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Insight totaled, buying a Prius C today!

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by Native2PS, Jul 26, 2012.

  1. Native2PS

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    Hello all, I have a 2010 Insight which was vandalized, and totaled by my ins company, so I have been looking into what hybrid I will buy, and I have decided to get a Prius C. I am picking it up today actually. I have been lurking around this forum for a week or so, and this is my first post. I am picking up a C4, Habanero in color, with many mods to come!
     
    #1 Native2PS, Jul 26, 2012
  2. dellrio

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    Welcome to the forum - look forward to seeing what mods you have in store.
     
    #2 dellrio, Jul 26, 2012
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    Nice! I've seen the Habenero colored C drive by ... and it really catches the eye.

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    #3 hill, Jul 26, 2012
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    Care to expand on what made you decide to switch from an Insight to a C please?
     
    #4 Teacake, Jul 26, 2012
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    Congrats! I have seen a Habanero in person as well and it is definitely a head turner!! Can't wait for the pics!
     
    #5 BGGirl, Jul 26, 2012
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    Glad you're safe after the total loss. Best of luck on taking delivery of the Habanero c! Post pics if you can. :)
     
    #6 Ryephile, Jul 26, 2012
  7. Native2PS

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    After my Insight was totaled, I was thinking about getting another one, but for basically the same price, I get soft tech seats, push button start, and 10 more mpg, so thats what did it for me
     
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    Out of curiosity, what mileage were you getting in your Insight and what kind of driving do you do?
     
    #8 ItsNotAboutTheMoney, Jul 26, 2012
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    I hear that the AC in an Insight turns off when the car stops as well... is that true? I read that in some review and it's one reason I went for the Prius C instead. Regardless, congrats on the new car and welcome :)
     
    #9 Surrylic, Jul 26, 2012
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    if you have it in ECO mode, the AC does shut off when the car stops, I hated that because basically all summer long I had to keep ECO mode off
     
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    I do a mixture of city and hwy driving, and I always seemed to get 40 mpg, I dont do a whole lot of driving, about 300 miles per week, so filling up less than once per week is pretty nice compared to my Nissan Rogue that got about 20mpg!
     
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    Congratulations! Enjoy it, and I can't wait to see some pictures...
     
    #12 Emily Allerton, Jul 26, 2012
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    Welcome to the group. Lots of very nice helpful folks here. I bought a new one today myself.
    dan
     
    #13 WD0AFQ, Jul 26, 2012
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    Welcome!

    I would be curious to hear how your mileage compares to your Insight over identical commutes, after you've gotten through your 1st or 2nd tank of gas...
     
    #14 cwerdna, Jul 26, 2012
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