1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Traded BMW 3 Series for Prius

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by gdswim, Apr 12, 2012.

  1. gdswim

    gdswim Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2012
    12
    0
    0
    Location:
    Hoboken, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    FIrst of all, hello everyone! I made the Prius switch the end of March and finally decided to joing the PriusChat community. :)

    As for the title, you read correctly. I'm a 21 year old college student and after enjoying by shiny 2008 BMW coupe for a year and a half, I decided it was time to be more responsible. I traded it in for a 2011 Prius Two in Charcoal Gray. I miss my BMW, but I LOVE my Prius. Feels good to be responsible and efficient. Thought you guys would enjoy hearing about my switch!
     
    #1 gdswim, Apr 12, 2012
  2. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2009
    4,050
    727
    5
    Location:
    USA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Cool, where do you go to college?
     
    #2 macmaster05, Apr 12, 2012
  3. bdub

    bdub New Member

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2011
    60
    5
    0
    Location:
    Maryland
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Three
    Welcome. I recently switched from a sports car to a Prius. Seeing all the money I save makes me happy. lol
     
    #3 bdub, Apr 12, 2012
  4. paycee

    paycee Junior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2008
    48
    4
    2
    Location:
    USA
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    :welcome:

    Did you have the 3 series? Anyway you wont get the same power as the bimmer BUT you'll definitely have a bigger smile when you get to the gas station :)
     
    #4 paycee, Apr 12, 2012
  5. gdswim

    gdswim Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2012
    12
    0
    0
    Location:
    Hoboken, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Two

    I go to Stevens in Hoboken, NJ.

    paycee, Yes I had the 328xi coupe. I do miss the power sometimes but I'm trying to grow up a little and make better decisions and the Prius was step one! I do have, literally, a huge smile on when I go to the pump. :cheer2:
     
    #5 gdswim, Apr 12, 2012
  6. Sabby

    Sabby Active Member

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2011
    295
    127
    0
    Location:
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    2015 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Welcome aboard. I made the switch last Sept from a 335xi coupe to the Prius. The Prius continues to put a smile on my face and I look forward to driving it. Enjoy the new ride!
     
    #6 Sabby, Apr 12, 2012
  7. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2009
    7,543
    1,558
    0
    Location:
    Alaska
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    II
    Welcome aboard... a wise and mature choice. Enjoy it!
     
    #7 spiderman, Apr 12, 2012
  8. paycee

    paycee Junior Member

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2008
    48
    4
    2
    Location:
    USA
    Vehicle:
    Other Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    The 3 series was a cool one specially if its a coupe BUT then again the 2011 pri has the power mode if you need the extra boost. I do commend you for making a very wise decision on getting a prius. I gotta warn you though, once you've driven a prius I dont think you would want to drive any other car.. now that you've gotten used to hearing nothing at stop lights :D
     
    #8 paycee, Apr 12, 2012
  9. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

    Joined:
    Sep 27, 2009
    4,050
    727
    5
    Location:
    USA
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Cool! Lets see...I was 22 when I bought my Prius, but I definitely didn't have a BMW before that. Haha!
     
    #9 macmaster05, Apr 12, 2012
  10. No Idle

    No Idle Junior Member

    Joined:
    Apr 6, 2012
    24
    7
    0
    Location:
    virginia
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Three
    I sold 2003 Mercedes CLK320 convertible and purchased 2012 Prius Three. I was (almost!) crying watching my mercedes driving off with a new owner but it was the right thing to do. Even though convertible was a lot of fun (and you feel like million bucks driving it!), 50+ MPG and all the fun gadgets on my new Prius makes me happy every day! Once you go Prius...
     
    #10 No Idle, Apr 12, 2012
  11. HyperFX

    HyperFX NIMFY (not in my front yard)

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2011
    81
    35
    30
    Location:
    New Jersey
    Vehicle:
    2011 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Welcome to the club. You made the right choice.


    [​IMG]
     
    #11 HyperFX, Apr 12, 2012
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)