Officials eye Toyota Prius stalling

[PARAGON]

<Table><SPAN class=storysubheadline>Officials eye Toyota Prius stalling</SPAN>
<SPAN
class=storytease>Regulators plan to conduct investigation over engine
stalling.</SPAN>
<SPAN class=timestamp>June 1, 2005: 1:18 PM EDT </SPAN>



NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - After a string of consumer complaints over engine
problems,Toyota's popular hybrid vehicle, the Prius, will face an investigation,
the government announced Wednesday. </P>


The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has received 33
complaints on both the 2004 and 2005 models, said it will evaluate the problem
which could affect approximately 75,000 Prius vehicles.</P>


According to the agency, over 85 percent of Prius owners who reported
problems said that the vehicle stalled without warning between speeds of 35 and
65 miles per hour.</P>


Some reports noted that the Prius, which utilizes a gas-electric hybrid
powertrain to improve the vehicle's fuel efficiency, continued to operate in
electric mode after the vehicle stalled. At least 50 percent of those complaints
said that after the vehicle stalled it could not be restarted.</P></Table>

[PARAGON]

<Table><SPAN class=storysubheadline>Officials eye Toyota Prius stalling</SPAN>
<SPAN
class=storytease>Regulators plan to conduct investigation over engine
stalling.</SPAN>
<SPAN class=timestamp>June 1, 2005: 1:18 PM EDT </SPAN>



NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - After a string of consumer complaints over engine
problems,Toyota's popular hybrid vehicle, the Prius, will face an investigation,
the government announced Wednesday. </P>


The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which has received 33
complaints on both the 2004 and 2005 models, said it will evaluate the problem
which could affect approximately 75,000 Prius vehicles.</P>


According to the agency, over 85 percent of Prius owners who reported
problems said that the vehicle stalled without warning between speeds of 35 and
65 miles per hour.</P>


Some reports noted that the Prius, which utilizes a gas-electric hybrid
powertrain to improve the vehicle's fuel efficiency, continued to operate in
electric mode after the vehicle stalled. At least 50 percent of those complaints
said that after the vehicle stalled it could not be restarted.</P></Table>

[Harley]

HAH!!!

One of my riding buddies has one... we call it the "penis"... His Harley has a 96" bore kit on it, I tease him about being a gas hog when he rides his bike... (Which has a bigger engine than his Prius...)

K

[usetosellhummer]

The bugs are not worked out yet uh? My Father and his Father burned coal and dumped more in the enviroment then 100 of us will in our lifetime, cut me some slack.

[KenP]

Great catch Paragon!http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/contrib/geno/rofl.gif

[lexpro]

I hope they work it out....i personally dont care about mileage or anything like that but Toyota/Lexus has every model in Japan incl the heavy landcruiser built with electric assist on the engine. I have been following the technology for years. Manufacturers, IF they can make it work will be selling it more for the combination of mileage and performance increase such as on the upcoming Lexus GS450h...

[Dug]

Ken , what the heck is that avatar?? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[KenP]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Dug3x3:
Ken , what the heck is that avatar?? http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE> http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifDon't know if I'll keep it. I really like the gal avatars, but here's another look at this one. Yes, yes it is Sadaaaam Insane. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[Dan]

I saw that Prius report on the news last night. Funny ****! Owners were quoted saying that they were "scared to drive the car again", etc.

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[Klaus]

We need to print up some "Attach Stalled Prius Here" stickers! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[KIDZBOX]

We need to print up some "Attach Stalled Prius Here" stickers!

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I'd buy one!

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Klaus:
We need to print up some "Attach Stalled Prius Here" stickers! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE> http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gifhttp://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[devilsfan]

Ah ah, the secret is out....yes, ladies and gentlemen, it's easy to get 50 mpg when your car isn't running half the time! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

Stacy

[XM DUDE]

How about how to get 100+ MPG, get pushed by a Hummer!

[funpilot]

As many of you know, I own a 2004 Prius. It seems to work prefectly. However, when I posted on the prisuchat website that I was getting an H3, they said that was like screaming "I worship the deveil" in a Catholic Church.....now there is a real problem with a Prius. So, will I be the first to own both?

[DRTYFN]

You've just got to provide a link so we can see the merriment.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[funpilot]

Not sure I would want to unleash you on them just yet....you are my secret weapon just in case .... LMAO.

[Dan]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
You've just got to provide a link so we can see the merriment.http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Here ya go:

http://priuschat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9355

http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif

[DRTYFN]

Pretty lame... like Prius drivers.
FunP sounded a lot like a Hummer hater over there. Didn't exactly do much to defend the brand, sure smooched some Prius driver asses, though.

[Klaus]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by DRTYFN:
Pretty lame... like Prius drivers.
FunP sounded a lot like a Hummer hater over there. Didn't exactly do much to defend the brand, sure smooched some Prius driver asses, though. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

I agree. FunP is going to need a new supply of Chapstick!

[Dan]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Klaus:
I agree. FunP is going to need a new supply of Chapstick! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hmmmm!

<span class="ev_code_RED">FunP</span> <span class="ev_code_BLUE">KenP</span>

Looks a bit fishy to me! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_biggrin.gif http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_razz.gif

[funpilot]

LOL.....the old posts are long since deleted....this is not the post I was referencing but my attempt to lure them in again....they were not very aggressive so I responded nicely ....

[KenP]

That is one very lame forum.

Dan, shut up! http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif

[kacyk]

Easy boyz and girlz,

I bought my dad a new Prius a few months ago. I drove it for the first time three weeks ago while in L.A. on vacation. The technology is absolutely mind blowing but the ride is surprisingly harsh.

Although dad appreciates the gift, he told me he still misses his 69' Nova! I must say I agree. http://www.elcova.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_wink.gif