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    Can a Prius C be stolen without a key fob?

    If I wanted to steal a car, I'd probably first disconnect the 12v battery and then haul it away on a flatbed truck or a towing. Then I'd park it...
    Post by: dborn, Aug 17, 2016 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Jumper cables/12 volt battery

    There is not much "jumping" to do... You'd only need a few amps (if that much) just to power the electronics. The 12V battery doesn't provide any...
    Post by: dborn, Jun 28, 2016 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Are others in Canada using/happy with Navigation?

    None of my cars have built-in navigation (including a 2013 Camry Hybrid and 2015 Prius C2). I use Waze on my Android phone and I haven't been...
    Post by: dborn, Jun 16, 2016 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Towing 2012 Pruis C: Tow dolly or flat bed?

    The idea is to keep the front wheels as stationary as possible and the back wheels as free spinning as possible. Definitely keep the car off and...
    Post by: dborn, May 24, 2016 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Funny license plate frame ideas

    99 HP but 520 Volts 0 to 60, it's not that important Waste less, want less It may be a "C" but it's an "A" in my book
    Post by: dborn, Mar 2, 2016 in forum: Prius c Accessories and Modifications
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    Looking for winter driving tips

    I used to do that when I owned a Civic hybrid and I think it helped alot. However, I don't dare do this with my TCH or my wife's C as I'm afraid...
    Post by: dborn, Mar 2, 2016 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    Anyone gone from a Gen2 to a C?

    I find it interesting that I don't find my wife's 2015 C's ride stiff or bumpy at all and I'm used to driving a 2013 Camry... Not saying you're...
    Post by: dborn, Feb 5, 2016 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Looking for winter driving tips

    :) You'd be really unhappy in Canada (in my car)... 40F is warm for us (at least this time of year). Personally, the colder it gets, the lower I...
    Post by: dborn, Jan 17, 2016 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    Looking for winter driving tips

    Hi Deb, Unfortunately (for you!) there is no pre-block heater days on this car... ;) She gets between 537 and 609km per tank and puts in between...
    Post by: dborn, Jan 17, 2016 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    dashboard phone mounts

    Sorry, are you serious? the link is right there in my original post... :) Do you not see it? If not, go to amazon.com and search for "Mountek...
    Post by: dborn, Jan 13, 2016 in forum: Prius c Accessories and Modifications
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    dashboard phone mounts

    If you don't listen to CDs (who does these days?), get this: [IMG] [MEDIA] That's what I use in my car and it also works very well in my wife's...
    Post by: dborn, Jan 12, 2016 in forum: Prius c Accessories and Modifications
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    Looking for winter driving tips

    Hi GlobalGirl, My wife manages to get 4.8 - 5.2 l/100km on short 10km trips to work. She uses a block heater on a timer that kicks in...
    Post by: dborn, Jan 12, 2016 in forum: Prius c Fuel Economy
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    Problem filling gas tank tonight

    Definitely the pump, unless you start getting it on many different pumps. :)
    Post by: dborn, Dec 18, 2015 in forum: Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Bought a new car... Customer Satisfaction Survey?

    Likely to not-so-satisfied customers that probably won't return but that's in 5-10 years so who cares, right? (I don't know these guys, I'm just...
    Post by: dborn, Dec 18, 2015 in forum: Prius c Main Forum
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    Bought a new car... Customer Satisfaction Survey?

    After a month and a half, we're still waiting for ours. If we ever get it, the dealership won't be pleased.
    Post by: dborn, Dec 17, 2015 in forum: Prius c Main Forum