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Looking for info before I buy GenII

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by ocb, Feb 16, 2011.

  1. ocb

    ocb Junior Member

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    I've been looking through the forum, but I thought I'd just dive in and ask what I wanted to know:

    1. Is it possible to get the 07 or 08 European brochures anywhere?
    I've searched, but no luck so far.

    2. What are the configurations of the base 07/08 models and what are considered the best options?
    To be clear, I currently live in Belgium - and it's not really obvious to me what was "standard" and what came as options.

    For instance, the rear-view camera and/or reversing sensors - standard or options? The only thing I see that I really want as an option is the Navigation.

    That's it really. I've never driven a Prius (looks fun tho), but I need a 2nd car by mid-May and given I only drive 28km per day in stop/start traffic (avg 18km/h!) I've had enough with constant clutch/break driving - not to mention I'll be buying this on my company so the tax incentive does wonders for my motivation!

    I don't want to go for a new Prius as I reckon that I'll buy one of the new breed of Hybrids in about 18 months (e.g Peugeot 3008 or Opel Ampera if they get realistic with the price).

    Thx all!
     
    #1 ocb, Feb 16, 2011
  2. twittel

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  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Unfortunately, we don't keep brochures for other countries in our database. Your best bet is hope that some of the European owners on PriusChat can help you out and maybe point you to a source. Aside from the UK, I think most of western Europe has similar specs on the Prius with a few country-specific changes.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Feb 16, 2011
  4. ocb

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    Should I ask in the main GenII forum to see if anyone has the brochure then?
    I don't want to stomp all over board etiquette...
     
    #4 ocb, Feb 17, 2011
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    I can move this to the Gen II forum if you want. Lemme know.
     
    #5 Tideland Prius, Feb 19, 2011
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