New C3 Magnetic Gray Metallic with Moonroof

Howdy all! I've been a member of the forum for a couple of weeks now and finally have the chance to post. I am the proud new owner (5/9/12) of a Prius C3 Magnetic Gray Metallic with moonroof.

Let me start by saying that this is my first hybrid. I had always wanted a Prius, but never thought I could afford one. When I started looking for a new car, I went to the Toyota showroom and my partner and I sat in a car labeled Prius. It was a Prius C1, but I thought it was the traditional Prius - I had no idea there was a new model out! From the moment I sat in it I thought it was really cool and kind of fell in love with it. Then I saw the sticker price and I was sold!

After a week of agonizing and deciding among trim levels, I opted for the C3. (I was undecided about the moonroof, but now that I have it I'm glad I do.) I traded in my 2003 Honda Civic (which I really did love and gave me 30 mpg avg and no headaches).

Long story short - I LOVE this car. I always was pleased with my Civic's fuel economy, but the Prius C rocks. My daily commute (13.2 miles each way) is uphill one way and downhill the other through urban/country roads. After 7 round trips I'm averaging 54 mpg (obviously better on the way home). I'm taking it to the gas station today for my first fill-up - after owning the car for 10 days!

Thanks all for your posts, which have been very informative and helpful for a newbie like me!

 

Thanks! I'm so NOT a car person, it's really a shame. On the other hand it was a really nice surprise falling for the car "organically". I can also see why the whole mpg thing becomes an obsession - the car kind of makes you want to do better.

 

If you insist!

 

Yep. I'm a teacher. I feel bad you had to suffer in anticipation while I unwittingly stumbled on to mine!