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Re: potentially buying a hybrid-- good mechanics in South Portland?
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Aaron Witham <[log in to unmask]>
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USM EV and Plug-In Hybrid Owners and Info <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 7 Oct 2021 09:30:27 -0400
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To back up David's point, I used a number of different Toyota dealers to
service my old Toyota Yaris over the years.

On Thu, Oct 7, 2021 at 9:00 AM David Rosen <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I'm sure somebody may correct me if I'm wrong but you don't have to buy
> from a dealer just to use services for your car at that dealership. My
> older Toyota's were used from both Lee Auto and Prime Toyota but were
> serviced at Berlin City Toyota. Also I bought my 2019 Bolt from CarMax but
> had it serviced at Pape Chevy.
>
> Also, if you want a good gas sipper that is probably cheap I don't think
> there is anything better than a used Prius (non plug-in) probably nothing
> more than 5-7 years old. Though right now used car prices are pretty bad,
> as inventory is extremely low.
>
> Thank you,
>
> David M. Rosen
> *Web Design Manager*
> US:IT Web Technologies
>
> University of Southern Maine
> Gorham Campus
> T: (207) 228-8323
>
> Email: [log in to unmask]
>
>
> On Thu, Oct 7, 2021 at 8:40 AM Adinah Barnett <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks everyone, for your responses.
>> I am also considering private party sales which would not give me access
>> to a dealer...sounds like that might present problems.
>> Good information to consider when thinking ahead to who would work on my
>> car.
>> I am looking at "regular" cars that are good on gas as well. Second hand,
>> under $9,000.
>> If I don't join your ranks this time around, I will in the future!
>>
>> On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 2:04 PM Sarah Lucchesi <[log in to unmask]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I also have a Rav4 Prime and I'm planning on using the dealer (I've had
>>> it for one month today, so it hasn't needed anything yet!)
>>>
>>> Adinah if you want to chat more about hybrid vs. plug-in hybrid I'm
>>> happy to talk anytime.
>>>
>>> On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 1:40 PM Laurie Davis <[log in to unmask]>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I would agree that I plan to take my RAV4 Prime (plug-in hybrid) to the
>>>> dealer for service.
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 12:32 PM Aaron Witham <[log in to unmask]>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Adinah, I have a plug-in Toyota and I plan to bring it directly to
>>>>> the dealership because I don't want to compromise the warranty, and because
>>>>> my normal mechanic cannot work on it due to the battery and how advanced
>>>>> the computer technology is. Like David said, I think the dealership is
>>>>> going to be the best place most of the time. I hope that some of the
>>>>> smaller mechanics can find a way to get into the business of working on
>>>>> these; hopefully that will happen over time. I just don't personally know
>>>>> of any that are doing it now.
>>>>>
>>>>> Good luck!
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 11:58 AM David Rosen <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> Are you specifically looking for a "Plug-In Hybrid"?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I believe there are a few people that are in this group that own
>>>>>> Toyota PHEVs, a Prius Prime, and a Rav4 Prime.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I take my Bolt directly to the Chevy Dealership (Pape in South
>>>>>> Portland) as they have the most skilled and knowledgeable mechanics for my
>>>>>> car.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> For a PHEV or BEV, I think your best bet is going to be the
>>>>>> dealership. Unfortunately, that's probably the more expensive option as
>>>>>> well. When I owned a Prius (non plug-in) and a Corolla, I had a good
>>>>>> experience at Berlin City Toyota.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thank you,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> David M. Rosen
>>>>>> *Web Design Manager*
>>>>>> US:IT Web Technologies
>>>>>>
>>>>>> University of Southern Maine
>>>>>> Gorham Campus
>>>>>> T: (207) 228-8323
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Email: [log in to unmask]
