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Replying to: railroadjames (Jan 15, 2009 9:13 am) I have had two instances of "dead battery", one a week after I got the car and a second about a year ago. Both times a quick jump was all it took to start the computer, then the big battery started the car. I've since made the cigarette lighter "ON" all the time so I could plug in a small 12V Autosport Jumper battery to start the computer. That should work but I never actually tried it and that battery is always dead. I am thinking about changing the small Prius battery just based upon age. Since I didn't do it before this winter started, I will probably do it next fall. Does anyone know if there are other sources for that size battery or must it come from Toyota. The $153 price is high but not impossible if that is the only source. I will ask my Toyota dealer and post his reply.
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Replying to: stevegold (Jan 15, 2009 9:37 am) |
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Hello, If I don't get a new Fit , I'm going to get on a waiting list for the new Honda Insight or next year's new 2010 Prius. But would someone please explain the difference between a mild hybrid and a full hybrid? Is the fundamental difference that a Toyota Hybrid system can move forward / propel itself on its electric battery power alone (up to a certain speed) while the Honda Hybrid system ALWAYS has to have its ICE gas engine on? Do they both shut down at redlights and stop signs? Any hesitation on re-start (safety concern - I don't want to be T-boned when ready to turn left)? Thank you.
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Replying to: johnxyz (Jan 22, 2009 7:19 am) |
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Replying to: johnxyz (Jan 22, 2009 7:19 am) Regarding the shutoff/startup feature it's a non-issue in the Prius. In most cases when you're at a light or at a turn you will be the first one off the line by at least a car length. That's due to the high insta-torque feature of the e-motor. The Prius will never win a drag race against a modern V6 but it will be 'off the line' quicker. It's very nearly the same as the early 2000's I4s.
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Jan 22, 2009 12:29 pm) Do you know however whether or not the new Insight is able to move forward silently under electric power only or is the gas engine always on? I understand that the Prius can propel itself under electric only - the strong torque that you referenced above. Just want to clarify this point. I think that would be the difference btwn full (Toy) and mild (Honda) hybrid. Is this an important consideration in purchase? Thanks again.
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| Simple question, especially for Toyota salespeople like kdhspyder: has anyone ever experienced or even heard of someone trading in an SUV on a Prius (or getting rid of the SUV some other way in favor of a Prius)? Or in other words, can an SUVer find happiness with the Prius? | |
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Replying to: backy (Jan 22, 2009 6:21 pm)
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Replying to: grandtotal (Jan 22, 2009 7:11 pm) Back in 2004 I was all set to move from a minivan to a Prius, but a delay in getting the Prius nixed that. But I could be making that jump in a few years when we say good-bye to our last-ever (?) minivan. |
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Replying to: johnxyz (Jan 22, 2009 12:39 pm)
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