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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by John75, May 2, 2015.

  1. John75

    John75 Junior Member

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    Had a ton of cars, and I've been a moderator over on VWVortex for the last.... 14 years?

    Had a 2012 Chevy Volt on a 2 year lease and it was great - only put gas in it.... 7 or 8 times in 18k miles? Liked it a lot, but back seat didn't fit a car seat well.

    Picked up our first Prius today - a 'five' in Blizzard Pearl.

    Have only put a few miles on it so far, but it seems nice! Eager to learn more about it from everyone here....

    Mandatory pic:

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    (can't post a link to more since I'm new)
     
    #1 John75, May 2, 2015
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  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome!(y)
     
    #2 bisco, May 2, 2015
  3. mg555

    mg555 Junior Member

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    Welcome and enjoy the new ride! :)
     
    #3 mg555, May 3, 2015
  4. Xterra72

    Xterra72 Senior Member

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    Enjoy! Do not enter the Gen III Prius Mod thread. You've been warned. It will empty out your piggy bank.:D

    Guaranteed! !!!(y)
     
    #4 Xterra72, May 3, 2015
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  5. Bill the Engineer

    Bill the Engineer Senior Member

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    Welcome!

    Bill the Engineer
     
    #5 Bill the Engineer, May 3, 2015
  6. jdcollins5

    jdcollins5 Senior Member

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    Welcome and congrats! After the Volt it will be interesting to hear your opinion of the Prius.
     
    #6 jdcollins5, May 3, 2015
  7. John75

    John75 Junior Member

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    Here's a few pics of my old toy:

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    Been almost a year since I had to turn it in, excited to be back in something new and different.

    When you see my latest ride's mpg, you'll know one of the big draws to the Prius:

    [​IMG]
     
    #7 John75, May 3, 2015
  8. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!
     
    #8 spiderman, May 3, 2015
  9. wjtracy

    wjtracy Senior Member

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    OK good to get the Volt traders instead of the other way around. Historically Prius def a better fam car but the Volt2 is out in a couple months maybe better. But if like us you need that bigger rear space for stroller etc.
    Welcome.
     
    #9 wjtracy, May 3, 2015
  10. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Welcome! Our Canadian Touring model is similar, love the rims, and the steering has a more solid feel than the models with 15", I think. Maybe someone can shed more light.

    The LED headlights are very nice too.
     
    #10 Mendel Leisk, May 3, 2015
  11. hill

    hill High Fiber Member

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    Welcome! Hope you won't be cursed by the Volkswagen board-people for being over here.
    ;)
    Yes the 5 is very nice!
    .
     
    #11 hill, May 3, 2015
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