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Forum: Toyota Prius
05-10-2006, 11:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,428
Posted By kirby

Re: Any opinion on a 2001 Prius?

The pricing you are talking about for a used Prius sounds high to me. I bought mine last June - it had 7,200 miles on it and is a 2002 and I only paid $16,200 for it. Have just under 20,000 miles...
Forum: Toyota Prius
03-01-2006, 10:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,213
Posted By kirby

Re: Used Prius prices

I bought my '02 from my local BMW mini dealer last June. It was in mint condition with only 7,200 miles on it and I stole it from them for $16,200. It has the multi CD changer and dual airbags and...
Forum: Toyota Prius
09-22-2005, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,867
Posted By kirby

Re: Ran my car out of gas yesterday. Here's what I observed.

I don't understand why Prius owners have this thing about trying to drive on the last three teaspoons of gas. Why not just fill it up when it gets down to two bars -- then you will never have a...
Forum: Toyota Prius
08-31-2005, 08:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,932
Posted By kirby

Re: Prius at high speeds?

The engine is small and as other said it runs at higher RPM than a normal car so you hear noise that you associate with straining. The car can do those speeds with no problem what so ever. The only...
Forum: Toyota Prius
08-19-2005, 07:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,540
Posted By kirby

Re: Considering a Prius, several questions

I can only address your first question - yes it has plenty of power. I have a used '02 that I bought about 3 months ago and am very happy with it -- and the new ones have more power. My other car...
Forum: Toyota Prius
08-14-2005, 10:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,644
Posted By kirby

Re: How many miles on your prius?

OK, you had me thrown as you said, "The term on my lease will be five years " so I assumed lease cause you said lease.
Forum: Toyota Prius
08-14-2005, 07:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,644
Posted By kirby

Re: How many miles on your prius?

My used '02 had 7,100 miles on it when I bought it two months ago, it now has 10,800 miles and runs great with no problems. It had the hybrid battery recall done by the old owner and another minor...
Forum: Toyota Prius
08-12-2005, 04:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,402
Posted By kirby

Re: Poor Prius milage

Jay check my post (#14) I am here in NJ too, and in the Northwestern Hills I typically get over 50 mpg in my classic. Unless you are doing those 2 mile trips then something seems wrong. What part...
Forum: Toyota Prius
08-11-2005, 02:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,402
Posted By kirby

Re: Poor Prius milage

I live on the other coast, and we have some big hills here. I live about 900 feet up from where I work. So, its big up one way and big down the other. I find that when I drive my '02 I average...
Forum: Toyota Prius
08-11-2005, 01:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,571
Posted By kirby

Re: 2003 Prius battery life and pre-buy checks?

You should be able to have them check the VIN number in the service department and see if the battery needed that repair and if so if it was done. I did that when I bought mine about two months ago....
Forum: Toyota Prius
08-06-2005, 06:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,512
Posted By kirby

Re: is my gas gauge working?

The guess gauges on most cars are non-linear. They move slower when the tank is almost full, and fast when it is below 1/4 tank. I normally go about 120-150 miles before the first bar drops. At the...
Forum: Toyota Prius
08-03-2005, 02:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,557
Posted By kirby

Re: MOA?T - Going to buy a new Prius

Why not try to get it shipped from Japan -sort of does not make sense to ship from Japan to California just to ship it back west to Hawaii. You should not have any problems registering a shipped car...
Forum: Toyota Prius
06-23-2005, 06:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,515
Posted By kirby

Regenerative braking

Recently purchased a Prius and have a question on the braking system. When going down hill if you just take your foot off the gas do you get full regenerative braking or are you only using MG1? Do...
Forum: Toyota Prius
06-17-2005, 08:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,984
Posted By kirby

Re: Newbie here just bought an '02 Prius

I went to the local Toyota dealer and got the service history on the car. The lady brought it in like clockwork every 4 months to have it checked out. Last oil change was 1100 miles ago which was...
Forum: Toyota Prius
06-16-2005, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,984
Posted By kirby

Re: Newbie here just bought an '02 Prius

The lady only spends about half the time here in NJ and is in another state half the year. While here in NJ she only used the car to do local things and rarely went any distance. The car just sat...
Forum: Toyota Prius
06-16-2005, 03:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,984
Posted By kirby

Newbie here just bought an '02 Prius

Hi all, I just bought my first hybrid - a used '02 Prius. Think I got a fairly good deal -- it was $16,200 BUT it only has 7,200 miles on it. I know the lady that had it and it hardly got used. ...
Forum: Introductions
06-12-2005, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,805
Posted By kirby

Newbie

Hi all, I will pick up my "new" 2002 Prius this coming Saturday. Cannot wait, it is a real cherry you won't believe this but it only has 7,200 miles on it!
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