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Re: MY PRIUS [stevedebi]
by railroadjames
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Mar 02, 2007 (12:11 pm)
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Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 02, 2007 11:42 am)
Why not 2012, since that's when my "hybrid" warrantee expires. I hope we're not bumping heads here but I'd just like to say that the info from "urbandude" left alot unanswered. Obviously I consider the '04 Prius an incredible car and I've been aware that you have differing thoughts. I would like to point out that I've never had a car that exceeded my expectations like the Prius. As to urbandude, if he fails to fill in the blanks then I'd say a pass is in order cuz there are serious holes in his info. I can't speak about the '02 Prius but I have considerable knowledge as to the performance, handling, and quality of "my" Prius and with 3-1/2 yrs behind the wheel I can honestly state...2nd Gen. Prius is the car of the future here today. Nuff said! 
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Re: MY PRIUS [railroadjames]
by stevedebi
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Mar 05, 2007 (1:28 pm)
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Replying to: railroadjames (Mar 02, 2007 12:11 pm)
"Why not 2012, since that's when my "hybrid" warrantee expires. "
Because the items he mentioned are not part of the "hybrid warranty", and have a 3 year / 36K (or possibly 50K) warranty.
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- #62 of 74
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Re: MY PRIUS [stevedebi]
by railroadjames
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Mar 05, 2007 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 05, 2007 1:28 pm)
You're right except I , like most prudent car buyers these days, have an extended warrantee, thus confident that my bases are covered. I have to admit though that the Prius has proven to exceed quality and dependability issues for me. Although there is no perfect car out there...This is as close as I've ever come to that holy grail of transportation. 
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Re: MY PRIUS [railroadjames]
by stevedebi
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Mar 06, 2007 (10:37 am)
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Replying to: railroadjames (Mar 05, 2007 5:15 pm)
"This is as close as I've ever come to that holy grail of transportation. "
... for a smaller vehicle that doesn't provide the 70-80 Cubic feet of cargo space that a small SUV or CUV will provide. (or 35 Cubic feet with five passengers). The Prius fills it's designed space nicely, but isn't for everyone.
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- #64 of 74
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Re: MY PRIUS [railroadjames]
by stevedebi
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Mar 06, 2007 (10:40 am)
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Replying to: railroadjames (Mar 05, 2007 5:15 pm)
"You're right except I , like most prudent car buyers these days, have an extended warrantee, thus confident that my bases are covered."
OK, good for you, I was responding to the quote about "2012, when the hybrid warrantee expires." [sic]
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- #65 of 74
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Re: MY PRIUS [stevedebi]
by railroadjames
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Mar 06, 2007 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 06, 2007 10:40 am)
There is one other thing worth streeing here. This '04 Prius has turned out to be a far better car (especially in these times) than any I've ever owned b/4. Of course my desires and needs sure have changed over the years. I have owned a variety of cars from 63 Impalas to Opal G.T.'s with a sprinkling of Corvettes, Honda 600 Coupes, Mustangs, and even Lincoln Town Cars. I tend to feel wiser for ownership of this amazing hybrid, what with gas creeping up again. I wear a Prius smile these days. What can I say?
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Prius::The Holy Grail Of Cars
by railroadjames
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Mar 07, 2007 (8:44 am)
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Replying to: stevedebi (Mar 06, 2007 10:37 am)
Actually there's no such thing as the perfect car. Each of us has to search out what fullfills our own particular needs as to transportation. It's just a common factor that "all" vehicles require fuel on an all too often basis. Where as the Prius delivers excellent mpg's and reasonable room in a versital hatchback. Is it perfect? No. But, like I said so many times b/4. How many cars make you smile to and from the gas station.
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- #67 of 74
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Re: Prius::The Holy Grail Of Cars [railroadjames]
by stevedebi
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Mar 07, 2007 (10:22 am)
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Replying to: railroadjames (Mar 07, 2007 8:44 am)
"'How many cars make you smile to and from the gas station."
Well, since I periodically go to gas stations, I suppose I smile to and from them also. But in fact I smile every time I get in my own "grail-mobile" (not a guzzler, but not a hybrid either). Different strokes... 
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Only 29.8 MPG?
by borabora
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Mar 07, 2007 (2:50 pm)
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I just drove my car out of dealer's lot. a 13 mile trip with 29.8MGP. this dissapointed me a lot. in this nice california weather, i am expecting 50mpg.
any tips on that?
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Re: Only 29.8 MPG? [borabora]
by gagrice
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Mar 07, 2007 (4:13 pm)
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Replying to: borabora (Mar 07, 2007 2:50 pm)
You have to drive like you are the little old lady from Pasadena to get near to 50 MPG.
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