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> OT just bought a 2007 Prius, better car than I thought it would be
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post Oct 16 2006, 10:26 PM
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got one of the first 2007 with the new Touring edition package in Norcal.

It thus far is much better all around car than I thougt it would be.
First tank of fuel went 44.1MPG with brake in procedures and lots of driving in the foothills of the Sierras. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I am more than pleased since we are just starting to figure out how to get the most out of the hybrid system.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 16 2006, 10:35 PM
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When are you going to A/X the Prius? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Oct 16 2006, 10:37 PM
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Cool, can you still get the carpool lane sticker or have they run out?

And how's the 914 engine rebuild coming?
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post Oct 16 2006, 10:40 PM
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No Erik, AX is not in the Prius's future....that is what the orange putput is for (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Anthony, motor rebuild will start after the 28th of Oct. Once I get home from GGR #9 the motor will come out and we will get serious. Plenty of time to get it done during the rainy season....then back together for a full season of AXing and TTing in 2007 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif)

From what I have read recently there are about 6-7K stickers left...
Luckily my wife and I both commute ~3-4 miles on surface streets to our offices.
No need for that butt ugly (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) sticker on my nice new car.
We got it for an around town driver and some quick trips to Chico/Redding areas.
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post Oct 17 2006, 09:37 AM
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We have a '05. Best tank of gas has been 51mpg. Most of them are around 40mpg which is much lower than they advertise. I still like the car though. Does yours have a rear camera for backing up? I understand they come with that now. I hate the reverse beeper, someday I'll find it and trash it.
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post Oct 17 2006, 09:57 AM
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Yeah, I've heard that they are very well engineered. When they first came out, I heard that a large percentage (was it 40 ?) of buyers said their reson for purchase wasn't fuel economy or the environment, but rather the advanced technology.

Someday those cars will get old and showing up in junkyards. Man, then we can have some fun !
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post Oct 17 2006, 09:57 AM
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QUOTE(Dan (Almaden Valley) @ Oct 16 2006, 09:40 PM) *

Anthony, motor rebuild will start after the 28th of Oct. Once I get home from GGR #9 the motor will come out and we will get serious. Plenty of time to get it done during the rainy season....then back together for a full season of AXing and TTing in 2007 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/burnout.gif)


I'll have to bring the 914 out for one last round of autocrossing on the stock engine. I'm building an engine this winter too. I can't wait.
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post Oct 17 2006, 10:04 AM
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(for those of us that dont know what a Prius is.)
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post Oct 17 2006, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE(Toast @ Oct 17 2006, 09:04 AM) *

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(for those of us that dont know what a Prius is.)


Bought the wife a 2005 Prius with about 10K miles - and commute stickers. She LOVES it more than any car she has EVER owned. Mileage started out at about 44 but now runs 52-53 as she commutes to Milpitas - in the commute lane.

Make sure you read www.priuschat.com -great info such as inflating tires to 42/40, which phones will work with the bluetooth system, etc.

Amazing car ...

Enjoy ... Ed ( ProPricer ) Ducey
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post Oct 17 2006, 11:01 AM
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Hey..so did we!...2007 Prius
(I wouldn't have mentioned on this board..)

Wife is starting a new job and long commute. Just in time for the tax credit. We're still on the first tank, but 50+ mpg average so far.. I hear MPG's depend alot on driving style and conditions.
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post Oct 17 2006, 06:01 PM
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A coworker has one (3 years old I think?). He says he pretty consistantly gets 52 MPG.
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post Oct 17 2006, 06:31 PM
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There was one out at Willow turning surprisingly fast times. Fast driver/slow car thing. Kinda pissed me off since he had an extension cord hanging out the back. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Oct 17 2006, 07:08 PM
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From what I have read recently there are about 6-7K stickers left...
Luckily my wife and I both commute ~3-4 miles on surface streets to our offices.
No need for that butt ugly sticker on my nice new car.
We got it for an around town driver and some quick trips to Chico/Redding areas.


Dan - Can you get the stickers and let me commute my 84 miles in it daily? Must beat driving my Suburban everyday... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

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post Oct 17 2006, 07:32 PM
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Trevor, uhh, No. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
here are some gratuitous pics (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Oct 17 2006, 07:33 PM
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post Oct 17 2006, 08:20 PM
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Did you sell the truck instead of the Boxster? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 17 2006, 08:34 PM
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QUOTE(Midtowner @ Oct 17 2006, 07:20 PM) *

Did you sell the truck instead of the Boxster? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Nope, Suburban is relegated to the driveway until I get things moved around. Can't sell the 'Burb since it is my RV tug. Not too many vehicles short of a Burb or big pickup can handle my 8,000 pound trailer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Boxster is for sale now on 3 different sites. Once 914 gets engine pulled it will also get the engine compartment cleaned and painted. Any hell hole issues or battery tray rust will be addressed in advance of new motor install...then the car will be finished and will be garaged at the side of my house in its own little enclosure.
That will get us back to the Prius, the Suburban and my daughter's Protege in the garage....at last. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 17 2006, 08:39 PM
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I bet you will like that car. A friend of mine bought one and then bought another for his wife. They love'em.

They dropped us off after a dinner out and after I opened the front door to my house, I turned to wave goodby and they had "vanished"... in total silence... spooky! Sent a chill up my spine. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)




Must make it easy to sneak out of the house. You don't have teenagers do you? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Oct 17 2006, 08:47 PM
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Now all you have to do is take that nice new car and convert it! Plug in technology= 100mpg to 150mpg performance!
If my wallet was significantly fatter- this is what I'd be doing. This stuff could end wars;



http://www.calcars.org/priusplus.html

http://www.evworld.com/view.cfm?section=ar...amp;storyid=818

http://www.edrivesystems.com/technology.html

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The conversion consists of swapping out the NIMH battery for a Lithium battery, and hacking the drive computer to tell the car to drive more as an electric (like up to 35mph instead of the current 6mph). Oh, and you plug it in at night for a couple pennies of extra electrons.
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post Oct 17 2006, 08:48 PM
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No teenagers any longer in my house. My son owns his own house about 2 miles from me and my second oldest (daughter) still lives in Chico. She is in her 2nd year of grad school. Youngest is almost 21 and lives with us....goes to school locally.
Yes it is wierd when you back out of the garage with absolutely no sound.
I am getting the hang of getting it to run on electic motor only around town. You must drive very softly with regard to the accelerator...
But it is possible....lots of fun watching the instant mileage numbers peg at 99.9MPG when running on electricity.

I am very happy with the mileage as it is now...
Those plug in conversions are big $$$$ and are still saddled with antiquated battery technology. I will wait until they come up with some better batteries before I do any conversions. And wait until my factory warranty has expired (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I am enjoying the car more every time I drive it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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