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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Drizzt, Apr 7, 2011.

  1. Drizzt

    Drizzt New Member

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    I have decided to buy a Prius. I will have it next week.
    I used to drive an automatic car which is rare here in France and I enjoy it.
    I've tested a Prius and have been fascinated by this car. Ride by wire, smoothness of transmission etc... Everything looks perfect.
    I also enjoy reading Priuschat that is always interesting.
    So... see you soon.

    Bye
     
  2. Mark57

    Mark57 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

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    Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you'll enjoy your new Prius once you have it.
     
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  3. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    oo la la. bonjour, prius is bon car oui?
     
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  4. mikewithaprius

    mikewithaprius New Member

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    Bienvenue sur le forum, drizzt ! Plein de choses à apprendre ici, tu vas t'y plaire.
     
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  5. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    Welcome aboard!
     
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  6. RICKKONK

    RICKKONK Junior Member

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    Welecome. I have had mine for almost 3 weeks. The weather turned warmer yesterday and my MPG went up to 63.5 on my 75 mile ride home. I hope it keeps up.
     
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  7. danielarichman

    danielarichman Junior Member

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    Je suis entièrement d'adorer mon Prius 2011 5 (noir), avec le paquet de navigation. Moins 1.500 miles, il n'a pas de hochets. Il est très agréable à conduire et une merveille d'ingénierie. J'apprécie chaque fois que je regarde même pas elle. J'espère que vous avez une expérience merveilleuse avec le vôtre!

    (Blame any substandard French on Google!)
     
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  8. Eoin

    Eoin Active Member

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    Do I like my two Priuses?

    Je ne regret rien.
     
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  9. twittel

    twittel Senior Member

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    Hey Drizz, welcome to PriusChat and what a great car choice. Hope you love your Prius as much as I do. Send some pics when you get your car.
     
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  10. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Welcome to Prius Chat, Mr. Do'Urden :)
     
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  11. Drizzt

    Drizzt New Member

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    Many thanks to all for your welcome messages.
    Now, see you soon.
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  12. dustoff003

    dustoff003 Blizzard Brigade #003

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    Aloha and Welcome to PC congratulations on purchasing your Prius. Enjoy.

    Aloha,

    ED
     
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  13. Drizzt

    Drizzt New Member

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    I finally have got my Prius. It was on the 12th of April. Two funny moments happened on that occasion.

    First, after the seller told us the "how to" of the Prius I asked him how to close and lock the car. He, then, shows us the tip for closing but... I asked:"It's closed now?" He says "Yes". I took the handle and was surprised to see the door opening and the seller was surprised too. We tried twice, three times the tip. No, the car seemed opened. The seller said then there was something wrong with the car :(. We made some steps to the shop and suddenly the seller told us: "Oh ok I've understood, you can open the car cause I've the keys near you".:D

    So, now we leave the shop in our Prius. I stop not far and want to shut off engine and close the car. Okay, so we come in now, I push the "Power button", brrrr, messages and beeep saying P was not depressed. Ahem... I tried twice, three times, same, car won't go :( I took the simplified manual and applied the brake and Power came :)

    What a Day :D
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    I apologize for my limited english, I hope you understand though ;)
     
  14. billnchristy

    billnchristy Active Member

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    On the rental we had I did the same thing so many times (with the brake and starting).
     
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  15. GSW

    GSW PRIUS POWER

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    No apology necessary. You are doing pretty good for driving it the first time. It would be a very good idea to sit down, have a cup of coffee and read some of the basic information about the car. I'm so curious when I buy a new car I have to read the manual. Happy driving! :)
     
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  16. Drizzt

    Drizzt New Member

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    Thank you for your "Happy driving". :)
    I've indeed read the 588 pages manual :cool: quickly in the night. I also like reading technical manuals. :D
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