john1701a

HI, John. Thanks for the website. I started computer stuff in 1973, when we got a teletype room in my middle school. It was timesharing on an IBM 360. At 110 baud.

I have let the hybrid technology mature, and just got a 2010 prius II, plain and good.

Thank you for the oil change tutorial. I have a fear of letting anyone touch my machines. I did the initial oil change myself, and you helped. Eric.

John,

While I was searching for my Prius, I was reading your website daily. It's a wealth of great information. I love all the pictures and data. I learned a lot!

Do you leave your Yakima rack on all the time or take it off when not in use? Do you see any paint/finish problems where the four towers meet the paint?

Do you leave your Yakima rack on all the time or take it off when not in use? Do you see any paint/finish problems where the 4 stands meet the paint?

Hello John,
Is that your 2010 in this picture?
http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii-...ild-twinn.html

Hi John!
I have a question for you... I know you like Star Trek - any love for Scott Bakula?

John, Couldn't help but notice your Prius is carrying a kayak? Do you have an aftermarket roof rack? What is it and how do you like it?

John, I have been enjoying your website since last fall. My wife and I bought a silver prius last spring. I have learned so much from your site snd Priuschat about the Prius. I am ready to trade our 2005 for a 2010. I have noticed for several weeks you haven't been updating your web site. I hope it is not due to some health concern. I am registered under name of eldiee on Priuschat. I live downriver from you north of the Quadcities near LeClaire, IA. Thanks again for you efforts on educating people on the Prius, Eldon

I am a new prius owner who cannot get over 39MPG - well about 4 times we got up to 43mpg on a long trip. I brought it back to the dealer, who told me the low mileage is normal for some Prius cars - it's the luck of the draw. Given what I have seen on this forum, I am beginning to wonder if the problem is with the choice of dealers - very young, very indifferent - not much investment in figuring out my concern. We have had this car for 3 months with 5000 milies - time for service. Do you think our low mileage can logically be linked to the luck of the draw?

I need new tires for my 2001 Classic Prius. I have read your website and decided I like the Goodyear Allegra. I went to Sam's Club and they only carry the 185/75/14. They won't install them since they are not the same size as is on the car. So, I am planning on buying them myself and having them installed at my local garage. Do you still recommend these tires? And will the 185 size be OK? The 175 is no longer available. I am tired of only getting 20,000 mile from the Dunlop SP10s. Thanks in advance for your opinion.