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moving from prius gen3 to PIP. Regrets?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by wantaprius, Sep 20, 2014.

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  1. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    We've been told repeatedly that off-topic posts are disruptive and people wanting to add such content are welcome to start a new thread, then share links to it.
     
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    Bill seems to have two interests:

    1. Expounding the virtue of alternate Prius transaxle fluids.

    2. Crowing about his Volt.

    About a year back, he let everyone know he'd just traded in his Prius (with alternate fluid, some shmuck is likely still driving with that fluid) for a Volt.

    He finished by saying "I'm outa here". :rolleyes:
     
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  3. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Oh wow, how I wish he would have stuck to that. He seems like the kind of guy that doesn't stick to his word much though.
     
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    The ignore filter has made this thread much more enjoyable without the Voltroll.
     
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  5. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Don't miss this thread. Being able to haul those stuffs and gaining plugin capacity is pricess.

    What fits in PiP cargo? | PriusChat

    Fuel efficiency (of both gas and electricity) have been class leading. My gas consumption was cut in half with the least electricity (and recharge time) as possible.
     
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  6. Bill Norton

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    The "schmuck" that bought my prius has a really happy transaxle. It's way better off than if I had followed toyota's policy and 'never change the transaxle fluid', you thinks? After my care and attention maybe it can go another 100k miles without a fluid change. Could it have done that with original fluid still in there? Did you see that posted oil analysis?

    I appreciate high tech vehicles and maintain them appropriately. I modify and maintain higher tech vehicles than any of these road vehicles.

    Carry on, stay the course, burn that foreign fuel. I have moved on. Sorry if I'm enthusiast about the future of road vehicles... and if I offend some...
     
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    Apples and oranges Bill, I've got no qualms with changing the fluid, have done it twice. Except, if Toyota tells me to only use Toyota Genuine ATF-WS, and that any other fluid may damage the transaxle, I'm not going to get adventurous, either for myself or a future owner.

    Anyway, I'm outa here. ;)
     
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  8. wantaprius

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    Very happy with my new Prius. Picked it up this afternoon. Couldn't be happier! Now I have to read the manual!!! Could take a while.
     
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  9. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    If you were truly sorry you would try your absolute best to not offend anyone on here any more.
     
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  10. wantaprius

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    Well I would like everyone to know that the answer to my original question (Regrets moving from prius to PIP) to a resounding no!!! I have only had it for 4 days but I already love it. It has never come out of EV while I do my daily trips and I have only had to charge it twice. The hills seem no problem. I am very very happy. I see myself rarely using gas and only for long trips which are every couple months.
     
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  11. bisco

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    congrats! you're driving the best car ever designed and built!(y)
     
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  12. wantaprius

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    I agree!!
     
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    Pass the kool aid. ;)
     
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  14. bisco

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    there's plenty more where that came from!(y)
     
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    When you get 1,000 miles, post it on the top 20 MPGe thread. You will find out how you did with fuel(s) economy compared to others.
     
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