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#322 of 428 Re: Hi [rams160] by shilohlady Apr 22, 2006 (2:27 pm)
Replying to: rams160 (Apr 22, 2006 9:02 am) There is an "instantenous" MPG indicator available in the base model but this does not provide average MPG.
#323 of 428 Re: Hi [rams160] by upstateny5 Apr 23, 2006 (2:01 am)
Replying to: rams160 (Apr 22, 2006 9:02 am) I use scangauge with the base model to give me a more true mpg estimate of my current trip.
#324 of 428 Re: Hi [jajohnson] by hybridcurious Apr 23, 2006 (9:27 am)
Replying to: jajohnson (Apr 20, 2006 9:25 am) Where did you get such a good deal? Carsdirect.com tried to offer us a lease deal at 8.3%. Seems awfully high to me. Replies to this message: jajohnson (Apr 23, 2006 11:47 am) kdhspyder (Apr 23, 2006 3:45 pm)
#325 of 428 Re: Hi [hybridcurious] by jajohnson Apr 23, 2006 (11:47 am)
Replying to: hybridcurious (Apr 23, 2006 9:27 am) The deal is from Toyota itself. I found it on the Edmunds web site under incentives while researching what I wanted to buy. It expires 5/1/06. The deal is for $309/mo for 36 mos with $3000 down, plus tax and tags. The local dealer came down to a $2000 down payment after some discussion. I should note that when I first went to the dealer and mentioned the deal, he told me that it was for 2WD only, then another story. After I insisted he finally "found" the deal on the Toyota web site. It applies to a specific model number and they had two on the lot. The rest is history. Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Apr 23, 2006 3:45 pm)
#326 of 428 Re: Hi [jajohnson] by kdhspyder Apr 23, 2006 (3:45 pm)
Replying to: jajohnson (Apr 23, 2006 11:47 am) This is correct.. it's a nationwide promo.
#327 of 428 Re: Hi [jajohnson] by kisna Apr 28, 2006 (5:52 am)
Replying to: jajohnson (Apr 20, 2006 9:25 am) It is a great deal. I am going to my local Toyota dealer to ask them to match this offer. I am sure the dealer will not believe it. Can you provide some more details to help me convince the sales guy? Your help will be much appreciated. Replies to this message: jajohnson (Apr 29, 2006 4:37 pm)
#328 of 428 Re: Hi [kisna] by jajohnson Apr 29, 2006 (4:37 pm)
Replying to: kisna (Apr 28, 2006 5:52 am) Use this link on the Toyota web site to see the special lease when you select Highlander (includes Hybrid Model) on the left menu. Good luck. http://www.buyatoyota.com/specials/specials.aspx?s_van=GM_HOME_REGIONAL_SPECIALS- _TXT
#329 of 428 Driving the freeway by pathfinder Apr 23, 2006 (5:53 pm)
Just bought an '06 HH -- good deal on a Limited with nav. Very happy so far. Anyone experiencing any highway driving problems or idiosyncracies? New to hybrids, new to Toyota, and new to improved gas mileage... : )   Thanks. Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Apr 23, 2006 6:05 pm)
#330 of 428 Re: Driving the freeway [pathfinder] by kdhspyder Apr 23, 2006 (6:05 pm)
Replying to: pathfinder (Apr 23, 2006 5:53 pm) Welcome, you'll love your new vehicle. For tips go back several months on this forum say Oct/Nov and review all the good posts from existing owners.
#331 of 428 HH Purchase Price and Electric System Power-Output Needle by newski3 May 10, 2006 (10:10 am)
I just purchased my Sliver HH Limited: Here's purchasing info (I purchased from a Kentucky dealer who was in the Cincinnati Distribution Region): MSRP = $42,094 Invoice (which included $780 for TDA) = $38,419 Less $750 "Coupon" = $37669 My price "Out the Door Price" = $38000 Note: I KNOW that I could have bought the SUV for no more than $37,800 but I considered "a fair profit" for the dealer. Note: PURCHASE (w/o coupon)/ MSRP = ($38,000+750)/$42,094 = 0.92 Note: I would have insisted on a price of $38,350 if there were no coupon or Purchase Price/MSRP ratio = 0.911 Note: My Purchase Ration was $38000/$42,094 = 0.902   Second Item: I'm confused as to how the KW Power Meter (the one to the left of the speedometer) works. The manual says, "The power meter indicates the instantaneous output from the hybrid system in approximate Kilowatts. While the hybrid system is regenerating energy, the meter indicates negative." I have noticed that sometimes while I'm driving at low speeds (say around 20mph) and am using only the electric system (as indicated on the Nav system), the KW meter hardly shows movement if at all. Yet, when accelerating up to speed, the Power Meter my go up to about 50-100KW while the Nav system shows no power coming from the battery. I would assume that the Power Meter and the Nav system should both be indicating the same thing. Maybe I haven't explained this observation very well, but hope someone can solve my perplexity. Replies to this message: nomorebenz (May 10, 2006 10:36 am) 82415 (May 10, 2006 11:26 am) jajohnson (May 10, 2006 11:39 am) 82415 (May 10, 2006 12:46 pm) cdptrap (May 10, 2006 2:07 pm) doug28 (May 10, 2006 2:25 pm) newski3 (May 11, 2006 10:44 am)

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