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LOVING our 2013 Prius Three

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by supercaleb, Mar 7, 2013.

  1. supercaleb

    supercaleb New Member

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    Nautical Blue Metallic.... such a beautiful car.

    I drive 50 Miles to work and 50 Miles home. We traded in a 97 Nissan Pathfinder that was getting 14mpg (spent 600 a month in gas) for the prius.... Should spend 200 or so on gas a month plus a 342 car payment... I'm paying less to drive the Prius than the Pathfinder.

    We've had it for 2 days and I could not be more in love with a car. I average around 49mpg and the tech features rock.

    Plan on washing it this weekend to baby it. Just wanted to say hello and I'm happy to be part of such a revolutionary family. This thing has truly changed the way I drive, can't say the same for my wife... HEAVY FOOT!
     
    #1 supercaleb, Mar 7, 2013
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  2. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Congrats and welcome to PC! :)
     
    #2 F8L, Mar 7, 2013
  3. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    Yay! Welcome!

    It's always great to see amazing gas mileage and low fueling costs vs. a vehicle that's much thirstier. I'd get about 1/2 the mileage on my former 350Z (vs. my Prius) and it required premium as well.
     
    #3 cwerdna, Mar 7, 2013
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    all the best!
     
    #4 bisco, Mar 7, 2013
  5. stream

    stream Senior Member

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    Congrats--enjoy.
     
    #5 stream, Mar 8, 2013
  6. Sparkman 3

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    I traded in my 350z to get my prius, I couldn't be happier
     
    #6 Sparkman 3, Mar 10, 2013
  7. phickson

    phickson Tron Pod Occupier

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    I have a lead foot and still get 48 mpg on average! Went from a 600 hp Cadillac CTS-V @ 18 mpg on premium and a hefty car payment to my Prius about 4 months ago. Would do it all over again!
     
    #7 phickson, Mar 10, 2013
  8. ny_rob

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    Congrats!
    You did the math and found a great and economical solution that puts you ahead.
    For the life of me I just can't figure out why I still see so many single occupant 12-17mpg hulking SUV's on the road. The fuel costs must be killing their owners? Do these ppl like working for gas money?
     
    #8 ny_rob, Mar 10, 2013
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