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Wed, Oct 6, 2021 at 10:38 AM Adinah Barnett <
>>>>>> [log in to unmask]> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hello All,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I am car shopping and looking at hybrids. I wonder if anyone has a
>>>>>>> reference for a good: honest, skilled and ideally not too expensive,
>>>>>>> mechanic who works on hybrids, either Toyota or Honda, in the South
>>>>>>> Portland/Portland area.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> --
>>>>>>> Adinah Barnett
>>>>>>> [log in to unmask]
>>>>>>> office phone: (207) 780-5917
>>>>>>> pronouns: she/her <https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Digital Imaging Specialist
>>>>>>> Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education
>>>>>>> Office: 116 Glickman Library, Portland Campus (inside the Osher Map
>>>>>>> Library)
>>>>>>> P.O. Box 9300, Portland Maine 04104
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> USM alumna 2010
>>>>>>> FSOCA & UMPSA member
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Recognize
>>>>>>> <https://protectmaine.org/assets/factsheets/Tribal-Sovereignty-2021-Factsheet.pdf> Wabanaki
>>>>>>> Sovereignty
>>>>>>> <https://firstlightlearningjourney.net/legislation-for-wabanaki-sovereignty/>
>>>>>>> We are on unceded territory of the Wabanaki
>>>>>>> <https://www.mainewabanakireach.org/about>Confederacy
>>>>>>> <https://www.abbemuseum.org/about-the-wabanaki-nations>:
>>>>>>> the Mi'kmaq <http://micmac-nsn.gov/>, Maliseet,
>>>>>>> <https://maliseets.net/> Passamaquoddy at Sipayik,
>>>>>>> <http://www.wabanaki.com/>
>>>>>>> Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township,
>>>>>>> <https://www.passamaquoddy.com/> Abenaki
>>>>>>> <https://fourdirectionsmaine.org/about-four-directions/wabanaki-tribes/>
>>>>>>> and Penobscot Nations <https://www.penobscotnation.org/>.
>>>>>>> Find tribes indigenous to where you live: https://native-land.ca/
>>>>>>>
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>>>>> --
>>>>> Aaron Witham
>>>>> Director of Sustainability
>>>>>
>>>>> Portland, Gorham, Lewiston & Online
>>>>> Office: 207-780-5947
>>>>> Cell: 207-210-0304
>>>>>
>>>>> The land I occupy belongs to the Anasaguntacook (Androscoggin) people.
>>>>> The place we currently call "Maine" belongs to and is home to sovereign
>>>>> Wabanaki people, including the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, and
>>>>> Micmac. To contribute to healing, visit Wabanaki REACH
>>>>> <https://www.mainewabanakireach.org/>.
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>> Coordinator, Research, Instruction, & Liaison Services
>>> University of Southern Maine Libraries
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>> Adinah Barnett
>> [log in to unmask]
>> office phone: (207) 780-5917
>> pronouns: she/her <https://www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why>
>>
>> Digital Imaging Specialist
>> Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education
>> Office: 116 Glickman Library, Portland Campus (inside the Osher Map
>> Library)
>> P.O. Box 9300, Portland Maine 04104
>>
>> USM alumna 2010
>> FSOCA & UMPSA member
>>
>>
>> Recognize
>> <https://protectmaine.org/assets/factsheets/Tribal-Sovereignty-2021-Factsheet.pdf> Wabanaki
>> Sovereignty
>> <https://firstlightlearningjourney.net/legislation-for-wabanaki-sovereignty/>
>> We are on unceded territory of the Wabanaki
>> <https://www.mainewabanakireach.org/about>Confederacy
>> <https://www.abbemuseum.org/about-the-wabanaki-nations>:
>> the Mi'kmaq <http://micmac-nsn.gov/>, Maliseet, <https://maliseets.net/> Passamaquoddy
>> at Sipayik, <http://www.wabanaki.com/>
>> Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, <https://www.passamaquoddy.com/> Abenaki
>> <https://fourdirectionsmaine.org/about-four-directions/wabanaki-tribes/>
>> and Penobscot Nations <https://www.penobscotnation.org/>.
>> Find tribes indigenous to where you live: https://native-land.ca/
>>
>>
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-- 
Aaron Witham
Director of Sustainability

Portland, Gorham, Lewiston & Online
Office: 207-780-5947
Cell: 207-210-0304

The land I occupy belongs to the Anasaguntacook (Androscoggin) people. The
place we currently call "Maine" belongs to and is home to sovereign
Wabanaki people, including the Penobscot, Passamaquoddy, Maliseet, and
Micmac. To contribute to healing, visit Wabanaki REACH
<https://www.mainewabanakireach.org/>.

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