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Old 10-04-2008, 02:13 AM   #5 (permalink)
orange4boy
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Location: The Wet Coast, Kanuckistan.
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The Golden Egg - '93 Toyota Previa DX
90 day: 31.91 mpg (US)

Chewie - '03 Toyota Prius
90 day: 57 mpg (US)

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Thanks for the props,

I feel super lucky to have them.

My honey and I use them quite a bit. We've only had them since the spring but I ride them every chance I get. Honey drives Stella to work most warm, sunny days and I work at home so I ride for hardware, beer, paper clips, air conditioning, ice cream bars, etc. The best thing is that it's totally guilt free riding. I'm going to try to ride all winter when it's dry out.

When I go out I have to add in the chat factor to my ETA because everyone wants to know what they are. I am a willing EVangelist though, so I like that part. Interesting thing is that they almost all ask what the range is. I usually point to the power lines and say "About as far as those go."

They show up on ebay sometimes so keep a lookout. Totally worth picking up if it's near you. Most important is to make sure motor is running. Scott motors fit most of these but cost about $500.



This is Arturo in as found condition.
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Last edited by orange4boy; 10-04-2008 at 02:17 AM.. Reason: added motor info.
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