There have been one or two, but not a chronic problem. It seems that there is either a problem with your car (unlikely, but possible), or more likely there ...
Yes, the old girl isn't a virgin anymore. Her first, ding, dent and attack all in one fell swoop. I hit a shopping cart in a dark parking lot. It was one of...
... I agree, and much of a salesman's attitude is not as negative as they just plain don't know about the Prius. That's why we volunteered with our "local" ...
... crash ... Toyota never seems to worry about demand. They seem to like to control the supply. They only seem to produce as many as they can without...
... dealer's ... The dealership where I bought mine (in the Netherlands) has a special 'Prius' salesman, they also encouraged him to use the demo car as his ...
I find that I generally have to drive at least 6-8 miles (one-way, in the winter) to reach sticker gas mileage, and at least 4-5 miles in summer. Short trips...
Take a moment to remember the crew. The Shuttle program played a large role in my history. When it first began, I was at a young impressionably age. Watching...
Hybrid implies two different propulsion systems regardless of type. So Ford's HLA (Hydraulic Launch Assist), a cylinder of compressed nitrogen gas used for...
<A HREF="http://www.srh.noaa.gov/radar/loop/DS.p19r0/si.kshv.shtml">Click here: National Weather Service Radar Image - Short Range Base Reflectivity -...
Agreed. Make no special provisions for the battery vent. When one's car sits in a parking lot and a driving rain strom blows in what do you suppose happens?...
... It makes sense to me that if long trips are rare, that renting for those occasions, and using an EV for the daily, short trips would be a good idea. So,...
Now that I've finished my support research (and got more server space), I'm ready to provide more assistance for the owners. I'll be adding external links to...
We could call ours Galectic.....for gas/electric. <grin> MILD sounds like a disease description to me. Sharon Hybrid implies two different propulsion systems...
Well, it looks like I may be breaking new ground. Regarding the steering wheel shudder (when cold/in reverse/etc.): Has anyone had to get the rack replaced...
Can we please not troll on this list? I am probably not the only one who reads this list looking for reputable information, and the jokey posts (nuclear subs,...
Hokaay! Thank you! I'll let you know if my tires explode in the process! How about seat covers? Do any of you have ones you really like that last well? I...
I would seriously consider an Electric Vehicle for a second vehicle. I would love to use an EV for my daily 14 (2X 7) mile commute and for numerous short...
While I don't know their service history, the County owns at least two of the Ford EV's. They were purchased at least two years ago, and I still encounter ...
= For one whole year now I've enjoyed The dreamlike glow of bulbs employed At first to cast a gentle hue Upon the skin of Priapus new. What five bucks bought...
If you wish to hear firsthand about the ignorance that some have concerning hybrid cars then check this out: http://www.moretothepoint.org/show/lr Click on the...
Angelo Vassos
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Feb 2, 2003 2:08 am
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... Yes. They were only leased (no sales), mostly in California and Arizona. Of course sales were poor; they were nailed to the floor! ... No; it is available...
Has anyone driven on highway with no lights yet ? I recently started a new job and have to drive on route 3 in New Hampshire and there are NO higways lights at...
... My commute to work is 2.8 miles each way - My mileage is lower for these short trips than my long trips, but usually not that low unless it's really cold...
... How's the aim on the headlights? Directions to re-aim them are here somewhere... As for fog lamps, you won't find any available from Toyota. You could ...
... Similar to your friend that drove with the parking brake on in his "traditional" car, there is similar story that's been posted here on the Prius list......
Why do you think your van was getting similar mileage? I bet under the same conditions and same weather you didn't get over 10-12 MPG, only you didn't have a...
... vehicle. I would love to use an EV for my daily 14 (2X 7) mile commute and for numerous short trips, 2-5 miles in distance. ... I feel the same way. When...
... <mrv@k...>" <mrv@k...> wrote: <snip> ... Gazoo shows bumper-mounted driving and fog lamps avail as aftermarket "goodies". If you ask nicely and offer to...