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Worlds newest Prius owner!!!!!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Craigmri, Sep 18, 2010.

  1. Craigmri

    Craigmri New Member

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    Its ours!!!!!! :rockon:

    Last night we picked up our new 2010 Prius III with Solar option.

    Barcelona Red
    Bisque Interior

    The dealer came through for us getting us the exact level and color combo we wanted. Initially, the only one in Florida was 150 miles away. It was going to have to be driven across the state unless I wanted to pay for it to be flat bedded. It was a very good deal and no one in the state could touch it so I decided to move forward with the deal. Three days ago I got word from the dealer that they found another one at port and it was going to be trucked in with their normal shipment of cars....Wahooo!:cheer2:

    Last night I arrive at dealer and immediately identify our car on the side of the dealership and I begin to inspect it with a fine tooth comb(where did that figure of speech come from anyway?). Not only is the car flawless, I immediately notice this car has the Goodyear tires which I was hoping it would as I think they are the best of the three tire models applied by Toyota. Next I open the driver door to see the build plate in the jam and see this car was built in Aug 2010!!!!!! How the heck did they build it, ship it halfway around the world and get it to me in a month???????? Impressive!!!!!! A fresh Prius with 3 miles! How cool is that?!?!?!:peace:

    After a thorough inspection(car appears flawless), a quick test drive we returned to dealer. it took about an hour to close on it then we were headed home with our new car.....Our first Hybrid and first new Toyota.

    I drove it out of the city and half way home before I pulled over to allow my 16 year old son(with learners permit) to finish the drive to the house. I'll never forget when my dad and I brought home our 1978 Ford Country squire station wagon back when I was a boy. To this day I can still remember what the interior of that car smelt like(over 30 years). I hope Cody always remembers the day he drove home our new Prius.

    I've been driving new Hyundais for 20 years and while they have improved quality exponentially over the years, the quality of the Toyota Prius is spectacular and hard to beat!

    Thanks to everyone on this forum for offering advice, incite and friendly communication. I look forward to many years of sharing the Prius experience with you peeps.

    Craig
    Worlds newest Prius owner
     

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  2. VSUIRP

    VSUIRP Junior Member

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    Craig, you got it at Stadium Toyota correct? - I got mine there, they are pretty good at making the deal you want. Congrats and good luck.
     
  3. jr02ray

    jr02ray New Member

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    Looks great. Can't wait till I get mine!
     
  4. Paul58

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    Congratulations! Awesome looking Prius and w/Goodyears! It was obviously meant to be! Still looking forward to that beer!
     
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  5. Craigmri

    Craigmri New Member

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    VS, Your good! yep Stadium Toyota. I didnt get the Game from them....They gave me one price...Their best and we were done.....I left after they gave their price and spent a week trying to beat it and NO ONE even came close.

    Paul, Special thanks to you my friend. I have no doubt without your recommendations regarding Truecar.com and using Carmax as a negotiating tool that I would have paid more....possibly ALOT more. I promise the next trip through Atlanta I will thank you by buying you a beer!!!! Darn I wish you were my neighbor!!! ;-)

    Craig

     
  6. Craigmri

    Craigmri New Member

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    Ray, your day will be here soon! Keep us posted!

    Craig
     
  7. twittel

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    Congrats and happy motoring with your new Prius. IMO the barcelona red is the PERFECT color based upon the Prius' design. The color creates a richness with a sporty perception. I know because I drive a barcelona Prius.

    Watch out for front end nicks and bug splats.

    tom
     
  8. Craigmri

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    Tom,

    Red ones also get 10 eyeball MPG better than any other color.:rofl:

    Craig

     
  9. The Electric Me

    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

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    Yes congrats and keep us posted.

    I'd be interested in your observations and impressions as a new owner who is a not only a first time Hybrid Prius owner but also is coming from a long time loyalty and experience with Hyundai.

    I probably hang around this site way too much.

    I've now witnessed threads of someone going from Hyundai to Prius and a few months back commented on a thread of someone trading in their Prius for a Hyundai. Well it's something about the universe and how it's all connected....
     
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    You sound jazzed! Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!
     
  11. Airbalancer

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    Barcelona Red is for people with small -------- :D

    Blizzard White isthe :cool:est
     
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    Congrats--enjoy.
     
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    [To this day I can still remember what the interior of that car smelt like(over 30 years). I hope Cody always remembers the day he drove home our new Prius.
    Not sure if your son will remember the smell but I am sure he and you will always remember the his first drive in a new car with his DAD...:rockon:
    Good luck and enjoy as life goes really fast.....
     
  14. Craigmri

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    Thanks Alex!! You are sooo right about it "Going Fast".

    Craig

     
  15. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Hey......another vote for a Blizzard Pearl....coming my way in April 2011. of course I also looked into the possibility of a Barcelona Red....Black....Sand....Blue..etc
     
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    Congrats! I believe you just bought the best 4 door hatch on the market.
     
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    Airbalancer,

    Hey, I do have small...nevermind that. Barcelona Red is for the cool people; Blizzard White is for wanna-be's. Actually, white may be in the top 3 most popular car colors world-wide!

    Happy Motoring!

    tom
     
  19. pikesfish

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    CONGRATULATIONS to you and welcome to the Prius Family. Every transaction should be so smooth....I am sure your son will remember driving home the family's first Toyota Prius. :)
     
  20. jr02ray

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    It's here in White Pearl.

    Very pleased so far...Should have got one ages ago!