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No More Prius after 7 Years

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by hill, Oct 19, 2011.

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  1. hill

    hill High Fiber Member

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    Yea the avatar is still there, but our picture hosting service is dead - so the rear shot of the Prius, & the priuschat.com sticker is down too ... seems to happen one a year. Danny used it as a display shot in the PC store so I go there to look at it. auld lang syye :) Well for now, the upscale ride will have to remain the 400h. Fortunately we brought it down from Montana a while back and got it CA registerd ... so ... we're not having to rent a second car. Heck ... I still still feel welcome - even though we now have no prius!!
     

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  2. Codyroo

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    These forums will always welcome our high fiber brethern. Sorry to read about your accident. I hope you are your family are OK and will be back on the road with some shiny new (or new to you) wheels.
     
    #22 Codyroo, Oct 20, 2011
  3. efusco

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    Man, I would be in a huge funk--I guess the insurance payout would help with that funk a bit, but there's blood and sweat invested in my prius as well as money and it would be a painful loss. Glad you are uninjured and look forward to your PIP stories!
     
    #23 efusco, Oct 20, 2011
  4. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

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    Very sorry to hear about your accident, hope that you will not have any health issues stemming from it.
     
    #24 Patrick Wong, Oct 20, 2011
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    Aw, I'm very sorry that happened, but as I've already learned in my short 26 years - health comes first! You're obviously smart enough to buy a Prius in the first place, so we know you'll choose a wise successor. :p And as I read in another PC thread, make sure you're okay before you sign off with insurance. It would be awful to have problems come up a week later you need treatment for!
     
    #25 Teacake, Oct 20, 2011
  6. a_gray_prius

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    Hit in the rear, eh?
     
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Glad you're ok, buddy. :)
     
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  8. NYPrius1

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    Glad to see you are OK. I know the feeling about the car!
     
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  9. Michgal007

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    I am glad you are alright. Hope there were no serious injuries for everyone involved.
     
    #29 Michgal007, Oct 21, 2011
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    Toooooo funny!

    Glad to know there were no injuries. I hope you are getting another Prius. :)
     
    #30 MagnetMan, Oct 21, 2011
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    Glad nobody was hurt. Prius v goes on sale any day now, and I know there's a dealer in your area who would hook you up ;-)

    Plus side, it looks like the airbags didn't deploy, so provided the radiator supports aren't bent or any other serious engine-compartment intrusion, you might not see it totaled - though age is working against it.
     
    #31 HTMLSpinnr, Oct 21, 2011
  12. SW03ES

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    Sorry to hear about that! I know you loved that car...glad you're okay.

    Be careful with the insurance people. When I sold the Prius, shopping around for trades it took me a while to find someone who appreciated the value of the Prius...or maybe it was everybody trying to ram me up the pooper...
     
    #32 SW03ES, Oct 21, 2011
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    Hate it when accidents happen. Went from Mazda to Prius and the Mazda didn't look bad at all, the only blemish is the front bumper and still totaled.
     

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  14. hill

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    Steve, funny you should mention insurance - we just got a confirmation of the payout (yep, it's a total) ...
    Mind you, we bought our 2004 IN 2004 - used (from a G.I. who didn't want to go back to afganistan - gawd, were STILL there), for about $18,500. For top of the line (package 9 back then) plus the add on's - EBH, stiffining plate, auto door lock (thankyou PC store), and leather. At nearly 130,000 miles We were hoping they'd at least give us some where near $8K. Nope. $14K
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    I almost feel bad, for feeling so happy! AND, I finally got my signature picture restored below ... which coincidentally went away, on the same day that our Prius died. Ok Toyota - let's hurry the PiP along ... or should we go v . . . . . . . . hmmmm happy decisions . . . but I still get a bit misty looking at our signature pic - gotta get me some more priuschat.com decals.
     
    #34 hill, Oct 22, 2011
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    I am glad it worked in your favor (insurance). Sorry to see the baby go though and hope you were all ok (whiplash?).
     
    #35 inventor00, Oct 22, 2011
  16. efusco

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    WOW! That's amazing you got that much on the Total--maybe I need to have an accident in my '04!
     
    #36 efusco, Oct 22, 2011
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    From someone who lost a parent in a car accident, I'm really glad you are OK. You made out very well with the insurance amount, and that will make an excellent down payment towards your next vehicle. I know you'll sit down and evaluate which vehicle will fit your needs the best.
     
    #37 wick1ert, Oct 22, 2011
  18. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Nice! Would the Leaf be jealous sharing a garage with a PHV? :D
     
    #38 Tideland Prius, Oct 23, 2011
  19. SW03ES

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    WOW!

    Theres no way you would get that for your Prius on a trade or private party. Hell, a dealer might be able to get $14k...but probably not with over 100k miles. You did GREAT!
     
    #39 SW03ES, Oct 23, 2011
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