1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

2013 Toyota Prius Persona Series - Black Cherry Pearl - Photos

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Danny, Oct 25, 2012.

  1. CalvinL

    CalvinL 2013 Prius Persona Black Cherry Pearl

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2006
    79
    10
    16
    Location:
    Long Island, New York
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Congratulations on your purchase Socal13. Yes, this was one of my harder deals from my prior ones. My poor salesman has to work for this deal. But I appreciate him making it work for me. The "softex" faux leather seats sold my wife on the deal. *lol* It is easier to clean than cloth!!! :) I sometimes like to drink coffee in the car and you know, it's a real pain when you spill a little here and there.
    Yes, it feels just like when I first got my 2005 Seaside Blue. One of the few Priuses out there... and now they're like everywhere. But with the new Black Cherry, I get some attention again *hahaha* *lol*
     
    hybridbear likes this.
  2. CalvinL

    CalvinL 2013 Prius Persona Black Cherry Pearl

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2006
    79
    10
    16
    Location:
    Long Island, New York
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Out of curiosity - anyone try sticking a "full size" spare in this model prius yet - even a 15" oem wheel/tire?
     
  3. socal13

    socal13 livin in the foothills...

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2013
    262
    86
    0
    Location:
    Altadena CA
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    Persona
    Here are a few pics of my Black Cherry Persona...
     

    Attached Files:

  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Oct 2, 2004
    44,768
    16,016
    41
    Location:
    Canada
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    Very nice! Congrats!
     
  5. kronos89

    kronos89 CHRRYPRL

    Joined:
    Mar 14, 2013
    105
    11
    0
    Location:
    North New jersey
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    Persona
    I like your car :)
     
    Lirpa63 likes this.
  6. Hoosiermama

    Hoosiermama Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2013
    39
    15
    0
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    Persona
    DH and I bought this car a week ago today. My first Prius (we traded in a Honda Civic Hybrid). We looked at others in the lot and were unsure. None of the colors appealed to me. Then we walked into the showroom and saw this. Wow! It took awhile to negotiate the price to where we wanted it to be (these are a "rare bird", according to the dealership), but we're really happy with it. It drives great, and has tech toys for me to play with.

    So far I'm getting just over 50 mpg in a mix of highway and town driving, and I couldn't be more pleased.
     
    hybridbear and F8L like this.
  7. socal13

    socal13 livin in the foothills...

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2013
    262
    86
    0
    Location:
    Altadena CA
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    Persona
    Congrats! I really like mine too! The color really pops and the interior is good looking, not to mention the 17" wheels. This is my second Prius (2010 III) and I am completely sold on them. I can't see not having a Prius in my garage!
     
  8. CalvinL

    CalvinL 2013 Prius Persona Black Cherry Pearl

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2006
    79
    10
    16
    Location:
    Long Island, New York
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Sweet pics :) Glad to see you showing it off finally :) The first two pics really came out nice (nicer than mine with the snow *lol*)
    Got a shark fin for my car - just waiting on the weather and some time to spare to install it.
     
  9. CalvinL

    CalvinL 2013 Prius Persona Black Cherry Pearl

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2006
    79
    10
    16
    Location:
    Long Island, New York
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Whooo Happy to hear another happy Prius Owner!!!! Yes, I was told it was a "rare bird" too... If you looked at my previous posts - it took awhile to get a decent trade in for my previous 2011 Prius - unlike my Previous 2005 and 2008 Prius trade-ins - this one was a bit more difficult. But well worth it.
     
  10. socal13

    socal13 livin in the foothills...

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2013
    262
    86
    0
    Location:
    Altadena CA
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    Persona
    There are a lot of Prii here in the L.A. area but I still have not seen another black cherry on the road. I do get lots of admiring looks at mine.
     
    Lirpa63 likes this.
  11. EcoPersona

    EcoPersona Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2013
    43
    22
    0
    Location:
    Orlando, Florida
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    Persona
    Just bought mine today!
     
  12. CalvinL

    CalvinL 2013 Prius Persona Black Cherry Pearl

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2006
    79
    10
    16
    Location:
    Long Island, New York
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Another gratz!!! And nice pic! More pics!!! I installed my shark fin yesterday - haven't had a chance to get pics up yet though.
     
  13. EcoPersona

    EcoPersona Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2013
    43
    22
    0
    Location:
    Orlando, Florida
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    Persona
    Thanks! I'm totally loving it. Debating a plus package install and ground effects kit but I can't find it in the Black Cherry Pearl color. Anybody done mods to their persona yet?
     
  14. CalvinL

    CalvinL 2013 Prius Persona Black Cherry Pearl

    Joined:
    Oct 4, 2006
    79
    10
    16
    Location:
    Long Island, New York
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Only mod is the sharkfin which I still have yet to get pics of. Consider that the Persona series already comes with 17" alloys prior to adding the Plus Package - and they are pretty much the same except maybe the color. And I *think* it has some new sound thingy for the electric/low speed driving. It might be cheaper just having your suspension tuned and the sway bar added seperately. Just something to be aware of. I am not sure about the body kit mods, however.

    I am still pondering the idea of replacing the OEM 17"s with my Enkei RPF1 - 16"s from my previous 2011 Prius. Even the Enkei RPF1 - 17"s are still far lighter than the OEM 17"s.
     
  15. Eclipse1701d

    Eclipse1701d Prius Enthusiast

    Joined:
    May 12, 2011
    645
    223
    0
    Location:
    Nature coast, Florida
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    Three Touring
    I purchased mine with the appearence package. Installed a Clear Bra and rear OEM rubber cargo mat. The dealer ordered the TRD springs, anti-sway bar and Homelink Mirror today. Will have them installed at my 5,000 service in three weeks... Can't wait! I absolutely love this car!
     

    Attached Files:

    hybridbear likes this.
  16. Sfcyclist

    Sfcyclist Senior Member

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2012
    1,621
    375
    0
    Location:
    SF, CA
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    Persona
    You'll love the look with Plus springs..

    Interesting aspect with the sway bar upgrade. On the trailing arm, the sway bar is basically stiffener.

    The ride is firmer and less floaty.. but tolerable. Handling def. flatter as well. Mine with Plus springs.

    [​IMG]
     
    Eclipse1701d likes this.
  17. socal13

    socal13 livin in the foothills...

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2013
    262
    86
    0
    Location:
    Altadena CA
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    Persona
     
  18. iGo13.1

    iGo13.1 New Member

    Joined:
    May 16, 2013
    10
    6
    0
    Location:
    SF Bay Area
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    Persona
    Just got my Blizzard Pearl today, woot! Will be doing tint, shark fin antenna, and all weather mats soon.
     
  19. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2006
    19,011
    4,080
    50
    Location:
    Grass Valley, CA.
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    Depending on the type of driving you do the weight reduction from the Enkeis might not help if they stick out much further than the OE wheels and are much less aerodynamic. At low speed stop and go driving it could help though. Assuming you get a very LRR 16" tire. :)
     
  20. socal13

    socal13 livin in the foothills...

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2013
    262
    86
    0
    Location:
    Altadena CA
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius
    Model:
    Persona