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#177 of 181 Over 50 and lovin' it by jpeters1970 Jan 10, 2009 (5:27 pm)
Have 54k miles and couldn't be happier. I have an '04 and its been the most reliable car I've owned.
#178 of 181 Outstainding Car. But poor prices for tires. by PanamaJoe Jan 12, 2009 (10:23 am)
I find it very interesting to read all the great gas mileage that folks are receiving. It would be nice if they informed everyone to which State they live in. Our 06’ is outstanding for performance and reliability. The only main beef I have is: tires! You receive great mileage with the “OEM” tire. When you go to replace them, they are not available at a price comparable to other times. In fact: after going to over 30 Goodyear Tire Dealers, (0) could supply us with the “OEM” Tire. They all informed me that this tire was for the Dealers. The states I ask for Tires; CA, AZ, NM, CO, OH, PA, NY, NC, FL, TX & IN. I also stopped into dealerships in all of those states. None of them had an “OEM” replacement tire, unless they removed it from a New Factory Auto.    Tire pressure is important for the extra mileage. I have found that the Goodyear Tire that fits (All season) hold to the road and are great in the winter; only deliver 43 to 46 mpg. Not bad. Please: none of this 50mpg that folks seem to throw around.    I am sure there will be comments about this post. Please, if you want bragging rights, then, provide more information about how you obtain such wizardry with your Prius and where you live to gain this great advantage. We all want to know. If not then post something that is of use to all. Replies to this message: railroadjames (Jan 12, 2009 11:32 am) rick294 (Jan 12, 2009 1:12 pm)
#179 of 181 WHERE THE TRUTH LIES!! by railroadjames Jan 12, 2009 (11:32 am)
Replying to: PanamaJoe (Jan 12, 2009 10:23 am) I tend to agree that there are a few posts that seem to be exaggerated and that being said lets see if a few points can be explained.   First, where you live surely effects one's milage. I live in N.W. Indiana where in summer I usually average between 45 and 49 mpg's. Come winter when the "ICE" runs considerably more due to cold & freezing temps my mileage drops to an area of 34 and 43 mpg's. Blends of winter fuel really do effect milage considerably. As to my driving technics, in the early years of ownership I strove to attain high milage marks. Unfortunately, I got lazy and lost my desire to be intense in that area and decided to consentrate more on just driving safe. Prius owners (when honest) can get carried away with achieveing high "mpg's." Likewise they also can exaggerate those stats.   The many blogs that have filled this post have shown that the Prius is quite a hybrid car but not without it's nay-sayers. Fortunitly the Prius has stood the tests of criticism. After all, Car & Driver, Motor Trend and the like can't be wrong and thousands of satisfied owners say it all.   As to tires, I would only add that quality tires make for a better all around vehicle. Michelins are my preference.
#180 of 181 Re: Outstainding Car. But poor prices for tires. [PanamaJoe] by rick294 Jan 12, 2009 (1:12 pm)
Replying to: PanamaJoe (Jan 12, 2009 10:23 am) The OEM tires on our 08 Prius are the exact make, size and model of tires that came as original equipment on our 05 Corolla - the Goodyear (suddenly I can't remember the name). Integrity?? Anyway, we had replaced those orignal tires on the Corolla once they wore out (about 45k) and replaced them with Michelin HydroEdge tires purchased through Costco. They have an 800 treadwear rating (highest I've ever seen) while the Goodyears had, I believe, a 460 rating. When we sold the Corolla and bought the Prius, we had the dealer switch the new Goodyears off and put on the Michelins. The Michelins are far superior and I've never regretted having them put on our Prius. The HydroEdge is also a very low-rolling resistance tire. We love 'em. Forget the OEM tires - like Railroad James, get the Michelins.
#181 of 181 Info About Both Batteries In 2nd Gen Prius by railroadjames Jan 15, 2009 (10:20 am)
Just checked the price of both batteries for '04 Prius Small Battery..$ 152.57.....Large Battery..$ 2,588.00 This was quoted at my local dealer..Lake-shore Toyota in Burns Harbor, IN today. I'm prepairing for eventually replacement of the small battery since it is closing in on 6 yrs. and nearly 100K miles in my trouble free hybrid. What's not to like?

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