Thanks everyone, for your input, I really appreciate it! I should have asked y'all earlier in my search. I ended up getting a Honda Fit. Not hybrid but decent on gas compared to my old Volvo 240 wagon! As I said, I bet I'll join your ranks down the road--hopefully this car lasts me a good while in the meantime :) On Thu, Oct 7, 2021 at 9:30 AM Aaron Witham <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > 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/ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >>>>>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >>>>>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MDk5IGRhdmlkLnJvc2VuQE1BSU5FLkVEVSBVU00tQkVWLVBIRVYgIBuvvP5XyWlH&c=SIGNOFF> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >>>>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >>>>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MDk5IGFhcm9uLnoud2l0aGFtQE1BSU5FLkVEVSBVU00tQkVWLVBIRVYgIO6kCpHdyuSH&c=SIGNOFF> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> 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/>. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>>> >>>>>> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >>>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >>>>>> >>>>>> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >>>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MDk5IGxhdXJpZS5qLmRhdmlzQE1BSU5FLkVEVSBVU00tQkVWLVBIRVYgIKz%2B0T1FYJ%2Bm&c=SIGNOFF> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> ------------------------------ >>>>> >>>>> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >>>>> >>>>> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >>>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MDk5IHNhcmFoLmx1Y2NoZXNpQE1BSU5FLkVEVSBVU00tQkVWLVBIRVYgIDX%2Fx%2FDH5eqC&c=SIGNOFF> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Sarah Lucchesi >>>> Coordinator, Research, Instruction, & Liaison Services >>>> University of Southern Maine Libraries >>>> 314 Forest Ave >>>> Portland ME 04104 >>>> 207-780-5661 >>>> pronouns: she/her/hers >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >>>> >>>> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >>>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MDk5IGFkaW5haC5iYXJuZXR0QE1BSU5FLkVEVSBVU00tQkVWLVBIRVYgIFowtnGkvMHq&c=SIGNOFF> >>>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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/ >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> >>> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >>> >>> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >>> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MTAwIGRhdmlkLnJvc2VuQE1BSU5FLkVEVSBVU00tQkVWLVBIRVYgIEDGHlmKLtzT&c=SIGNOFF> >>> >> >> ------------------------------ >> >> Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives >> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> >> >> Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List >> <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MTAwIGFhcm9uLnoud2l0aGFtQE1BSU5FLkVEVSBVU00tQkVWLVBIRVYgIB2svGfYOu1%2B&c=SIGNOFF> >> > > > -- > 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/>. > > > > ------------------------------ > > Access the USM-BEV-PHEV Home Page and Archives > <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?A0=USM-BEV-PHEV> > > Unsubscribe from the USM-BEV-PHEV List > <http://lists.maine.edu/cgi-bin/wa?TICKET=NzM4MTAwIGFkaW5haC5iYXJuZXR0QE1BSU5FLkVEVSBVU00tQkVWLVBIRVYgII8QPPENEV1O&c=SIGNOFF> > -- 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/>. 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