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Forum: Hybrids 05-18-2018, 10:36 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 26,540
Posted By S Keith
Having replaced about 150 batteries and taking a...

Having replaced about 150 batteries and taking a lot of calls about other issues, here's what I tell friends and family (BTW, I own three):

If you're not okay with dropping another $2000 on a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-15-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By MetroMPG
Congrats! Username changed. :) You're...

Congrats!

Username changed. :)

You're going to have some fun nerding out with a PIP.
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-15-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By Ecky
Cleaning and polishing is probably worth at least...

Cleaning and polishing is probably worth at least 5mpg. :thumbup:

They certainly look more sleek.
Forum: The Lounge 05-15-2018, 02:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,954
Posted By RedDevil
I think the flashers did it. Other vintage cars...

I think the flashers did it.
Other vintage cars don't do that well either on such a grade, and loaded semis would be very much slower.
I made a trip around the national parks in '87 in a 2.3 liter...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-08-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By redpoint5
I change the oil once a year and have gone over...

I change the oil once a year and have gone over 12k miles. Blackstone report says I can extend even further. Have been using Mobil 1 0w20 synthetic. No oil consumption at about 80k miles.

Buying...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-08-2018, 02:33 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By redpoint5
I was hoping you would get it. 51 MPG is normal....

I was hoping you would get it. 51 MPG is normal. Do you have a place to charge? If so, do you have access to 240v? Charging at 240v will cut the charge time from 3:00 hours down to 1:30 hours, and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-08-2018, 12:56 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By ksa8907
Excellent choice, I think you'll be very happy!

Excellent choice, I think you'll be very happy!
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-08-2018, 12:27 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By Xist
Any planned mods? :D Did you have a mechanic...

Any planned mods? :D

Did you have a mechanic look at it?
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-07-2018, 10:44 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Got pics? Don't forget to start a fuel log!...

Got pics? Don't forget to start a fuel log! :thumbup:
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-03-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By vskid3
To be fair, 45mpg is what you'd expect out of a...

To be fair, 45mpg is what you'd expect out of a Prius with the average person driving it. With a little effort, 50-55mpg or more isn't out of the question in most situations. I still get over 40mpg...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-03-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By redpoint5
Yes, I'm saying that all the miles driven since...

Yes, I'm saying that all the miles driven since the repairs indicates a certain level of reliability. I know in the Portland area, the fact that a car has a branded title doesn't seem to slow the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-03-2018, 06:23 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By Ecky
The display is a touchscreen in the center...

The display is a touchscreen in the center console. If I remember correctly, you tap the "display" button to the side of the screen until you're in the mode where it displays fuel economy and...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-01-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By Xist
I do not think that I have ever seen a rebuilt...

I do not think that I have ever seen a rebuilt title on Craigslist for less than KBB. People are crazy.

One Prius battery may have lasted 600,000 miles, but this guy's died after 70,000: Prius...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-01-2018, 01:17 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By redpoint5
I bought a rebuilt title 2012 PiP in 2014 for...

I bought a rebuilt title 2012 PiP in 2014 for $13k. Check the wear on the tires to see if alignment issues exist due to the prior damage. My tires wore very unevenly. I've since gotten an alignment,...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-01-2018, 10:53 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
What was the damage that caused it to be totaled?...

What was the damage that caused it to be totaled? How was it repaired? If it's a salvage title the price should be considerably below KBB. I tend to stay away from salvage title cars due to you...
Forum: EcoModding Central 05-01-2018, 10:47 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By Ecky
I wouldn't be too concerned about miles on a...

I wouldn't be too concerned about miles on a Prius. I understand there are plenty of outliers, but:

Toyota Prius Taxi Running Strong With 600,000 Miles And Original Battery...
Forum: Hybrids 04-29-2018, 06:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 17,639
Posted By broski499
My mechanic owns a prius as well and said that...

My mechanic owns a prius as well and said that when using B-Mode extensively down hills or just in general it can cause the engine to use of oil. Something to keep in mind if using the B-mode down...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-29-2018, 09:45 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By Ecky
1st Gen Insights and 1st Gen HCH have battery...

1st Gen Insights and 1st Gen HCH have battery balance issues, but Prii do not. You don't need a grid charger for a Prius. They only have battery issues when a cell physically fails, there's no...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-28-2018, 11:05 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By mpg_numbers_guy
Price seems very reasonable with that kind of...

Price seems very reasonable with that kind of mileage, if the car is in good shape. Most cars like that in my area are priced $4995 to $6995. Manuals are typically less expensive than automatics...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-28-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By RedDevil
On InsightCentral.net there are specialists and...

On InsightCentral.net there are specialists and regular owners alike that have successfully repaired Gen 1 packs by replacing cells. But generally the cells in a pack age at the same rate, so putting...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-28-2018, 12:29 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By RedDevil
The hybrid battery in a non-plugin hybrid...

The hybrid battery in a non-plugin hybrid typically has a very low capacity, so there isn’t much to charge. The Insight has just 0.6 kWh capacity.

Furthermore, it tends to keep it 60-75 % full. As...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-28-2018, 12:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By RedDevil
Rear visibility in my 2011 Insight is a bit of an...

Rear visibility in my 2011 Insight is a bit of an issue, as my rear bumper will attest. Despite parking sensors...
EX level trim brings driver seat height adjustment; I put mine as high as...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-28-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By California98Civic
Geez. I did a morning commute to LA with two...

Geez. I did a morning commute to LA with two people a couple weeks ago in a recent Prius, maybe a 2012 or 2013 or something. I thought it was quiet. And I looked around and thought it was nicely...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-28-2018, 10:16 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By Ecky
Depends on what you value in a car. If you value...

Depends on what you value in a car. If you value sportiness and (subjective) aesthetics, a Prius is indeed a ****ty car. If you value reliability, fuel economy and utility, it's among the best cars...
Forum: EcoModding Central 04-27-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 10,566
Posted By redpoint5
Well, in the Portland area they are way...

Well, in the Portland area they are way over-valued. They are cheap feeling due to how noisy the cabin is, and how cheap the interior looks and feels. Then there is the lack of horsepower, which is...
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