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New 2007 Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by skruse, Oct 29, 2006.

  1. skruse

    skruse Senior Member

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    An unlicensed, uninsured, careless & reckless 18-year old driver traveling 85+ mph totaled my 2005 Prius on Sunday, 22 October. I picked up a fully-loaded Touring 2007 Prius yesterday, Saturday, 28 October (from an auto broker, not a dealer). Having learned the finer techniques of pulse and glide over the past two years, the 2007 Prius is starting off with better fuel economy. I was able to transfer floor and rear deck matts. Still need to retrieve seat covers, Sirius satellite radio and dash cover.

    I have to initiate the blue tooth and navigation systems and reinstall Sirius satellite radio. The Touring package is a firmer, much quieter, more responsive ride. I had a 2007 Chevrolet Malibu rental during the week - what an archaic vehicle compared to the Prius. Glad to be back in a Prius.
     
    #1 skruse, Oct 29, 2006
  2. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    that's great that you were able to get another prius so soon :)

    hope you enjoy it and that you're doing okay.
     
    #2 galaxee, Oct 29, 2006
  3. New Revelation

    New Revelation The Master Captain

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    Oh come on....the Malibu couldn't have been that bad. But anyway congrats on getting your new ride in a quick fashion.
     
    #3 New Revelation, Oct 29, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(skruse @ Oct 29 2006, 04:07 PM) [snapback]340405[/snapback]</div>
    Glad you're OK and were able to get a Prius so quickly!! Isn't it amazing how the Prius totally changes your perception of other vehicles? I was sitting at a stoplight, engine off, electric AC blowing, and the thought hit me that the powertrain of the SUV in front of me hadn't changed materially in almost 100 years. I thought, why is his engine running? What a waste!

    Its that damn Prius "smug emissions" again!!

    :D :D
     
    #4 bryanmsi, Oct 30, 2006
  5. jamarimutt

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    You Prius was totalled by a car travelling at over 85 mph and you're fine? B)
     
    #5 jamarimutt, Oct 30, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jamarimutt @ Oct 30 2006, 12:15 PM) [snapback]340627[/snapback]</div>
    see http://priuschat.com/index.php?showtopic=25877&hl= for the original posting.

    As we've seen too many times on here, the Prius really does go out of its way to sacrifice itself to save it's occupants.
     
    #6 eagle33199, Oct 30, 2006
  7. jafo399

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    And the silver lining in this story is that you survived the crash, and have replaced your Prius with a 2007 model.
     
    #7 jafo399, Oct 30, 2006
  8. Jeannie

    Jeannie Proud Prius Granny

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    I think yours is the first post I've read where you now have a Touring Edition after having a 2004 - 2006 Prius, so I'm glad to hear you say the handling is improved.

    Congrats on the new car and on surviving the crash with little damage to yourself (I think I remember you saying you were only sore).
     
    #8 Jeannie, Oct 30, 2006
  9. Pinto Girl

    Pinto Girl New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Hopeful Future Prius Owner @ Oct 29 2006, 07:39 PM) [snapback]340421[/snapback]</div>
    Well, it does come with a steering wheel and seats...seems like pretty much the same car to me.
     
    #9 Pinto Girl, Oct 30, 2006
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