Recently on a couple of occasions, I've noticed that my instantaneous MPG
was reading around 35 MPG while the Energy screen indicated that the ICE was
off. I was going downhill on the freeway on both occasions. When I got to
the bottom of the hill I hit bumper to bumper rush hour ...

Anyone know what the Clean Fuel HOV change coming up (or maybe already in
effect) in Northern VA might mean to Prius owners?
Thanks, Doug

We recently bought a new Prius. Today, at our second fill up, I ran
into a problem. The pump would just not fill the tank. I would hold
down the handle and within seconds the pump would shut off. Try again
and it would repeat. I tried moving to a different pump and had the

http://pressroom.toyota.com/Releases/View?id=TYT2006081787813
Toyota Prius, The Most Fuel-Efficient Midsize Car in America, Adds a
Sporty New Touring Edition For 2007
08/17/2006 Torrance, CA

I recently took delivery of my new 2006 White, package #7 4 original
miles Prius.
When I got to looking around I found a bag in the bottom of my console
with two plugs.  On the bag it says they are supposed to be

Less than 2 weeks and my Prius will be delivered!
Any hints on breaking in the car?
Within 4 weeks I have to travel to Germany (from Belgium, yes, that's where
I live..). A lot of highway, in Germany even without any speed limit. In

"Remember the good old days when this was just a place to exchange facts
and  observations about our Priuses. How'd we attract this moronic . .
."
It is a common problem in unmoderated forums. A troll comes and tries to

There was some mail I left on my front seat and the car was locked.  Instead
of getting my keys and unlocking the car I reached in up to my elbow through
a small opening in the window and then down to the handle. I nearly ripped
the skin off my arm when I got startled by the ...

I am planning on getting a new 2006 Prius.
I would like to hear from others who own a 2006 and see exactly what
your gas mileage is in the city and the highway.  Please indicate if you
use the AC and driving habits etc.

How often do you rotate your batteries in your personal transportation
device?  Feel the road bumps?  Enjoy the responses.  :-)

Well!, after driving for almost 20 years (4+ years Dodge Colt E & 15+
Years Toyota Camry Dx 1991 - 238,000+ miles!) I have finally ran out
of gas for the first time while driving, In our New Prius no less!
This happened at the 901 odo mark (2nd tank of gas for new baby) while

So Toyota is going to use Lithium Ion Batteries in future Prius.
http://www.motoring.co.za/?fArticleId=3345956&fSectionId=751&fSetId=381
"The system replaces the existing Prius battery with an advanced
lithium ion battery and can be charged at home using a standard

looking for links to info on breakdown of car design factors re how
they contribute to the differential in mileage rating re regular car,
e.g.:
compare the 'base' gasoline Camry mileage (~25 mpg?) to the Prius (~45

Shopping for insurance for my 2006 Prius, I am finding insurance quotes
are twice what I was paying for my 2000 Outback. Have others
encountered this with the Prius? By the way, I have a flawless driving
record--not even a parking ticket, ever.

Beside the 4 things being absolutely   ***HUGE***   they want you to stick
it on all four sides.
Call me a ninny, but I am not about to stick some  ***HUGE***  sticker on my
paint that I so meticulously wash and wax.  The things will fade, or at