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  1. USMC_reyes2007

    USMC_reyes2007 New Member

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    Well as the title says I am the owner of an 2010 Toyota Prius II, Blizzard white. Well as of June of this year I had my 2008 Jeep Wrangler on 35's with stock 3.73 gears. I got about 10 MPG, I traded that in when my divorce started in July for a 2006 Audi A4 2.0T. The MPGs were better but not what I wanted. So after tons of figuring out what I needed compared to what I wanted I got my Prius.

    Well I am very impressed by it. Now mind you I am a United States Marine and I am an instructor as well so you can just imagine the crap that I get from my peers. I love it and it is a blast to drive. The only thing that I want on it is tinted windows.


    Semper Fi
    Sgt Reyes
     
    #1 USMC_reyes2007, Dec 21, 2009
  2. jdcollins5

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    :welcome:

    You will love your car. I live on the east coast and have the tinted windows. I would not be close to the coast without the tinted ones.
     
    #2 jdcollins5, Dec 21, 2009
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    Welcome and Hooah. Enjoy the ride!
     
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    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Welcome. And Grats.

    Just remember if someone is a lower rank, just make them do push-ups or other vigorous work-out until they see your point of view. :p

    If someone is of same or greater rank, take them for a drive. And mention some details about the performance and mpg. They could come to appreciate the car.

    On a side note, Thank you for serving our Country.
     
    #5 eaglesight333, Dec 21, 2009
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  6. bighouse

    bighouse Active Member

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    Thanks for your service to our country. I'm also enjoying my new Blizzard White ride and glad to know it isn't a sissy color like some have suggested lol.
     
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  8. USMC_reyes2007

    USMC_reyes2007 New Member

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    Thanks you guys for the warm welcome. I am enjoying the hell out of it. I just drove to Vegas from North County San Diego and it was not at all the cost of what it used to be on gas. No need to thank me for serving our country I signed up to do what I love. Thank you guys for being such supportive members of our great nation.
     
    #8 USMC_reyes2007, Dec 21, 2009
  9. GreenGuy33

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    Wow, 40 grand!!! Good for you!

    My daughter asked me what car I would get if I hit the lottery, I said a loaded Prius. She laughed, but I was serious.
     
    #9 GreenGuy33, Dec 21, 2009
  10. USMC_reyes2007

    USMC_reyes2007 New Member

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    Wow 40 Grand.... Damn
     
    #10 USMC_reyes2007, Dec 21, 2009
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    :welcome: Congratulations on the new Prius. Keep up the good work in the USMC you guys are great! :)
     
    #11 tumbleweed, Dec 22, 2009
  12. USMC_reyes2007

    USMC_reyes2007 New Member

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    Thanks guys, nothing like a prius with a combat action ribbon and a Combat V on the back...... LOL
     
    #12 USMC_reyes2007, Dec 22, 2009
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    Yes, a hearty welcome

    :welcome:

    and remember . . . the D.I.'s need to be nice


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    'because no one wants to see a major malfunction
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  14. USMC_reyes2007

    USMC_reyes2007 New Member

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    I am putting in my Drill Instructor package in sometime in January. There is no such thing as a Nice Drill Instructor LOL
     
    #14 USMC_reyes2007, Dec 23, 2009
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    That's what my dad says regarding D.I.'s . . . he's in his late 80's & did basic at pendleton. His mom had to sign permission to let him join at 17 years of age. They sent him to iwo jima for which he atributes 40 years of alchoholism ... and fearing death. But he's been sober now for over 2 decades. Sheesh ... what a way to spend your teens, and a good reason to hope & prey for no more wars. Carry on.

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    #15 hill, Dec 23, 2009
  16. USMC_reyes2007

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    Yeah everyone still calls them D.I's. There is a lot to deal with when you come back. I hit the bottle pretty hard when I came back from Afghanistan last November and tried to get over it like that. Needless to say I got over it with some therapy and now have the drinking under control. I could not let them get the best of me.
     
    #16 USMC_reyes2007, Dec 23, 2009
  17. USMC_reyes2007

    USMC_reyes2007 New Member

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    A few pics of my new car

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    #17 USMC_reyes2007, Dec 23, 2009
  18. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Except maybe a Prius with a "Farm Bureau Member" sticker on the back. lol
     
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  19. USMC_reyes2007

    USMC_reyes2007 New Member

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    #19 USMC_reyes2007, Dec 23, 2009
  20. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    Good job on the lighting man. What did you take these with? the other pics have bokeh like an f1.8
     
    #20 a_gray_prius, Dec 25, 2009
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