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  1. My best friend bought a Toyota Prius a few years ago. His main reason was that he simply wanted to have the most reliable car on the market. He did some research and found out that the Prius is this car. He has put some 100,000 miles on the car so far, and spent nothing apart from scheduled maintenance and two blown light bulbs. The interesting thing when comparing a Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive to other drivetrains, it isn't simply an electric motor bolted to an ICE. The interesting part is the so called Power Split Device (PSD), basically a small, yet sturdy planetary gear-set which connects the ICE with one electric motor and one generator. This gear-set does not have any moveable parts besides some turning sprocket wheels. You do not have shifting mechanisms, band brakes, synchromesh mechanism, no clutch or torque converter. The engine is permanently connected to the drivetrain, even when it runs and the vehicle stands still. All different driving conditions, from standing still over running on the highway with 120 mph until going in reverse are emulated by controlling the revolutions of one ICE and one electric motor. The Prius ICE engine does not need a starter, it does not need an alternator, it neither has a serpentine belt nor a timing belt. I think this is pretty amazing for an ICE car. I have a Toyota Yaris Hybrid, and it actually is lighter (!) than a conventional Yaris with an automatic transmission. And if you compare the price of the two vehicles, the Hybrid is only 1,000 GBP more expensive. And it really is extremely relaxing to drive. Best regards from Bavaria Frank
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  2. Hi Ed, welcome. Japanese imports are not normally under sealed so I would look to see if it has been done, if not it will be worth getting it done to protect the underside.
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  3. As regards insurance, you could try contacting Adrian Flux who do insure grey imports and offer insurance to Toyota Owners Club members -
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  4. i know some Merc AMG van conversions are into £100-£150k - I have seen some Granvia's commanding £12-25K I would also suggest you check the coverage of any AA, RAC or Greenflag for a conversion as i know there can be limitations due to age and weight
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  5. I know, I know. But it can't do any harm to present a free and bright idea, in case someone at Toyota does monitor the forums. I also know from a reliable source that Toyota is véry interested in what 'moves' or irritates customers...🙄
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  6. Moved to the For Sale section - link left in Avensis club.
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  7. Well, the battery volts aren't bad Konrad, but sounds from what you say as if the battery's not got the same ooooomph ((CCA or amp. hr. capacity) that it had when new. Batteries last a lot longer than they did in previous decades, but slowly loose their capacity, and also become less efficient when being recharged. I try to eke as much life out of batteries as possible, but there comes a time ........ ☹️
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  8. Designed by Batman!! It might be interesting to drive on rural Norfolk roads with those tyres - is there any room for air?
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  9. Episode 63 of #TheCarinaJourney has just gone live on my #Youtube channel, and in this episode I get help from a friend at a secret location to install my lower front brace bar.
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  10. The Toyota hybrid technology is amazing. If you not conversant with it then check it out on You Tube videos. Takes some understanding, but when you catch on to it you will become smitten. Best move I did was when I bought a 60 plate Auris hybrid (same drive train as the Prius) at the end of May 2017. Within 8 months I had a 59 plate Prius ( which is what I really wanted), and 6 months later, having become completely smitten with Prius I bought a 66 plate Gen4 Prius Excel. Whilst I am capable of getting in/out of it (it’s a bit low for a 72 year old) I can’t see anything to replace it. VERY economical and so relaxing to drive.
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  11. After a lot of analysis I've decided to go for the Continental Premium Contact 6. A very well balanced tyre. I'm targeting to change after the summer, when this set will be around 20k km.
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  12. Hello and welcome James, a great story, and enjoy your car 😄
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  13. Hello and welcome to the club Derek.
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  14. Welcome to the club Derek.
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  15. Welcome to the forum. I hope you are a Hibby. 😀
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  16. Hello Derek - welcome to Toyota Owners Club.
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  17. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/toyota-plots-new-aygo-capitalise-city-car-demise
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  18. Yes, Toyota hybrid synergy drive ( now called “self charging hybrid”) is simpler than conventional petrol or diesel drive trains, however hybrids from other manufacturers like Vw, Mercedes BMW etc ., their hybrid drive trains are more complicated, and here is why people love Toyota- Lexus hybrids, well that is the point of a hybrid car: 1. Reliability 2. Efficiency 3. Less emissions and less noise pollution. Please refer to YouTube videos plenty of info about Toyota hybrid drive trains
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  19. Toyo Tyres I've had on my 107 have been good. I've tried the Yokohama BluEarth ones, they're not particularly good in the wet which surprised me. If I could justify the cost, then I'd go with the Continentals. But Toyo to me are good for these cars.
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  20. Clutch changes are expensive :( For my Yaris, quotes were £700-800 from main dealers, £500-600 for franchise garages and £400-500 for independent garages and travelling mechanics... When I've had to do clutch changes, I usually get the whole thing done (Friction plate, cover/spring, bearing and slave cylinder) just to save money in the future, as the labour costs are very high...
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