Hi there, new Prius owner here...

lee4hmz · 10-05-2009, 12:28 AM

I just bought myself a new 2010 Prius II in Blizzard Pearl, and I'm really liking it so far. This is not only my first Prius or my first Toyota, but my first new car ever -- I've driven more than my share of beaters, hand-me-downs and iffy used cars from shady dealers. In particular, I don't think I'll ever drive another non-truck Ford again.

I've been eyeing a Prius for a while. Before this, I was driving a somewhat beat-up 1994 Chevy S-10 Blazer that my brother got for me in August of 2008. It was free, so I wasn't complaining then, but by this summer I was kind of sick of the fact that it only got 17 MPG combined -- not exactly fun even with gas a relatively cheap $2.50/gal. I wanted to do a cash-for-clunkers deal, but the program turned into a pumpkin long before I could make room in the budget for a car payment.

And then the problems started. Oil leaks, coolant leaks, all sorts of trouble that wasn't easy or cheap to fix (or practical, considering the truck's age and the fact that I wanted another car anyway). It also had mushy brakes, which ended up costing me the thing's rear window glass after an unfortunate mishap in a parking lot.

This was kind of a pain. Even with reliable bus service, getting around in the DC suburbs without a car is a slow process.

Finally, my boss gave me a raise last week. I did the math and figured I could afford the $450/month payments for the Prius, so I drove the Blazer over to Springfield Toyota and told them "give me whatever you can for it, it's toast."

I left later that day with the Prius and a smile.

The financing guy also threw in the platinum extended warranty and (oddly enough) a Lojack. I hope I won't have to use either.

Holmesman · 10-05-2009, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by lee4hmz

I just bought myself a new 2010 Prius II in Blizzard Pearl...

Welcome to the forum. I too recently bought the Blizzard Pearl, a 2010 Prius IV with nav. Don't you just love that color?

Welcome to the forum. You'll find lot's of friendly people who can answer just about any question you have.

Enjoy the car!

Benggolf · 10-05-2009, 01:40 PM

Welcome and congratulations on your your new Prius!
Took delivery of a 2010 Prius in Blizzard Pearl with Technology package (Canadian version) last month and enjoying it. We have 4 cars in our garage, but I find myself behind the wheel of the Prius most of the time... 4 times out of 5!

Enjoy your new car!

vela · 10-05-2009, 01:43 PM

Congrats on your first new car, and how cool that it is a Prius. We have had our Silver III for a couple of weeks and can't stop driving it because it is so much fun. Enjoy!

Grateful11 · 10-05-2009, 07:32 PM

Congrats on you first new car and Prius. Blizzard Pearl here too, series III, wife had to
have the upgraded JBL sound system. They had a II and that the stereo and naturally
the price was the only difference I noticed,

PriusGirlyGirl · 10-05-2009, 10:33 PM

Did Springfield give you a good financing rate? I have great credit but Koons Toyota said 6%! That is ridiculous. I just laughed at the asst. manager - what a prick! Don't ever go there. Did they offer you discounts off the price?? I find it really hard to negotiate right now.

10-05-2009, 12:28 AM	#1
lee4hmz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Woodbridge, VA Posts: 5 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: No Package Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Hi there, new Prius owner here... I just bought myself a new 2010 Prius II in Blizzard Pearl, and I'm really liking it so far. This is not only my first Prius or my first Toyota, but my first new car ever -- I've driven more than my share of beaters, hand-me-downs and iffy used cars from shady dealers. In particular, I don't think I'll ever drive another non-truck Ford again. I've been eyeing a Prius for a while. Before this, I was driving a somewhat beat-up 1994 Chevy S-10 Blazer that my brother got for me in August of 2008. It was free, so I wasn't complaining then, but by this summer I was kind of sick of the fact that it only got 17 MPG combined -- not exactly fun even with gas a relatively cheap $2.50/gal. I wanted to do a cash-for-clunkers deal, but the program turned into a pumpkin long before I could make room in the budget for a car payment. And then the problems started. Oil leaks, coolant leaks, all sorts of trouble that wasn't easy or cheap to fix (or practical, considering the truck's age and the fact that I wanted another car anyway). It also had mushy brakes, which ended up costing me the thing's rear window glass after an unfortunate mishap in a parking lot. This was kind of a pain. Even with reliable bus service, getting around in the DC suburbs without a car is a slow process. Finally, my boss gave me a raise last week. I did the math and figured I could afford the $450/month payments for the Prius, so I drove the Blazer over to Springfield Toyota and told them "give me whatever you can for it, it's toast." I left later that day with the Prius and a smile. The financing guy also threw in the platinum extended warranty and (oddly enough) a Lojack. I hope I won't have to use either.

10-05-2009, 01:40 PM	#3
Benggolf Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Richmond, BC, Canada Posts: 173 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 24 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Hi there, new Prius owner here... Welcome and congratulations on your your new Prius! Took delivery of a 2010 Prius in Blizzard Pearl with Technology package (Canadian version) last month and enjoying it. We have 4 cars in our garage, but I find myself behind the wheel of the Prius most of the time... 4 times out of 5! Enjoy your new car! Last edited by Benggolf; 10-05-2009 at 01:49 PM.

10-05-2009, 01:43 PM	#4
vela Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 19 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 13 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Hi there, new Prius owner here... Congrats on your first new car, and how cool that it is a Prius. We have had our Silver III for a couple of weeks and can't stop driving it because it is so much fun. Enjoy!

10-05-2009, 07:32 PM	#5
Grateful11 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central, NC Posts: 102 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 0 Thanked 15 Times in 10 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Hi there, new Prius owner here... Congrats on you first new car and Prius. Blizzard Pearl here too, series III, wife had to have the upgraded JBL sound system. They had a II and that the stereo and naturally the price was the only difference I noticed,

10-05-2009, 10:33 PM	#6
PriusGirlyGirl Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Washington DC Posts: 9 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: II Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Hi there, new Prius owner here... Did Springfield give you a good financing rate? I have great credit but Koons Toyota said 6%! That is ridiculous. I just laughed at the asst. manager - what a prick! Don't ever go there. Did they offer you discounts off the price?? I find it really hard to negotiate right now.

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