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Jealous Neighbor

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  1. Bob Wible

    Bob Wible New Member

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    I picked up my Prius last Wednsday, package 2 black, I had to wait 3 weeks for it but the wait was worth it. I traded in my 18 mpg Jeep Grand Cherokee, I loved the Jeep but hated the gas milage since I have a 60 mile round trip commute. The best part, my nieghbor just bought a Jag, and he was jealous of my Prius.

    Glad I found this forum, I have already found the answer to several questions ie hybrid battery drain in heavy traffic. The purple bars concerned me, but now I understand that the ICE will kick in and keep it charged.

    I am getting 50+ mpg ...
     
    #1 Bob Wible, Jun 7, 2008
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    Congrats and welcome to PC. You will save lots of $$$$$$$$ with this car on your commute. Pictures are welcome too!
     
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  3. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    :welcome: Welcome to PriusChat, Bob!
    PriusChat is a font of information and most members are very helpful. When you start to mod your new baby, take a look in the Prius Shop (third link from the left up top) for some great deals that also support the site.

    If you want to make your neighbor REALLY jealous, give him a ride...
     
    #3 Bill Merchant, Jun 7, 2008
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    Prius Chat has saved me hundreds of dollars, and with my MFD dying today (on my 2004 with the bad MFD design) I found info here that will save me thousands. The information I've found here is worth it's weight in gold.
     
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    Congratulations! I know what you mean about gas mileage since I'm driving my 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee until my Prius arrives.
     
    #5 lfwintx, Jun 7, 2008
  6. Jiipa

    Jiipa MGySgt USMC (Ret)

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    Congrats and welcome to PC. If your neighbor is real nice, I MIGHT be persuded to trade him my '08 Spectra Blue for his Jag.
     
    #6 Jiipa, Jun 7, 2008
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    4G63 I quit boosting

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    3 weeks?? thats a really short wait! congrat on ur new ride.
     
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    Godiva AmeriKan Citizen

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    LOL! He could have bought a Prius and had change to spare.
     
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  9. freshmtt

    freshmtt Dachshund Addict

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    LOL,, yeah, he would have had lots more than just change to spare,,,
     
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    LOL. Unless you are suggesting the neighbor watch the fuel consumption gauge, I don't think that's going to happen.
     
    #10 GatorJZ, Jun 8, 2008
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    blazer_5154 Heh, you said "member"

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    Hey Bob, I'm just north of you in Clinton, look for me in the Magnetic Gray with save the bay tags (not that there aren't a thousand or so of those).
     
    #11 blazer_5154, Jun 8, 2008
  12. PriusSport

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    I hope you didn't have to pay the dealer to take your Cherokee. I traded my Liberty a year ago--when it had some value.
     
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  13. Bob Wible

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    I know what you mean, the salesman went to great lengths to show me how worthless my SUV was retail. Still I got 4000 for my 2004 Grand Cherokee and managed to save a dibble of my pride.
     
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  14. Bob Wible

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    Cool, What dealer ship did ou get yours at? I got mine at the Waldorf Toyaota. I will keep an eye out for ya, mine is black, still with temp tags.
     
    #14 Bob Wible, Jun 9, 2008
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    blazer_5154 Heh, you said "member"

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    Same dealership, this was our second purchase from them and they were extremely courteous and helpful with both purchases (not too knowledgeable about the Prius though). One word of warning though, they will overfill your oil if you have them change it. I'll keep an eye out for you around Waldorf as we are out there all the time, especially around Home Depot and Sams.
     
    #15 blazer_5154, Jun 9, 2008
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    Bill,
    I think you welcome every single person on this site. haha.
    You rock!
    Welcome Bob!
     
    #16 BIGGDOGG, Jun 9, 2008
  17. ravenmaniac

    ravenmaniac Senior Executive VP of Nothing

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    Ouch....$4000 for a $35k SUV. :eek: That really hurts! Where do you commute. I'm on 270 & 495 everyday. I might happen to see ya. Welcome to PC and give a wave (or holler :horn:)if you see me. A black Prius today is definitely gonna be HOT!!! Three weeks is a pretty short wait....WOW!
     
    #17 ravenmaniac, Jun 9, 2008
  18. freshmtt

    freshmtt Dachshund Addict

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    HOLY CRAP,, they only gave you 4 grand :eek::eek:
    I traded in my 2005 Saturn VUE 4cyl SUV and got 9 grand for it, and it is only retailing for for 13 grand used
     
    #18 freshmtt, Jun 9, 2008
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    i cannot believe people only get that much for a SUV. very sad.
    could you get more making a private sale?
     
    #19 fcc, Jun 9, 2008
  20. amm0bob

    amm0bob Permanently Junior...

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    My neighbors came over too... I don't think they are jealous...
     
    #20 amm0bob, Jun 9, 2008
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