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

Happy Birthday to me... New Prius Friday!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by jchbfj, Apr 29, 2010.

  1. jchbfj

    jchbfj New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2010
    2
    0
    0
    Location:
    Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Yes it just so happens that I'll be taking delivery of my new 2010 Prius on my birthday, tomorrow! :)

    It's the Canadian Premium package, in silver.

    I wanted leather seats, and they didn't have one at the dealership, so I arranged through the dealership to have a local upholsterer to swap out the fabric for heated leather seats. I checked in on it the other day while he was working on it and it looked freaking amazing. Better than factory leather, by far, and at the same cost. Will post pics as soon as I can.

    I'm trading in my 2007 FJ Cruiser, which was the first new vehicle I ever bought. So going to be about the most extreme change possible, short of trading in a Mack truck. Expecting to save $200/mo on gas and $200/mo on car payments, and possibly some on insurance.

    Anyway, this looks like a fantastic forum, and I've been reading through threads for a few days. Very knowledgeable people in here.

    Just a couple mods I want to do:
    - swap out XM module for Sirius
    - wire in my amp & subwoofer

    Heading to bed now to make tomorrow come faster. :)
     
    #1 jchbfj, Apr 29, 2010
  2. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2009
    7,543
    1,558
    0
    Location:
    Alaska
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    What a birthday gift! Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!
     
    #2 spiderman, Apr 29, 2010
  3. scottcocoabeach

    scottcocoabeach Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2010
    15
    1
    0
    Location:
    Cocoa Beach, FL
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    Happy Birthday! Congratulations. I just got my first Prius last week and am loving it. Sounds like yours is going to be really nice.
     
    #3 scottcocoabeach, Apr 29, 2010
  4. gilahiker

    gilahiker New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 16, 2006
    186
    2
    0
    Location:
    New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    IV
    Happy Birthday and congratulations!
     
    #4 gilahiker, Apr 29, 2010
  5. Tonic

    Tonic New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 2, 2009
    142
    3
    0
    Location:
    Montreal
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    Congrat to another Canadian buyer! Im still thinking about getting one also or a new Sonata 2011....
     
    #5 Tonic, Apr 30, 2010
  6. vday

    vday Member

    Joined:
    Feb 19, 2010
    312
    21
    0
    Location:
    Israel
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Happy B-day
    Welcome to the club
    I planned mine for my 50th but got it a few months early
    In any case I am now past my b-day and enjoying the car
    I've driven 4800 klm 3000 miles and still learn new things.
    Great car
    :):)
     
    #6 vday, Apr 30, 2010
  7. dmvp

    dmvp Member

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2009
    364
    54
    9
    Location:
    Outskirts of Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    IV
    That's got to be the BEST present ever!!! It's MY birthday today too, so happy birthday to us!!! :)

    My Gen III is approaching it's one year anniversary. I'll probably hit 10,000 miles before that date in June. I'm still loving it!!!!!!
     
    #7 dmvp, Apr 30, 2010
  8. paulieprius

    paulieprius New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2010
    22
    0
    0
    Location:
    new york
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    AWESOME present. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ENJOY...
     
    #8 paulieprius, Apr 30, 2010
  9. toyolover

    toyolover Member

    Joined:
    Oct 29, 2009
    441
    67
    0
    Location:
    toronto, canada
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Happy birthday. Did you spend the "Birth night" sleeping in your car? Remember to post some pictures of your leather seats. We'd love to share your joy.
     
    #9 toyolover, May 1, 2010
  10. Rebound

    Rebound Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    3,961
    2,609
    0
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    Happy Birthday! Please let us know about the seats when they're done. Let us know the brand, and, if you can, go to the Toyota dealership and compare them with the leather seats in a new Prius, and let us know.

    Have a blast with the car!!!
     
    #10 Rebound, May 2, 2010
  11. Kennewick Man

    Kennewick Man Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 25, 2010
    42
    4
    0
    Location:
    Kennewick,Wa.
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    III
    How OLD are you today................. Have FUN..........
     
    #11 Kennewick Man, May 2, 2010
  12. jcgee88

    jcgee88 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2010
    181
    23
    0
    Location:
    Maryland Heights, MO
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Happy birthday and congratulations!

    With regard to swapping out XM for Sirius...
    is that necessary? Sirius bought XM a couple
    years ago, so the programming is/can be the
    same. In other words, you're supposed to
    be able to get a Sirius package delivered over
    XM.
     
    #12 jcgee88, May 2, 2010
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)