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  1. raodonald

    raodonald Junior Member

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    I have worked on cars, trucks, and equipment for over 40 yrs.

    I love the idea of a hybrid (no more dead/dying young soldiers on my conscience from now on) since I bought a 2007 with 200k miles for $4,500. Too bad we haven't had honest, thoughtful political leaders to "lead" this country into energy independence. My wife started with a new 2015 (trading from a Venza), then traded up a year later to a 2016. Just a fabulous ride and great mileage!

    Recently, she had her 2016 take off on her while parking in the tiny 8-car apt parking lot and did 10k in damage. So, I have recently been practicing shifting into NEUTRAL. I leave it up to Toyota and State Farm to work out the philosophical implications. She wasn't hurt at all. She still drives it every day.

    I have been learning the ropes about a hybrid; did the 12v battery. Now I have other related issues, but I really like my used car, especially the mileage!
     
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  2. bisco

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    welcome!
    sorry aboutt her accident, glad she's okay. there have been incidents where people step on the accelerator instead o f the gas. i hope they sort it out for her.
    i know as i get older, confusion reigns.:p

    all the best!(y)
     
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  3. Prodigyplace

    Prodigyplace Senior Member

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    Indeed! I believe you meant "where people step on the accelerator instead of the brake".
     
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    Prodigyplace Senior Member

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    Welcome to Prius Chat
    I hope you get things sorted out.
     
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  5. bisco

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    don't tell me what i meant!:mad::confused:
     
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    Raytheeagle Senior Member

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    Spoken like a man who has vast experience with that statement:whistle:.
     
    #6 Raytheeagle, Feb 21, 2017
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  7. bisco

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    almost 40 years.:p
     
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    .... almost on which side of 40?????
     
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