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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by tchn4life, Jul 22, 2011.

  1. tchn4life

    tchn4life New Member

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    Hi Y'all
    Hubby bought me a 2010 GenIII, Pkg IV Blizzard White Prius last July for my birthday. What a guy! Two weeks ago on July 4th a F-250 Pickup truck ended up in my lane and hit me head on. My precious Prius is history but I walked (albiet stiffly and with bruises) away. Front and knee airbags deployed, crumple zone crumpled on cue, and the engine dropped down and under. The truck was totaled and the driver airlifted away.
    Yesterday I picked up a 2011 metallic sand GenIII, Pk 3 Prius (all I could find within a 150 mile radius). I couldn't imagine not replacing it. Good gas mileage, overall performance and TOPS for safety! Happy I found this forum to learn and share my enthusiasm for this great vehicle.
     
    #1 tchn4life, Jul 22, 2011
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  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    We are happy you are OK! (I hate to lose a Mississippi Prius, there are so few!)
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Jul 22, 2011
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  3. barcelona11

    barcelona11 New Member

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    I'm glad to hear you're OK. I know what it's like to have a car totaled (head on, other driver) before you were done with it. Sorry to hear about the loss of your Prius, but it sounds like it gave its all! Welcome to PriusChat.
     
    #3 barcelona11, Jul 22, 2011
  4. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    Wow! Glad you walked away and are OK. Got pictures?
     
    #4 spiderman, Jul 22, 2011
  5. GSW

    GSW PRIUS POWER

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    Amazing, head on with a truck (C250?, F250?) and you walk away. Congrats on your new Prius! May you have a long happy and safe relationship with this one.
     
    #5 GSW, Jul 22, 2011
  6. tchn4life

    tchn4life New Member

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    My coworkers are rethinking their "bigger is better" philosophy. They all have SUVs and trucks. This IS Mississippi after all! For the record I am not from Mississippi. Born and raised in San Diego.
    . 2010Prius.jpg
     
    #6 tchn4life, Jul 22, 2011
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  7. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    I suspect their are no native Mississippian Prius owners. They are born thinking F-150 and car are synonyms.
     
    #7 JimboPalmer, Jul 22, 2011
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    Glad you're okay!
    Welcome!
     
    #8 J5A, Jul 22, 2011
  9. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    Wow again... the car faired very well for a front end.!
     
    #9 spiderman, Jul 23, 2011
  10. andyprius

    andyprius Senior Member

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    Amazing that the Prius totaled the truck!. Glad that you made out so well.
     
    #10 andyprius, Jul 23, 2011
  11. Michgal007

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    welcome to PC. Thank you for sharing this story. I am happy that you survived (with just bruises!). Cars can be replaced.
     
    #11 Michgal007, Jul 23, 2011
  12. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Holy cow. You managed to total an F-250? lol. I'll be honest, I'm very surprised (in a good way) how "lightly" damaged the Prius looks. I thought F-250s were pretty big and would've just run right up the hood.

    Glad to hear that you're ok. Thanks for sharing your story (and photo) and :welcome: to PriusChat! Congrats on your new Prius!
     
    #12 Tideland Prius, Jul 24, 2011
  13. LulzChicken

    LulzChicken Prius Enthusiast

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    Wow.. That's probably one of the worst damaged prii I've seen (although, not bad). Glad you walked away from this. I don't see myself driving anything other than a Prius for a looong time. By the way, welcome to the forum!
     
    #13 LulzChicken, Jul 24, 2011
  14. Ryanpl

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    OP: I'm glad you walked away and are fine. If you haven't get yourself checked out for hidden injuries. Posts like these make me glad I picked the Prius for our family car. Wife and kids spend most of the time in "Wllamehnia".
     
    #14 Ryanpl, Jul 24, 2011
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