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New Prius Owner

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Ffejrobins30, May 22, 2011.

  1. Ffejrobins30

    Ffejrobins30 New Member

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    Just thought I'd inrtoduce myself here. My name is Jeff and my Wife and I are proud new owners of a 2011 Barcelona Red Prius III. I am a former Toyota Dealer employee with Hybrid Certification, currently working at a private shop in Santa Clarita, CA.

    We are only about 1/2 way through our first tank of gas and averaging about 43 MPG (according to the on-board computer). We are excited to double our current milage with this vehicle. Since we carpool to work, this is by far the right choice. We currently own a 2006 RAV4 4cyl FWD and my spare car was a 1999 Ford Windstar with a 3.8L. We were getting about 24MPG with the RAV and 17 with the Ford. Glad to see that minivan go away!

    I'm looking forward to being an active part of the community here and learning some of the things that Toyota doesn't really teach you. Don't get me wrong, the technical training was great, but they don't teach you much about actually getting good use out of them.

    See you guys in the forums!
     
    #1 Ffejrobins30, May 22, 2011
  2. duffasaurus

    duffasaurus Senior Member

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    Welcome Jeff and enjoy your new Prius! Hope you'll jump in when you read about technical problems that could use your expertise!
     
    #2 duffasaurus, May 22, 2011
  3. JC Prii

    JC Prii New Member

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    Welcome to you and your wife! Hope you are enjoying your new Prius as much as I am!
     
    #3 JC Prii, May 22, 2011
  4. Michgal007

    Michgal007 Senior Member

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    Welcome!!
     
    #4 Michgal007, May 22, 2011
  5. GSW

    GSW PRIUS POWER

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    Jeff, there are plenty of good Toyota pro's on Priuschat and we could always use another. Welcome!
     
    #5 GSW, May 22, 2011
  6. twittel

    twittel Senior Member

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    Congrats on your new Prius and welcometo PriusChat.:welcome: Barcelona Red may be the best color in the lineup :D

    Enjoy the high MPGs, technology and low emissions.
     
    #6 twittel, May 22, 2011
  7. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    Welcome aboard Jeff, enjoy that new ride. Surprised you didn't get one (hybrid) earlier.
     
    #7 spiderman, May 22, 2011
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