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Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by CJSK, Aug 11, 2017.

  1. CJSK

    CJSK Junior Member

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    Hi All! I have been lurking on here for some time, finally got around to photographing my prius.

    She has been a fantastic car so far at 110,000km.

    No repairs, (outside regular maintenance) no speeding tickets, great on gas

    just a shame she is so boring to drive... however I drive alot for work and this thing as been worth its weight in gold for keeping me away from gas pumps and mechanic shops.
     
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  2. ztanos

    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    I love your wheels... you have me rethinking plastidip options now... :D
     
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  3. davecook89t

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    Very nice. (Where in Canada, btw? That weeping willow in the background looks exactly like the one we had in our yard in Creston, B.C., where I grew up)
     
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    gorgeous! i love the wheels too. all the best with miss boring!(y)
     
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  5. CJSK

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  6. davecook89t

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    I had a feeling you were in the Kootenays or nearby. Funny how I could tell just by your pictures. Grand Forks is the town that most reminds me of Creston. I'm glad we finally heard from you.
     
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  7. Elbrad

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    Welcome to the club!

    Looks like we've got the same year. I regret getting the base model, but that was all that was available when I was looking to buy.

    Boring to drive, I can agree with...but you can always set the display to Drive Information and play the fuel economy game.
     
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  8. CJSK

    CJSK Junior Member

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    Haha, I know that game well.

    Is there anyone on here who has put aftermarket batteries to give some real EV range in a C?

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
    #8 CJSK, Aug 13, 2017
  9. Elbrad

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    You can't really do much EV range AFAIK. I mean, you can cruise around for a bit, but the moment you accelerate, you're out of EV...or when you go up a hill, or if you head up a hill...etc.

    I'm not sure if more battery power would equal more EV, because the motor does need to run occasionally to lubricate the ICE engine.

    But...I'm not mechanically inclined, just a bit of an eco-geek.
     
    #9 Elbrad, Aug 13, 2017
  10. Sean Nelson

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    If you're going to go down that road you're far better off getting a true battery-only EV. The Chevy Bolt can go almost 400km on its battery, or if that's not enough you can buy a range-extended EV such as the Chevy Volt which can go 80km on battery only and then another 400+ km on its gas engine.
     
    #10 Sean Nelson, Aug 14, 2017
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