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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by EcoMode, Mar 7, 2016.

  1. EcoMode

    EcoMode New Member

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    Hello, I would like to introduce my self to the Prius community. My name is Cesar and last week purchase my Brand New 2015 Prius 4 from Toyota of Escondido. The Prius hasn't hit a thousand miles yet and the first mod was tinting the windows 20%, next modification is looking on lowering it on H&R springs and changing the Tail lights to all red Valenti's. I was gonna choose to go with Tanabe springs but after seeing a Prius in person with them, I didn't like that the rear looks a lot lower then the front leaving it with a tire gap in the front and the rear tire sitting flush with the fender.
     
    #1 EcoMode, Mar 7, 2016
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  2. dorunron

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    Congrats and welcome to Prius Chat
     
    #2 dorunron, Mar 8, 2016
  3. EcoMode

    EcoMode New Member

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    Thank dorunron
     
    #3 EcoMode, Mar 8, 2016
  4. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Enjoy your new Prius!
    Welcome aboard!
     
    #4 retired4999, Mar 8, 2016
  5. bisco

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    hi cesar, all the best!(y)
     
    #5 bisco, Mar 8, 2016
  6. TrueKnight

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    Hi Caesar. I'm new as well and just purchased a new 2015 Prius Two. Can I ask how much you paid for your Four? I was considering the Five but there are two Fives and even fewer Twos left of the 2015s...
     
    #6 TrueKnight, Mar 9, 2016
  7. EcoMode

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    With the rebates and my Discount since I work @ Toyota of Escondido it was $27k and some change OTD, I did end up putitng 3g's down so my monthly payment would be $420 with a 1.9APR
     
    #7 EcoMode, Mar 9, 2016
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    I'd like to welcome you aboard and I look forward to your contributions to this forum. I am a newbie as well since we purchased our Prius Two in November 2015. We've been happy with our purchase and enjoy the fuel savings. We are looking forward to a long & reliable relations ship with the Prius.
     
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    To you newbies, welcome aboard and best of luck with your new rides!
     
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  10. mmmodem

    mmmodem Senior Taste Tester

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    Whenever I see these words on Priuschat, inevitably within the next 12 months, I see For Sale: Valenti's, H&R springs, etc. Very few performance modders tend to stick around for more than a year. I'd recommend your hold off on any expensive mods until you are happy with you car. Good luck on your Prius.
     
    #10 mmmodem, Mar 20, 2016
  11. priusde

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    Hey cesar welcome a fellow newbie, just got a 3rd gen Prius so I'm new as well.
     
    #11 priusde, Mar 22, 2016
  12. Bearded Prius Lover

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    I never thought about modding my Prius. I imagine the H&R springs would give it a more aggressive look but I would not want to create a rougher ride. Also, would that kill the warranty?
     
    #12 Bearded Prius Lover, Mar 23, 2016
  13. EcoMode

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    Thanks mmmodem but we're keeping the Prius for a long time from what my wife told me yesterday, "I love this car, I feel like I can drive anywhere" and by versa with me too. plus I don't like the new body style on the 2016.

    Awesome!! where you located priusde??

    I bet it does kill any warranty on the suspension but personally I don't care. The car is mind and am making it my own.
     
    #13 EcoMode, Mar 25, 2016
  14. EcoMode

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    Thanks mmmodem but we're keeping the Prius for a long time from what my wife told me yesterday, "I love this car, I feel like I can drive anywhere" and by versa with me too. plus I don't like the new body style on the 2016.

    Awesome!! where you located priusde??

    I bet it does kill any warranty on the suspension but personally I don't care. The car is mind and am making it my own.
     
    #14 EcoMode, Mar 25, 2016
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