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Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Carl IV, Dec 13, 2013.

  1. Carl IV

    Carl IV New Member

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    I just bought a 2013 Prius Plug-in any suggestions, stories, or experience from current/previous Plug-in owners?
     
    #1 Carl IV, Dec 13, 2013
  2. wjtracy

    wjtracy Senior Member

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    Welcome Carl...tell us what state you are in in your profile. I always like to tell the stories about the West Virginia PiP buyers last year this time getting PiPs for ~$16,000 after $2500 Fed and $7500 WV incentives, but they lost WV incentives in April...so boring now.
     
    #2 wjtracy, Dec 13, 2013
  3. Carl IV

    Carl IV New Member

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    That is a great deal! I'm out west in OR. There were not any government incentives out here.
     
    #3 Carl IV, Dec 13, 2013
  4. Munpot42

    Munpot42 Senior Member

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    Isn't the Federal tax rebate ($2500) still in effect?
     
    #4 Munpot42, Dec 13, 2013
  5. Carl IV

    Carl IV New Member

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    I leased, the tax credit is only good for folks who buy. Right now Toyota is offering a $6000 rebate on 2013 leases in OR and WA.
     
    #5 Carl IV, Dec 13, 2013
  6. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats and welcome to the club!:) the stories, facts, complaints and praise are all here, just peruse some threads. all the best!(y)
     
    #6 bisco, Dec 13, 2013
  7. drash

    drash Senior Member

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    Welcome and congrats on your new ride. Anxious to hear your input and comparisons to your new ride. Any initials thoughts?
     
    #7 drash, Dec 13, 2013
  8. engerysaver

    engerysaver Real Senior Member

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    (y) Welcome to PRIUSchat!!:)
    Read the manual;:( and enjoy all the money you will save!!;)
    And then you will become a Prius lover:love: .
     
    #8 engerysaver, Dec 14, 2013
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    :)Congratulations on you Prius Plug In. The more you save, the more you'll want to save. It's a fun obsession,
     
    #9 -1-, Dec 14, 2013
  10. El Dobro

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    Gooble gobble, gooble gobble, we accept you, one of us, one of us!
     
    #10 El Dobro, Dec 14, 2013
  11. arche3

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    I leased a 13 plug in as well. The 6k credit couple months ago. Love the car. I did find pip and electric car drivers are an odd bunch in general. Lol.
     
    #11 arche3, Dec 14, 2013
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  12. Lourun

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    Welcome and good luck, yes a very odd bunch, dive into all the plug in threads very interesting reading!
     
    #12 Lourun, Dec 14, 2013
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  13. arche3

    arche3 Junior Member

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    I got so nuts trying not to have the ice come on i was driving around freezing with windows all fogged up. Not safe. Lol. I am now using heat and defroster.
     
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  14. Carl IV

    Carl IV New Member

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    Thanks all! I think I understand the obsession. When I drove it home (24 miles) the 1st day with a full battery I got 76 mpg on a very hilly commute. When I saw the readout informing me of the mpg I was hooked.
     
    #14 Carl IV, Dec 14, 2013
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  15. bisco

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    who you callin' crazy?o_O
     
    #15 bisco, Dec 14, 2013
  16. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    :confused: :sneaky: :unsure: :whistle: o_O
     
    #16 retired4999, Dec 14, 2013
  17. JMD

    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    Congrats
     
    #17 JMD, Dec 14, 2013
  18. Astolat

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    Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!!! Caught you already....!

    I'd recommend a close read of the sticky FAQ thread near the top of the page, a lot of great info in that.
     
    #18 Astolat, Dec 15, 2013
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