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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by BornPriiOrDie, Mar 19, 2012.

  1. BornPriiOrDie

    BornPriiOrDie Junior Member

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    Hello! My husband and I bought a Prius 2 on leap day, Februrary 29. It's the blizzard pearl color and we tinted the windows, had a venture shield put on and added mud guards. That should be it for the mods (until speakers :).

    I traded in my 15 mpg Jeep for the Prius and am loving it. I do hope that Toyota will come out with a convertible hybrid.

    This forum has been very informative and I'm looking forward to learning more about this car!
     
    #1 BornPriiOrDie, Mar 19, 2012
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    [​IMG] to Prius chat! I hope you enjoy your Prius as much as I do mine!
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Mar 19, 2012
  3. DontTreadOnPrii

    DontTreadOnPrii New Member

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    Good to see you on the site! Thanks for the welcome on my post. Didn't know you were a new member like myself. All the best!
     
    #3 DontTreadOnPrii, Mar 19, 2012
  4. spiderman

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    Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!
     
    #4 spiderman, Mar 19, 2012
  5. RickThom1

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    Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your new purchase. I bought a Prius 3 on
    the same day. I know you will enjoy your new ride, and especially the difference in mileage
    from the jeep!
     
    #5 RickThom1, Mar 19, 2012
  6. BornPriiOrDie

    BornPriiOrDie Junior Member

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    Thank you for the welcome!

    I forgot to mention my favorite mod: a hitch for the bike rack. It is so much easier than putting my bike in the back.

    We are enjoying the Prius very much. Our 16 year old has driven it and loved it. I think she's hoping to get it some day :).
     
    #6 BornPriiOrDie, Mar 19, 2012
  7. billinmd

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    I would totally buy a convertible Toyota hybrid.... That's probably the only thing that would convince me to trade my GenIII!


    - Bill -

    2010 Toyota Prius V w/ATP (8/10 build) - Barcelona Red w/Dark Gray Leather

    iPad ?
     
    #7 billinmd, Mar 19, 2012
  8. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Welcome to the forum. From 15mpg to 50mpg is a HUGE jump! I went from 14mpg (GMC Sierra)to 50mpg (2005 Prius) as well. I paid off the car in gas savings after 5yrs or so. :)
     
    #8 F8L, Mar 19, 2012
  9. smokiejoe

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    Welcome to the Club. Best of Luck with your new Prius.
     
    #9 smokiejoe, Mar 19, 2012
  10. Rebound

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    Welcome to Prius, and enjoy the ride! There are so many Prius owners here in the SF Bay Area that it's hard to find my car in the parking lot sometimes.
     
    #10 Rebound, Mar 19, 2012
  11. Keiichi

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    That's where you put wild art on yours to make yours stand out. Of course, by doing so, you also make it a lot easier for the cops to go, "Yea, that's my b****!"
     
    #11 Keiichi, Mar 19, 2012
  12. NYPrius1

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    Welcome to PC!~ Best Of Luck with Your New Ride.

    You have joined the many who put their families first.
    Pay for all this gas to Look Macho at the expense of my family or Get a Prius and spend the money on vacation or entertainment for the kids.

    You chose wisely my friend!!
     
    #12 NYPrius1, Mar 19, 2012
  13. fotomoto

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    Cool! Does that mean you only have to make a payment every four years? Dang, why didn't I think of that...... :p
     
    #13 fotomoto, Mar 19, 2012
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  14. BornPriiOrDie

    BornPriiOrDie Junior Member

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    Hahaha! We thought it would only age four years so we could trade it in in four years but it would only be one year old. Think it would work?

    I do wish Toyota would come out with a hybrid convertible, but I imagine that would come in the Lexus line.

    Thanks again for the welcome, everyone. I'm taking the car to the City Sunday, should be a great trip.
     
    #14 BornPriiOrDie, Mar 19, 2012
  15. Keiichi

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    I think it will be a while before a 'convertible' would even be considered. The design of the Prius is about Aerodynamics for that MPG, but I could be wrong with the Convertable, although, most convertibles are not for MPG thing.
     
    #15 Keiichi, Mar 19, 2012
  16. BornPriiOrDie

    BornPriiOrDie Junior Member

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    I'm sure you're correct, just dreaming. My dream car is a convertible Mustang, but I'm getting spoiled by the MPG. :D
     
    #16 BornPriiOrDie, Mar 20, 2012
  17. rebenson

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    Enjoy the car, and the savings at the pump...
     
    #17 rebenson, Mar 20, 2012
  18. PriusNuevo

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    Greetings
     
    #18 PriusNuevo, Mar 21, 2012
  19. Prius M.D.

    Prius M.D. Junior Member

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    Well said!! :rockon:
     
    #19 Prius M.D., Mar 22, 2012
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