

    I tend to change my mind on a regular basis which way I want my maps to work. Some days it is North is Up some days it is Up is direction of...
    Post by: Captmiddy, Aug 21, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Charging keeps blowing circuit breaker

    It is actually fairly unusual in older homes and even in new homes to have GFCI circuit breakers, and I wouldn't recommend counting on one even if...
    Post by: Captmiddy, Aug 18, 2017 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    Charging keeps blowing circuit breaker

    Unless you are putting in a dedicated circuit, you should definitely put a GFCI plug in. While the charging adapter itself has some ground fault...
    Post by: Captmiddy, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: Prime Plug-in Charging
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    Consumer Reports Prius Prime Review (Aug 3 2017)

    The thing that still makes CR useful is that generally their comparison to other vehicles are consistent. So if you take 5 CR reviews and lay...
    Post by: Captmiddy, Aug 7, 2017 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)