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    2010 prius, 31 mpg, Toyota doesn't care

    I agree that you should keep after them. In Boston, my FE dropped by about 4MPG when temps plummeted, but your situation seems to be much worse,...
    Post by: GasSaving, Dec 12, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Did you buy your Gen III for Styling?

    I really like the wagon design of the new Pruis over the old sedan design. We go camping, so I love the space. We keep our cars for 7-8years, so...
    Post by: GasSaving, Dec 12, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    2010 Center console design: no-lie-made me decide not to buy a new one

    I'm 6'3" and fit fine, but I agree I'm not a big fan of the flying buttress. But it's hardly a deal breaker. I really like my $23k 50MPG midsize...
    Post by: GasSaving, Nov 13, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Motor Trend: Okay, so Volt is not an EV. It's a Hybrid. But we think it's a superior hybrid to HSD.

    Re: Motor Trend: Okay, so Volt is not an EV. It's a Hybrid. But we think it's a superior hybrid to H My error! I flipped quickly thru MT and my...
    Post by: GasSaving, Nov 13, 2010 in forum: Chevrolet Volt
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    Motor Trend: Okay, so Volt is not an EV. It's a Hybrid. But we think it's a superior hybrid to HSD.

    Re: Motor Trend: Okay, so Volt is not an EV. It's a Hybrid. But we think it's a superior hybrid to H Motortrend then goes on to say "The $41,000...
    Post by: GasSaving, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Chevrolet Volt
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    2010 Prices Paid and Details

    18,500 Priuses left of the 2010 model year? You should be able to get $2,000 off list if you negotiate. Hmmm... tempted to trade in my wife's...
    Post by: GasSaving, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Is High Pitch Squeaking Noise From Wheel Normal?

    Hi Roger! I've had no squeaks, squeals, or rattles from my 2010 Prius, so I'm not angling to get a new one for free, but I'm just curious. How...
    Post by: GasSaving, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Do you hear rattling noises?

    So far, rattle free. My Prius is the quietest car I've ever owned (of 6). Go Toyota!
    Post by: GasSaving, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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    Gen III - How Much Better Than Gen II?

    There is a terrific Edmunds video that discusses the improvements in the GIII over the GII: [media] The only downside is the flying buttress...
    Post by: GasSaving, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    TDI test drive

    The stick-shift Golf/Jetta diesel gets pretty good gas mileage (still not nearly as good as a Prius). But if you don't like stick-shifting,...
    Post by: GasSaving, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Diesels
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    Two Large publicly traded Solar companies are booming

    Rather than buy stocks, why not put up solar panels / wind power? I wish I owned instead of rent, so I could do that. (Sighs whistfully.)
    Post by: GasSaving, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Environmental Discussion
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    Test Drove a Volt today

    Motortrend has been paid off to drool over the Volt. I have the magazine in front of me, and if you flip the cover over, you get... 2 pages of...
    Post by: GasSaving, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Chevrolet Volt
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    Motor Trend: Okay, so Volt is not an EV. It's a Hybrid. But we think it's a superior hybrid to HSD.

    Re: Motor Trend: Okay, so Volt is not an EV. It's a Hybrid. But we think it's a superior hybrid to H I have the magazine in front of me, and if...
    Post by: GasSaving, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Chevrolet Volt
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    Prius II,III,IV vs. V Fuel Economy

    Consumer Reports repeatedly found a 2MPG diff with the 17" wheels on the last Gen Prius, so I think 2MPG worse is a safe bet. Since this is...
    Post by: GasSaving, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Weak FM radio reception in 2010 Prius?

    My reception seems to be fine. Or as good as the prev 6 cars I have owned. But next time I drive to the boonies, I'll check and post my results.
    Post by: GasSaving, Nov 7, 2010 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics