Thrilled New Owner in PA

LindaD8284 · 04-05-2008, 05:05 AM

I am a former Mercury Mariner owner, having traded it in 10 days ago for my Magnetic Gray Prius. I bought the Mariner 3 years ago when I didn't have a long commute to work. I'm now driving about 45 miles one way and it seemed like I was at the gas station every other day.

Well, I finally smartened up and decided I needed something better on gas. I didn't know what to get but I decided to try the Toyota dealer since everyone that I know who has one likes theirs. I test drove a Camry and then asked to drive the Prius. I was hooked!

I'm loving everything about this car. It's a fun car to drive, handles great and the smart key system is the best. The best part is that I'm not at the gas station all the time!

Neicy · 04-05-2008, 05:19 AM

Congrats and welcome to Priuschat! Any pics? Color?

paprius4030 · 04-05-2008, 07:22 AM

Welcome to Priuschat neighbor. Where id you get your Prius? Dick Milhamn?

HardCase · 04-05-2008, 07:41 AM

to PC and to Pruis ownership! Lots of great info here, from the mudane to the very technical. The people are nice too.

sandman · 04-05-2008, 09:37 AM

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Magnetic Gray Prius

Congratulations and great color choice by the way. Just got my windows tinted and getting ready to order a block heater for it...

LindaD8284 · 04-05-2008, 04:01 PM

Thanks for the welcome!

Paprius - yes, I did get it at Dick Milham. They were really great and give me a good deal on the Mariner, actually more than I thought I would get, considering it had a lot of miles on it. By the way, I love the Poconos - it's such a beautiful area!

Neicy - The color is Magnetic Gray. I'll try to remember to post a picture of it!

HardCase - I've learned things about my Prius (such as the best way to fill the gas tank) since I found this board. Everyone does seem very nice!

Sandman - I miss not having the back windows tinted (the Mariner had it). I'm not very technical but is the block heater for the engine?

sandman · 04-05-2008, 05:06 PM

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I'm not very technical but is the block heater for the engine?

Yes a block heater plugs in and uses electricity to warm the block helps the engine warm up quicker when you leave in the morning and improves MPG's.Do a search on block heater's there is a ton of info on them...It goes into a hole on bottom of motor then you must route the cord out the front grill...

04-05-2008, 05:05 AM	#1
LindaD8284 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 19 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thrilled New Owner in PA I am a former Mercury Mariner owner, having traded it in 10 days ago for my Magnetic Gray Prius. I bought the Mariner 3 years ago when I didn't have a long commute to work. I'm now driving about 45 miles one way and it seemed like I was at the gas station every other day. Well, I finally smartened up and decided I needed something better on gas. I didn't know what to get but I decided to try the Toyota dealer since everyone that I know who has one likes theirs. I test drove a Camry and then asked to drive the Prius. I was hooked! I'm loving everything about this car. It's a fun car to drive, handles great and the smart key system is the best. The best part is that I'm not at the gas station all the time!

04-05-2008, 05:19 AM	#2
Neicy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wakefield, MA. Posts: 757 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: G Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 5	Re: Thrilled New Owner in PA Congrats and welcome to Priuschat! Any pics? Color?

04-05-2008, 07:22 AM	#3
paprius4030 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pocono's, Pa. Posts: 955 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Thrilled New Owner in PA Welcome to Priuschat neighbor. Where id you get your Prius? Dick Milhamn?

04-05-2008, 07:41 AM	#4
HardCase SilverPineMica, the green one Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Kalispell, Montana Posts: 346 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Thrilled New Owner in PA to PC and to Pruis ownership! Lots of great info here, from the mudane to the very technical. The people are nice too.

04-05-2008, 04:01 PM	#6
LindaD8284 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Easton, PA Posts: 19 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Thrilled New Owner in PA Thanks for the welcome! Paprius - yes, I did get it at Dick Milham. They were really great and give me a good deal on the Mariner, actually more than I thought I would get, considering it had a lot of miles on it. By the way, I love the Poconos - it's such a beautiful area! Neicy - The color is Magnetic Gray. I'll try to remember to post a picture of it! HardCase - I've learned things about my Prius (such as the best way to fill the gas tank) since I found this board. Everyone does seem very nice! Sandman - I miss not having the back windows tinted (the Mariner had it). I'm not very technical but is the block heater for the engine?