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  1. Silver NY P3

    Silver NY P3 Junior Member

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    Hey everyone! I anticipate picking up my 2011 Prius 3 with nav and remote start Monday. I'm so excited. I'm coming out of a 2009 jeep grand cherokee that was costing me $75. Every 4 days in fuel. I loved my jeep but not worth the expense. So far I plan to just tint the windows a little and go with that. Can anyone give me a few tips and pointers? I look forward to making some new friends here and learning a lot about my New car.
     
    #1 Silver NY P3, Apr 23, 2011
  2. FLteacher

    FLteacher Junior Member

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    Welcome and congratulations! Is the remote start a dealer option? My windows are tinted and I find that it makes a big difference in the Florida heat. I was lucky to get it free when the dealer was a day late in the delivery of my car. They did it to keep me happy.
     
    #2 FLteacher, Apr 23, 2011
  3. Paradox

    Paradox Prius Enthusiast / Moderator
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    #3 Paradox, Apr 23, 2011
  4. Silver NY P3

    Silver NY P3 Junior Member

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    Thanks folks. Yeah it came factory with remote start. I think it was $600 more for it but I think I'm gonna go chose Prius without it if it's $350. at the Prius chat shop. Thanks for the tip!
     
    #4 Silver NY P3, Apr 23, 2011
  5. JGC61

    JGC61 Active Member

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    Congrats and welcome aboard.:welcome:
     
    #5 JGC61, Apr 23, 2011
  6. Silver NY P3

    Silver NY P3 Junior Member

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    Thanks bud! I'm kinda amped about it. LOL

    Is there a NY Tri state or Long Island group?
     
    #6 Silver NY P3, Apr 23, 2011
  7. liskipper

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    Welcome. I installed a sunroof, wood trim, side protection strip and weather-tech mats. Here are a few pictures:
    PriusChat Forums - liskipper's Album: 2010 Type V Mods

    And yes, there is a Long Island group, but it is apparently not very active: PriusChat Forums - Long Island Prius Owners Group, Org

    Good luck. What delaer did you get it from?
     
    #7 liskipper, Apr 23, 2011
  8. jstraw20

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    Welcome aboard! I'm from Long Island too and have been enjoyed the benefits of both the car and these boards for about a year now. Just wade your way through all major threads and your mileage will be through the roof before you know it. [​IMG]
     
    #8 jstraw20, Apr 23, 2011
  9. twittel

    twittel Senior Member

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    Hope you love your new Prius and welcome to PriusChat. Search the threads for loads of tips, tricks and advice. Get ready to enjoy the high MPGs, technology and low-emissions.

    :welcome:
     
    #9 twittel, Apr 23, 2011
  10. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Welcome. Don't forget to get a Clean Pass to drive in LIE HOV lane with just the driver. I cannot assume this is a common knowledge because I see Prii in the regular lane without the Clean Pass sticker.
     
    #10 usbseawolf2000, Apr 24, 2011
  11. Silver NY P3

    Silver NY P3 Junior Member

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    LOL yeah I looked into the clean pass. I have to wait forrest registration to come in the mail before I call it says.
     
    #11 Silver NY P3, Apr 24, 2011
  12. Silver NY P3

    Silver NY P3 Junior Member

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    Got it from sunrise toyota in Oakdale. I wasn't crazy about huntingtons showroom and the sales manager at smithtown pissed me off. I'm trading in an 09 jeep grand Cherokee limited with a 3.7 v6 motor. He told me my truck was a larado modded out. I told him IDK where he got his info from but that year the v6 was an option for a motor. He said no it's a larado and I was left there trying to prove it's a limited. Like I would really do $8k in mods to make it a limited. New seats, floor liner, dash, painted front lower bumper, door and window trim, rain sensor wipers, etc. He had nothing to stand on then he ran the vin and found out it was a limited.
     
    #12 Silver NY P3, Apr 24, 2011
  13. pakitt

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    :welcome:
    Welcome to PC and congrats on your new Prius!
    There are a lot of information here on PC and scan through the several threads. Don't freak out at the beginning if the fuel consumption will not be what you expect.
    To answer several questions about the Prius in general and fuel consumption, you might want to read these 2 articles I wrote a while ago that PC users reviewed:
    Overall Prius review
    Tips for fuel consumption improvement
     
    #13 pakitt, Apr 24, 2011
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    Yes there is a L I Chapter although it is not very active.
     
    #14 JGC61, Apr 24, 2011
  15. Silver NY P3

    Silver NY P3 Junior Member

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    How do you like the sunroof? I'm going to be looking to get one installed also. Any issues with leaking or wind noise? Also who installed it and howmmuch was it if you don't mind me asking.
     
    #15 Silver NY P3, Apr 24, 2011
  16. Paradox

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    A coworker works with me in Brooklyn but lives out in LI. He bought his prius out there about 7 months ago but I do not know which dealership. He got a Prius III with dealer installed aftermarket sunroof, leather and heated seats. He was nervous at first, but to this day has had no complaints with any of the three.
     
    #16 Paradox, Apr 24, 2011
  17. Silver NY P3

    Silver NY P3 Junior Member

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    I need that. I'd like a more pano roof but I'll take what I can get without taking out a mortgage for it. LOL
     
    #17 Silver NY P3, Apr 24, 2011
  18. Silver NY P3

    Silver NY P3 Junior Member

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    Picked her up last night. Love it!!!
     
    #18 Silver NY P3, Apr 28, 2011
  19. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    How much did it come out after tax and everything?
     
    #19 usbseawolf2000, Apr 28, 2011
  20. twittel

    twittel Senior Member

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    Best wishes with your new Prius. Looks like you will be busy checking out all the technology, high MPGs and low emissions.
     
    #20 twittel, Apr 28, 2011
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