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Trading up from Gen I to Gen III today!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by sarahsoo, Oct 16, 2009.

  1. sarahsoo

    sarahsoo New Member

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    OK, so I'm WAY late to the party as most of you got your 2010's like forever ago, but I wanted to post anyway because I'm excited. :D Please indulge me...

    Today I am officially moving on from my 2001 Gen I to a 2010 Gen III. I shall be sad to see my little green friend go, but hope that it will provide some Prius happiness to someone else after 8 yrs and 8 months of service to me.

    I hope I'll enjoy my Gen III as much. Or more. I am getting a Prius II in sandy beach metallic. Woot!
    :cheer2:
     
    #1 sarahsoo, Oct 16, 2009
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    Congrats! I'm sure you'll enjoy the G3, just as I am. Those G1 in the US are probably getting scarce...only 60k units were sold total, just 15k in 2001....
     
    #2 asj2009, Oct 16, 2009
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    i'm glad to see a old customer buying a new one after 8 good years. i hope you enjoy it.
     
    #3 adamace1, Oct 16, 2009
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    Hi Sarahsoo, Yours is a great post. My first Toyota and Hybrid is the GenIII I now own. I purchases it with the intent and hope is would be a long term investment. It is very exciting to see someone like you holding a Prius for almost 9 years and trading for another Prius. Thanks for posting. -- TK
     
    #4 TKY, Oct 16, 2009
  5. P3III

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    We loved our 2007 Gen I Prius, P1, so much we couldn't let her go. We turned in my husband's clunker and purchased a Gen III, P3. He's driving P1 and I'm driving P3. No complaints about either one.

    Enjoy your new ride.
     
    #5 P3III, Oct 16, 2009
  6. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Not most of us are in G IIIs, most still have G IIs..

    Congrats on the new car, enjoy. Oh, and congrats for being a pioneer in Prius World with the G I.
     
    #6 patsparks, Oct 16, 2009
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    Congrats Sarahsoo....I had a Gen 1 and now have a Gen III and am loving it. I am sure you will too....Be safe and drive careful in the new baby! Let us know how your liking it....:)
     
    #7 Bobsprius, Oct 16, 2009
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    Congratulations on your new Prius G3! Do enjoy your new ride and drive safe, Sarahsoo. Post pictures and share the joy. :)
     
    #8 Benggolf, Oct 16, 2009
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    Cool! that speaks loudly for your experience in the Gen I.

    Enjoy the new Gen III. You'll love the new technology.
     
    #9 Fstr911, Oct 16, 2009
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    I just got mine today too - yay congrats - exciting!
     
    #10 spinnsilly, Oct 17, 2009
  11. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    yay! A 1G owner! Congrats on your new 3G Prius!
     
    #11 Tideland Prius, Oct 17, 2009
  12. sarahsoo

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    Thank you all!

    I am loving the new car! It's familiar and yet better, which is great as it's not a big transition from driving the old one, but it feels really solid and is a great drive. I will have to get pictures at some point - maybe tomorrow.
     
    #12 sarahsoo, Oct 17, 2009
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