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Nearly a Prius owner...

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by RikM, Jan 15, 2012.

  1. RikM

    RikM Junior Member

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    I've just agreed to buy a gen II 2008 Prius today...
    I take delivery next week.
    I'd say the amount of information I've found on fora like PriusChat has been instrumental in the decision to buy.
     
    #1 RikM, Jan 15, 2012
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Congrats!
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Jan 15, 2012
  3. bisco

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    :welcome:all the best!
     
    #3 bisco, Jan 15, 2012
  4. mmcdonal

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    Awesome. Prepare to have some driving revelations if you haven't owned one before.
     
    #4 mmcdonal, Jan 15, 2012
  5. RikM

    RikM Junior Member

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    Well driving an auto may be my initial hurdle... I've only done that when visiting the US. Hope I don't mistake the parking brake for the clutch...
    I have test-driven a Prius, and didn't spend the whole time banging my hand on the centre console ;-)
     
    #5 RikM, Jan 16, 2012
  6. RikM

    RikM Junior Member

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    Took delivery today.
    It's strange. While driving it, I get a (completely unjustified) feeling of doing something clever.
    I'm going to have to watch my speed, though. I hadn't realised how much a I relied on the gears and the engine note, to control speed.
     
    #6 RikM, Jan 21, 2012
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