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First Time Prius Buyer

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by ANDERK, Nov 26, 2011.

  1. ANDERK

    ANDERK New Member

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    Just got my 2011 Prius on 10/21. The only thing I can say is I LOVE IT. I am 6 foot 4 and I have no problems fitting in the car. I got it for the high MPG as my main car for back and forth to work. So far the car is running 47.6 MPG.
     
    #1 ANDERK, Nov 26, 2011
  2. ecoprius

    ecoprius Junior Member

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    Welcome, Im also a new owner. The forum is great. My only advice as a new owner is read all the great posts everyone has, there is so much to learn. Have fun driving your new car!
     
    #2 ecoprius, Nov 26, 2011
  3. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    Sweet! Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride.
     
    #3 spiderman, Nov 26, 2011
  4. frodoz737

    frodoz737 Top Wrench

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    You gotta love the mpg. Congrats.
     
    #4 frodoz737, Nov 26, 2011
  5. car78412

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    If you want to stretch your legs, get the seat extenders. I am 6'3" and with the seat extenders I can extend my legs to the peddles. I havn't seen as much leg room since my 78 MGB roadster.
     
    #5 car78412, Nov 26, 2011
  6. ANDERK

    ANDERK New Member

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    I thought about it but what does that do to the rear seat leg room?
     
    #6 ANDERK, Nov 26, 2011
  7. NenaPR51

    NenaPR51 New Member

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    :eek:Oh yeah, it is great during the first 5 years; then all the money I saved in gas I had to use to change the $3 thousand dollar battery! And it went downhill after that: change rack pinion, change catalytic converter, etc etc. I traded my Prius in for another non-hybrid automobile. Hybrid? .... never never again! Good riddance Prius!:mad:
     
    #7 NenaPR51, Nov 26, 2011
  8. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Fortunately the 2005+ Prii are more reliable than the early GenI Prii so you are unlikely to have any major issues despite the rantings of NinaPR51.
     
    #8 F8L, Nov 27, 2011
  9. car78412

    car78412 Member

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    It takes the room from the rear seat behind the driver. If you are always carrying passengers, then don't consider it. If you drive solo most of the time like I do, it makes driving alot more comfortable. When I carry a passenger behind me, I just move the seat up to the original position. :)
     
    #9 car78412, Nov 27, 2011
  10. zenMachine

    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    I call BS.
     
    #10 zenMachine, Nov 27, 2011
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