Hello from Norway

[skandale]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bill Merchant @ Jun 21 2007, 09:39 AM) [snapback]465625[/snapback]</div>

Hi Stein. As far as I know, the EU Prius does not have the thermos for coolant. I think that's just a north American emissions add-on. The Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) is spun up to about 1000 rpm before fuel and spark are applied, so it is well oiled before it has load. What kind and weight of oil does your car come with? Many here, particularly in the northern US and Canada, use synthetic oil for increased cold lubricity.

An EBH will get both the ICE and you warmer faster in the Norwegian winter...
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I called my preferred Toyota dealer (where I have ordered my Prius) and asked about the oil. All Prii sold in Norway are delivered with Mobile1 5W40 syntetic oil.

The dealer also asked me to keep him informed about tips and tricks I learn in these forums, as he wants to learn to know the Prius better... :-)


Stein Tore

[Per]

Gratulerer med den nye Prius!

Folks here mught be interested in how much a Prius costs in Norway!

[gazz]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Per @ Jun 21 2007, 09:51 AM) [snapback]465719[/snapback]</div>

Gratulerer med den nye Prius!

Folks here mught be interested in how much a Prius costs in Norway!
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In the UK they are £17,500 - £20,000. Which is about $35-40K and we get no tax relief.

[Sleeper]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(gazz @ Jun 21 2007, 05:10 PM) [snapback]465731[/snapback]</div>

In the UK they are £17,500 - £20,000. Which is about $35-40K and we get no tax relief.
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In Norway there is special purchase tax on new cars, since this year favouring diesels because of the lower CO2 emission. The Prius got NKK 12000 reduction in spite of being a hybrid...


A Prius in Norway is between NKK 270.000 and NKK 340.000 (roughly) depending on package.


Anyway: Yesterday I drove the 85 km stretch from Tvedestrand to Porsgrunn on the E18, using 4,1 l/100 km of gas. Never used less before, usual consumption is 4,5 l/100 km or more, depending on load and luggage...

And almost every trip I make, I see another Prius along the way.


All new Prius owners where ever you are: Welcome to miles (and km...) of pure pleasure!

[samiam]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(andreaswin @ Jun 21 2007, 11:09 PM) [snapback]465642[/snapback]</div>

its not perfect,since it wont work on first time trips , but atleast You do not forget speedcams/traps...
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Its even easier to just obey the speed limits

[Per]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sleeper @ Jun 21 2007, 03:42 PM) [snapback]465994[/snapback]</div>

In Norway there is special purchase tax on new cars, since this year favouring diesels because of the lower CO2 emission. The Prius got NKK 12000 reduction in spite of being a hybrid...
A Prius in Norway is between NKK 270.000 and NKK 340.000 (roughly) depending on package.
Anyway: Yesterday I drove the 85 km stretch from Tvedestrand to Porsgrunn on the E18, using 4,1 l/100 km of gas. Never used less before, usual consumption is 4,5 l/100 km or more, depending on load and luggage...

And almost every trip I make, I see another Prius along the way.
All new Prius owners where ever you are: Welcome to miles (and km...) of pure pleasure!
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So if a top of the line Prius in Norway is 340,000 Kr., or at today's exchange rate of 5.97, that would be just about $57,000!

At least you get your Prius without the gas tank bladder and you do get an EV switch!

Here in Texas they run $22,000 to about $29,000, before a $2,500 dealer discount.

[Bill Merchant]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Per @ Jun 21 2007, 09:46 PM) [snapback]466204[/snapback]</div>

So if a top of the line Prius in Norway is 340,000 Kr., or at today's exchange rate of 5.97, that would be just about $57,000!

At least you get your Prius without the gas tank bladder and you do get an EV switch!

Here in Texas they run $22,000 to about $29,000, before a $2,500 dealer discount.[/b]

About 131 000 Kr to 173 000 Kr before a 15 000 Kr discount... I'll live with the bladder (and AT-PZEV status) and can add an EV switch...

[Sleeper]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bill Merchant @ Jun 22 2007, 09:35 AM) [snapback]466242[/snapback]</div>

About 131 000 Kr to 173 000 Kr before a 15 000 Kr discount... I'll live with the bladder (and AT-PZEV status) and can add an EV switch...
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Exchange rates do not give the full story. Global and domestic economics work in mysterious ways...


But all cars should be cheaper in Norway, especially the Prius.

[znabel]

Just heard from my Priusdealer in Denmark. Mapupdates can be ordered here: http://www.toyota-mapupdates.eu/. New DVD's are released once a year. There is no speed-camera, speedlimits or other stuff. Just have to keep to the limit i guess :-)

Good ting to do if you're getting a Prius in Norway is to buy it from Denmark. I saved about NOK 40 000 (USD 6500) compared to the deal i got from my closest Toyota dealer in Norway. The only difference is that you have to pay customs and taxes yourself when the car arrives, and you have to go to the harbour (instead of the cardealer) to pick it up.

I think that the extra paperwork (aobut 4 hours) is worth NOK 40 000