just bought a car.

i think you all can guess what it is. i bought it on ebaymotors, so only the deposit is paid, i'm not counting my chickens before they hatch and i'll post more about it when i drive it home.:rockon:

 

aaaaaand it's home! 54.6 MPG over a 48 mile trip. awesome.


new pictures tomorrow when it's light out, for now:
eBay Motors: Toyota : Prius (item 250378739061 end time Feb-24-09 15:13:13 PST)

 

unfortunately i still have to pay 6% tax, so tack on another 1000 dollars or so, but i think istill got a pretty smokin deal for a fully loaded 07 with that low milage.

 

it was his wife (i guess saying it's his sister is a selling technique, where if the buyer wants to barter with him he can act like he's calling his sister and then say she said no? anyway...) but they have a 3 year old and another on the way.

i have no idea why having a second kid means they need a bigger car but i wasn't about to try and convince them to keep it.:rockon:





edit: there should be a way to lock yourself out of the accessory shop. i havent had the car for a day yet and already i want to order a hitch, EV button, and the MFD hood. must....let....wallet.....recover.....

 

forgot to add... when i piccked up the car, i drove about a half mile and noticed that the last pip was flashing. recalling all the horror stories i'd heard i instantly tried to teach myself the pulse and glide as well as tried my best to coast to stops/ pull away extremely gradually. made it to the gas station, and for the drive home (46 of the 48 miles, the gas station was closer than i thought so i really didn't have to worry) i drove home with the nav screen on. I wonder if i have the consumption screen up i'll do better or worse than if i'm just driving without really thinking about mpg.