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[JustAnotherAsian]

Originally Posted by jendbbay

Hi all,

I live in Santa Cruz, own a 2008 Touring and wish to own another Prius. We need two cars, as it turns out. Does anyone know where a decent used Prius is to be found? We want a 2006 or thereabouts. We are looking for a fair, brilliant, and honest independent Prius mechanic.

Any tips?

a decent one, i would have to say, would be a certified used prius. any other source aside from a toyota dealership would be bad advice on my part. plus, you get the certified used car warranty, which is pretty decent and on par with most limited warranties with limited time/month constraints.

but on the other hand, there are bad dealerships. also, good luck on finding a used prius.

double-edged sword to say the least.

(sorry to hijack the thread a bit)

[Sara Usher]

Hey folks, my red 2007 is doing fine with the exception of an odor coming through the venting system. Smells like mold......sheese.......any help? Nice to be here, Ms. Red

[ericbecky]

Originally Posted by Sara Usher

Hey folks, my red 2007 is doing fine with the exception of an odor coming through the venting system. Smells like mold......sheese.......any help? Nice to be here, Ms. Red

Did you see this thread on PriusChat yet?

Taking a Stand on 2007 Prius AC Mold Problem!
We own a 07 Prius which is garage-kept and driven daily by my wife. We recently have noticed an offensive odor of mold coming from the AC vent whenever the car is first started (AC is first engaged).

This is a common Prius problem, and many other owners are reporting on this problem - just search on "mold" and you will see what I mean.
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[Bassist]

Originally Posted by montereymichael

Hi everyone,
I joined this group because I didn't see a Monterey group...I am not sure I want to set up the group down here but there are Prii everywhere so it may be coming to a time when a Monterey group is warranted. Out of curiosity, how many people in the SF group are in the Monterey Bay Area?
Cheers!
Michael

I"m In Santa Cruz and would like to be part of a Prius Group nearby. Steve

[Bjumping]

Hi,

I'm a producer working with a South Korean public TV network, KBS. We are doing a story on hybrid cars and I'm interested in talking to some people in this area.

We are interviewing reps from GM, Toyota, VW, CARB, CFCP, UCD, Calcars, TESLA, some a few others.
If there's any gathering planned, I'm interested in filming it as well. Any ideas would be appreciated.

I am particularly seeking someone who has switched from gas guzzler like SUV to Prius and a family who owns multiple Prius.
The time frame I'm looking to do this filming is between Sept. 25th to 27th.

If interested, please contact me via my personal email or post your replies on this forum, if such way complies with the site rules.

Thanks and I look forward to talking to you more.

[sjthespian]

I am about 22 hours away from being a new Prius owner down in San Jose. I got a call a few hours ago that my 2009 is on the lot up in Sunnyvale.

[ericbecky]

Congrats!
I'm certain you will enjoy your new ride.

[bhaynnes]

Yep and if you see a red prius with white stickers on the door and back that say "Gas electric hybrid", that will be me.

[rayxoxo]

Hi;

I'm from Sacramento, have had my Prius for about a month or two. A 2008 pk6.

Paid dearly, $33,500, from a Toyota dealer on a Auburn blvd, here in Sacramento who took advantage of my good/stupid nature.

Nice car but I now have second thoughts about their financial officer. I paid cash and was really stupid to even do it, but I will not forget it and will advice others to go elsewhere.

I have Heard that Auburn (the city) was a pretty good place to pick one up for a lot less.

Ray