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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by tarantoga, Mar 22, 2012.

  1. tarantoga

    tarantoga Junior Member

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    ...you had to pop off the battery cover (for show off) more often than open the gas cap.
     
    #1 tarantoga, Mar 22, 2012
  2. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    ...or if you have no clue when your next gas refill will be.

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    #2 john1701a, Mar 22, 2012
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    What's this "gas" you speak of?
     
    #3 usdmattiphone, Mar 22, 2012
  4. iRun26.2

    iRun26.2 New Member

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    Or, if you are expecting to need to reread the manual's section on refueling with gas because you have forgotten how a gas pump works.
     
    #4 iRun26.2, Mar 22, 2012
  5. hm800x

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    When you fear power outtages more than gas price rises !!!
     
    #5 hm800x, Mar 22, 2012
  6. crewdog

    crewdog Acting Ensign Prius Prime

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    When you ask for J1772 at the drive-thru
     
    #6 crewdog, Mar 22, 2012
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  7. Sandiegomom

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    When you nose around in dark corners of parking garages looking for outlets...
     
    #7 Sandiegomom, Mar 22, 2012
  8. SageBrush

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    When the creature at the end of the leash purrs rather than barks
     
    #8 SageBrush, Mar 22, 2012
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    When you don't understand all the fuss people are making over $5/gallon gas.
     
    #9 Rebound, Mar 22, 2012
  10. OilFreedom

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    These are funny and so true! Also applies to the Leaf, Volt, etc. Wahoo!
     
    #10 OilFreedom, Mar 22, 2012
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    When you solicit government legislators to reward MPG values and not technology!
     
    #11 in-control, Mar 22, 2012
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    . . . . when you long to make it 19.5 miles to work w/out the ICE kicking in (missed it by a half mile)
     
    #12 hill, Mar 22, 2012
  13. SageBrush

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    When you change jobs to *extend* your commute for a complete battery discharge.
     
    #13 SageBrush, Mar 22, 2012
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    When people now think you had a magic crystal ball to look into the future.
     
    #14 scottf200, Mar 22, 2012
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