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#86 of 198 Re: Hybrid For Most [railroadjames] by gagrice Oct 06, 2007 (6:00 pm)
Replying to: railroadjames (Oct 06, 2007 4:22 pm) The difference between you an me is about 12k miles per year. So I imagine my gas bill will be about the same as yours. My gas last year did not match my water bill here in So. California. My GMC hybrid got about 16 MPG over the 25 months and 12k miles I owned it. If the Sequoia does that well we will be happy as it is much better suited to traveling with another couple. We got the 2nd row captain seats with DVD NAV and rear entertainment. It is pretty nice for a Toyota Replies to this message: railroadjames (Mar 22, 2008 3:45 pm)
#87 of 198 Re: PRIUS FULLFILLS 2% OF USUAL NEEDS [gagrice] by stevedebi Oct 07, 2007 (1:41 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Oct 05, 2007 7:14 pm) "I am surprised the Taurus X gets only 15 MPG in town. That is the same as the much heavier Sequoia."   I don't know about the Sequoia, but the MPG forum for the Taurus is reporting about 18 city / 27 Highway, though that may have been for a FWD. A lot depends on the heaviness of foot.   But I didn't realize that you wanted body on frame - the T-Rex doesn't meet that criteria. However I don't think the Government will outlaw BOF - It will be economics that does the job (if it happens). Replies to this message: railroadjames (Oct 07, 2007 3:56 pm)
#88 of 198 Hey!! Its About Hybrids Don't Cha Know!! by railroadjames Oct 07, 2007 (3:56 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 07, 2007 1:41 pm) Getting back to the topic of hybrids with serious miles, I thought it might be nice to include a story about a self employed taxi driver with an '05 Prius that has over 235K miles and how it managed 45.5 mpg's. He claimed that passengers often were surprized at the roominess of the car and how smooth the transmission seemed. His one gripe was the interior that showed significant dirt but was easy to wash off for the most part.
#89 of 198 Re: Hybrid For Most [gagrice] by railroadjames Mar 22, 2008 (3:45 pm)
Replying to: gagrice (Oct 06, 2007 6:00 pm) I'm always surprised that hybrid SUV's fail to get a significant improved milage over conventional SUV's per the additional cost factor of Hybrids. My '04 Prius is closing in on 80K and I'm still amazed that it has been literally a problem free car. Several friends have joined the "bandwagon" and I'm pleased to say, they too are happy buyers also. I've owned over 50 automobiles thru the yrs and the Prius is, without a doubt, the most impressive vehical I've ever come across. I look forward to the 3rd Generation Prius and hope that it will achieve the same quality standards that I've come to expect from Toyota.
#90 of 198 Just broke 70K since Nov 30, 2005 by kdhspyder Mar 25, 2008 (4:39 am)
Along with railroadjames I too have to confirm that the vehicle has been flawless. Day in and day out it just does what it's supposed to do.   Tires replaced at 50,000 mi exactly Tires rotated every 10K ( 7 times ) $29 each rotation 14th oil change just done ( all free ) Windshield replaced from 2 rocks and a 'deer attack' 'deer attack ' and 'lady attack' repaired under insurance   Total cost of maintenance/operation through 70000 miles 4 new tires $380 7 rotations $200 Fuel: 70000 mi 47.9 mpg = ~1400 gal x $2.50 Avg/gal = ~$3500 Replies to this message: grandtotal (Mar 25, 2008 7:33 am) kdhspyder (Mar 25, 2008 8:23 am)
#91 of 198 Re: Just broke 70K since Nov 30, 2005 [kdhspyder] by grandtotal Mar 25, 2008 (7:33 am)
Replying to: kdhspyder (Mar 25, 2008 4:39 am) Surely only six rotations unless you rotated them at 50,000 miles and then scrapped them. Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Mar 25, 2008 8:23 am)
#92 of 198 Re: Just broke 70K since Nov 30, 2005 [grandtotal] by kdhspyder Mar 25, 2008 (8:23 am)
Replying to: grandtotal (Mar 25, 2008 7:33 am) Good point but since Toyota 'recommends' a 5000 mi interval I did my first at 5000 but then at 10000 swithched to 10K intervals. 10K is about once a quarter for me.
#93 of 198 Re: PRIUS OWNERS W/ 50K : WHAT WE THINK NOW [railroadjames] by cageybird Mar 25, 2008 (10:45 am)
Replying to: railroadjames (Mar 05, 2007 6:30 pm) I have gone over nearly 53K this week I have an 05 prius I bought used in 06. it had 10K on it then. I have had it about a about a year and a half and have had no major issues with it. I drive 86 miles round trip to go to work daily on the highway and have recently started going 5 miles under the speedlimit. I am averaging from 48 to 50 depending on the weather conditions. I have noticed that in colder weather my milage does go down a bit. I have replaced 1 set of tires and my breaks are still in good shape. I do a lot of coasting whenever I can. I live in Arizona and have taken a long trip to Abilene and Dallas Texas last year and it ran great. Although going uphill to Texas did cut my milage down some with my car fully loaded with stuff I made it up on my way back down to Arizona. It was a comfortable ride all the way. I keep up with the regular maintanince and it still runs like a dream. I'm hopeing to make it last to about 300K. Replies to this message: m2mazda6 (Apr 07, 2008 10:17 am) stevegold (Apr 07, 2008 10:26 am) railroadjames (Apr 07, 2008 12:47 pm) kdhspyder (Apr 09, 2008 7:24 am) railroadjames (Apr 09, 2008 9:39 am)
#94 of 198 110K miles by little_pogi Mar 28, 2008 (11:47 pm)
My 04 have gone past 110k miles. I am averaging 45 mpg which is better than the 43 mpg I was getting when I hit the 60k mark. A major repair was done on my fuel tank. I hit a large rock that ruptured the tank. Thanks to the bladder design of the fuel tank, gasoline did not spill and create a fire hazard. The engine check light did turn on due to the loss of pressure inside the fuel tank. The whole tank needed to be replaced.   I recently check the linings of my brakes. The front brake pad shows a 50% wear and the rear brake shoes showed more significant wear. I estimate that I may need a a brake shoe replacement at the 120K mark.   All rubber components on the car still looks good. Axle and steering boots, brake hoses, suspension bushings, coolant hoses, belts, etc.   The original Goodyear Integrity tires lasted 50K. The Goodyear Assurance I put in might still get me past the 115K miles. One rear shock absorber has some wetness in it. Fluid may be starting to leak slightly. Generally the shocks still in excellent shape.   One concern I have is the ICE timing mechanism. My local dealer says I do not have to replace it. I assume the Prius engine uses a timing chain. Anybody out there can confirm this? Replies to this message: kdhspyder (Mar 29, 2008 5:54 am)
#95 of 198 Re: 110K miles [little_pogi] by kdhspyder Mar 29, 2008 (5:54 am)
Replying to: little_pogi (Mar 28, 2008 11:47 pm) Yes all Prius', as well as all 4c Toyota's from 2003 onward, use timing chains iso timing belts.   All V6s beginning with the GR family of engines also use chains iso belts All the new V8's beginning with the UR family of engines will use chains iso belts.   As of today the only vehicles being made that use timing belts are the 3.3L V6 Solaras, the 3.3L hybrid Highlanders and the 4.7L V8's in the 4R, Sequoia and Tundra's.

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