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Buying my first Prius.

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by ecoprius, Nov 20, 2011.

  1. ecoprius

    ecoprius Junior Member

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    I found this forum a few years ago when I was considering getting a used Prius because a mechanic said my car was toast (burning oil). I decided after reading the fourm I would push my car a bit longer so I could wait and get a new Prius.

    I got a few more years out of my car (Saturn,1995, SC2...~212,000miles). My much loved Saturn has only one more trip left to the dealership for the trade.

    I have picked the 2011, 4, with Solar Moon Roof pckg, Blue Ribbon Metalic.

    I kinda wish I could have held out for the 2012 new sound system, but my car is done, so nows the time.
     
    #1 ecoprius, Nov 20, 2011
  2. trishyco

    trishyco New Member

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    Hi and WELCOME! Don't worry...I would have loved to hold out for the 2012 too but when the car is toast you gotta make a move. A person could drive themselves crazy waiting for the improved newer model. I'm a iPhone owner so you'd think I'd be used to it!
     
    #2 trishyco, Nov 20, 2011
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  3. car compulsive

    car compulsive Active Member

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    You had one of the last of the good Saturns and gave it a long life. Well done.
     
    #3 car compulsive, Nov 20, 2011
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  4. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Good job holding onto the Saturn for so long. You'll love the new car. I'm going to try and hold onto my Prius till at least 200k. I just passed 150k last week.
     
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  5. ecoprius

    ecoprius Junior Member

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    Thanks, I'm sad to see it go. My husband thinks Im crazy to get attached to the car. I drive 500 mi/wk so I can't wait to see the gas savings. I wish I could have by-passed some of the expensive options on the Prius, but I just could not help myself.:)
     
    #5 ecoprius, Nov 20, 2011
  6. car compulsive

    car compulsive Active Member

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    If you keep this car another 16 years and 200+K miles, the added cost of those options will be minimal in the larger picture.
     
    #6 car compulsive, Nov 20, 2011
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