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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by prius_power, Feb 4, 2016.

  1. prius_power

    prius_power Junior Member

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    I am the proud owner of a 2008 Toyota Prius. It has all the features and is a great commuter car. I drive about 30 miles each way in mixed highway/city traffic which yields me ~53 MPG. I came from a 2014 Corolla (rest in pieces) and can already see that the Prius is a much better car overall. Overall, I am incredibly happy with the smooth and quiet ride. Bought it with 96,000 miles; this thing is hardly broken in!
     
    #1 prius_power, Feb 4, 2016
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome! all the best(y)
     
    #2 bisco, Feb 4, 2016
  3. kenoarto

    kenoarto Senior Member

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    Welcome to priuschat! Read your manuals. Keep the tires slightly over inflated and remember to change your 12v battery--they are only designed to last 5 years, like any other car battery (some risk takers keep theirs 7 years). FYI: this unusually small battery is NOT under the hood, it's neatly hidden inside the car over the right rear wheel.
     
    #3 kenoarto, Feb 4, 2016
  4. prius_power

    prius_power Junior Member

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    Yep, I already replaced just 3 days into ownership. I did my research way ahead of time, so I knew the triangle upon startup was just a dying 12v battery. It was still the original too!
     
    #4 prius_power, Feb 4, 2016
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