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    Why a Prius over an EV?

    As a Prime owner I fully agree with this view point. Cheers.
    Post by: thefranchise713, Aug 5, 2019 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    Why a Prius over an EV?

    First Prius. Bought a Prime, so I can plug-in theoretically, but can't most of the time. That said, even if I could plug in, I also like to take...
    Post by: thefranchise713, Aug 5, 2019 in forum: Gen 4 Prius Main Forum
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    For Sale Parting out a "showroom condition" 2010 prius in tropical Buffalo NY

    Best of luck with the part-out from the southtowns. (y)
    Post by: thefranchise713, Aug 5, 2019 in forum: Private Sales
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    It happened. Flat tire. No spare. In middle of Nowhere.

    I had too many issues with the OEM eco rubber, finally gave in and replaced with Altimax RT43s from General. Haven't really noticed a mileage...
    Post by: thefranchise713, Aug 4, 2019 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Loved my Prime, but battery range pushed me to Honda Clarity

    I do feel the "bump" every now and again, and I notice the change in NVH as well. Not a problem, just takes away from the refinement of the car....
    Post by: thefranchise713, Jul 28, 2019 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Loved my Prime, but battery range pushed me to Honda Clarity

    ^ Anecdotal, my apologies.
    Post by: thefranchise713, Jul 27, 2019 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Loved my Prime, but battery range pushed me to Honda Clarity

    Oh yeah--definitely not moving to a Clarity, especially at this point. But, we've had a hot streak here where I've noticed the difference.
    Post by: thefranchise713, Jul 27, 2019 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    Loved my Prime, but battery range pushed me to Honda Clarity

    I'd love to hear about it. I'm kind of in the same boat. Right now I can't charge regularly, but I'm hoping to eventually get to somewhere I...
    Post by: thefranchise713, Jul 27, 2019 in forum: Prime Main Forum (2017-2022)
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    New Toyota Prius PHEV?

    Counterpoint: What's the point of the law if we're not going to bother enforcing it? I get it--a small thing. But, the province established the...
    Post by: thefranchise713, Jul 26, 2019 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    2019 Rav4 Hybrid review with periodic updates

    I had the kick motion liftgate on my last car. Usually triggered OK when I needed it, but it also would go off randomly in the cold and wet. I...
    Post by: thefranchise713, Jul 25, 2019 in forum: Toyota Hybrids and EVs
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    2018 Prime Ham Radio install

    That's really a fantastic setup, shame the car was wrecked. How big of a pain was it to get the c-pillar trim panel off?
    Post by: thefranchise713, Jul 17, 2019 in forum: Prime Accessories and Modifications
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    Paint Bubble on Door Seam?

    Ran up to my selling dealer for grins. They seem to believe it's just a rubber piece that wasn't molded properly or had some kind of defect. In...
    Post by: thefranchise713, Jul 13, 2019 in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Paint Bubble on Door Seam?

    You folks rock. What am I looking at exactly? It doesn't seem to be a paint run. My concern is that there might be corrosion/rust starting...
    Post by: thefranchise713, Jul 12, 2019 in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Paint Bubble on Door Seam?

    Found a bubble on the inside of my driver's door. Anything to worry about? If I press on it, it does seem to have some rubbery give to it. I...
    Thread by: thefranchise713, Jul 11, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: Prime Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting