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    Newbie here with a question about a 2010 Prius for sale

    You should get a 2012 or 2013 for this price with 200k miles. Ask if and when EV battery was replaced. Very few cars reach 200K with original...
    Post by: Joaquim Silva, Sep 16, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Oil Consumption 2010 Prius

    I am not sure if it has any catch left knowing that now people prefer SUVs. If gas hits $5/gallon, I am sure my Prius will look good.
    Post by: Joaquim Silva, Sep 13, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Carfax

    You can avoid some of flood risk by rejecting any car with Carfax reporting Florida and Texas registration. It is not foolproof but will take out...
    Post by: Joaquim Silva, Sep 10, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    It's that time to start looking at new tires.

    Put on winter tires, safety should top your mileage concern between December and March. After that go back to low roll resistance tires. Heck, a...
    Post by: Joaquim Silva, Sep 8, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    100K mile maintenance for 2010 Prius?

    Do the radiator and inverter coolant and transmission oil if you did not do it earlier. Both coolants are the same but run independently of each...
    Post by: Joaquim Silva, Sep 8, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    My First Prius

    Sorry, that was a typo. It should have been 150K-200K.
    Post by: Joaquim Silva, Aug 30, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    My First Prius

    Prius is very reliable and cheap to operate. You are better off on a limited budget. Only expensive this is the EV battery that will go out...
    Post by: Joaquim Silva, Aug 30, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    After much debate, I did it! 2012 Prius (Extended warranty, replacement key)

    For a 2013 Prius, got the key for $98 off eBay. Dealer programmed the fob key for $125 and laser cut the key for additional $40. My dealership had...
    Post by: Joaquim Silva, Aug 29, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Burning Engine Oil

    The marketing manager belongs to the Rotary club I am in and we do many community service events together, so he does not have a good reason to...
    Post by: Joaquim Silva, Aug 25, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius Humor

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    Thread by: Joaquim Silva, Aug 24, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Burning Engine Oil

    Just wanted to share a conversation I had with a friend today, he is the marketing manager at the local Toyota dealership in Lake Havasu AZ. He...
    Thread by: Joaquim Silva, Aug 24, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Can I get some insight? 2013 Prius

    Go for it, ignore the warranty. This is a Prius, not a Fiat. You should not worry about the powertrain until after 2050K miles.
    Post by: Joaquim Silva, Aug 24, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Gen III 200,000 Mile Club

    I am convinced that it was the mileage. It lasted four years and one month, so it was not age.
    Post by: Joaquim Silva, Aug 20, 2017 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum