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Got Me One

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ack714, Mar 18, 2011.

  1. ack714

    ack714 Junior Member

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    Went and bought a Silver 2008 Prius with Nav/Bluetooth. It has some miles on it but drives great. Its getting around 46 MPG on 90 miles a day half HWY /half City. We are really enjoying it. Traded in an old Cherokee Sport that I couldnt drive because it got 10 MPG and only started when it felt like it.
    The opinions given directly and indirectly from this forum were a great help. Thanks to all. Now I have the Prius with a 98 Corolla as a back up.
    I am going to change the Trans axle and oil asap. Everything else seems good, knock on wood. Looked at quite a few Prius's, dealt with dealers and owners. Finally settled on the first one I drove after bartering down 2 grand including my POS Jeep (which I was fond of). I probably would have ended up scrapping it so I feel like I scored twice.
    Thanks again for this forum. Glad to be part of it.
    rob
     

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  2. uart

    uart Senior Member

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    Good stuff. 46 MPG is going to be real nice after previously getting 10. :D

    You'll probably find with a bit of practice and with warmer weather you'll get over 50 MPG easy.
     
    #2 uart, Mar 19, 2011
  3. woodenpaddler

    woodenpaddler Junior Member

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    Congrads Rob. this forum was a help to me too. I got a 2008 Prius Touring just two weeks ago with 30k miles, in like new condition way below book value. The dealer had a dozen used ones on the lot and took my first low offer on the one I picked.

    Now, after the calamity in Japan and continued gas price increases the dealer's used stock is gone. really crazy timing
     
    #3 woodenpaddler, Mar 19, 2011
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    Lori 08 Junior Member

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    I have an 08 with 27,000 and have never had any issues with it. Never been in for any repairs. You bought a car with a great track record.
     
    #4 Lori 08, Mar 19, 2011
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