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    J.D. Powers: Prius Most Dependable

    Those JD Power results are similar to those in the UK, where this year, the Prius came top after being joint-top last year with the Lexus IS200....
    Post by: benw123, Aug 7, 2008 in forum: Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News
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    2009 Prius--What do we REALLY know?

    I doubt the 2009 Prius would get a new petrol engine so late into its life, when all focus for Toyota engineers will be on the 2010 model. The...
    Post by: benw123, Jul 29, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Where's the Prii commercials?

    In the UK, Toyota ran a somewhat aggressive billboard campaign, with a metallic blue Prius next to the words "Bandwagon" and a tagline indicating...
    Post by: benw123, Jul 29, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius Rage- Your stories

    I'm surprised that this thread even exists; having owned a Prius for all of six weeks, it never occurred to me that I could be a victim of road...
    Post by: benw123, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    UK Prius has auto-park feature?

    The IPA (Intelligent Park Assist) was standard on top-spec T-Spirit models from 2006 in the UK. My T-Spirit has it and I think it's more of a...
    Post by: benw123, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Taking a Stand on 2007 Prius AC Mold Problem!

    Interesting - my recently-purchased 19,000-mile 06 Prius also has a bad case of smelly AC too, and yet our Audi A3 is approaching four years old...
    Post by: benw123, Jun 26, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    US roadways will look like Europe soon...

    Interesting thread. Having holidayed eight times in various places in the US, it's obvious that most cities have indeed expanded with the car. The...
    Post by: benw123, Jun 23, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Top Gear on the Prius yet again

    As per the other posts, BBC's Top Gear is purely motoring-based entertainment, not a sobering informative magazine show. And a very good one too...
    Post by: benw123, Jun 23, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Main Forum
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    Tire Pressure Poll - Where is Yours?

    I boosted mine at the weekend to 36/38 from 35 all round. Already the ride is a touch harder so I think I'll hold steady at this for now,...
    Post by: benw123, Jun 16, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Newbie from the UK

    Just thought I'd quickly update this thread, now I'm nearly two weeks into Prius ownership!I remain extremely impressed with the Prius. The fuel...
    Post by: benw123, Jun 12, 2008 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Newbie from the UK

    There's actually one round the corner from me, but that's the only one I've seen close by! I commute into London every day and see loads -...
    Post by: benw123, Jun 8, 2008 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    Worldwide rates of gasoline price increases query

    IIRC it was well over £1 per litre, something like £1.09. However, diesel, which accounts for approximately half of all new car sales in Europe,...
    Post by: benw123, Jun 3, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Toyota's long term sucess with prius will be short lived.

    I think the immediate future is safe for the Prius, judging by what I read about demand for the car in the States and also here, from my own...
    Post by: benw123, Jun 3, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Newbie from the UK

    Thanks guys - and just to confirm, yes, those measurements were imperial.It's raining in London this morning and the traffic was a bit heavier,...
    Post by: benw123, Jun 3, 2008 in forum: Newbie Forum
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    First commute into London

    Hi there, thanks for the welcome! Need to get some more UK drivers here as there's few sites in the UK for the Prius. I've read about increasing...
    Post by: benw123, Jun 2, 2008 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy