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New from France with a '08 Prius

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Lolo89100, Sep 9, 2015.

  1. Lolo89100

    Lolo89100 Junior Member

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    Hi everybody,

    I own a '08 Prius since August 1st. I would like to join the US community of Prius lovers.

    A few words about me. My name is Laurent, I'm 39 and I live in Burgundy in France, about 70 miles from Paris.

    I also own a '06 3 Series BMW (330xda) Touring (e91)

    Here are some pictures of my Prius.

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    It's a "10eme anniversaire" version (10th birthday).
    It has 62500 miles (102 000km)

    It has the rear camera (IPA), GPS navigation, front fog lights.
     
    #1 Lolo89100, Sep 9, 2015
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  2. WilDavis

    WilDavis Senior Member

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    Hey Laurent! Welcome to PriusChat! Nice colour! Looks like the 16" touring wheels, but the spoiler looks slightly too short for the touring package! (perhaps it's different in France?). I was just curious as to what is the right-most switch in the eighth picture?
     
    #2 WilDavis, Sep 9, 2015
  3. Lolo89100

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    As I know, all Prius Gen2 in France have 16" alloy wheels. They have plastic covers to protect them.

    The right switch on the eighth picture is the IPA (Intelligent Park Assist) one.
    The IPA system helps for the rear moves when you park the car.

    I think it's too slow, I never use it but the rear camera is usefull.
     
    #3 Lolo89100, Sep 9, 2015
  4. bisco

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    gorgeous! (though i would have prefer pics of the countryside:p) congrats and welcome, all the best!(y)

    why i suddenly hankering for a glass of red?(n)
     
    #4 bisco, Sep 9, 2015
  5. Lolo89100

    Lolo89100 Junior Member

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    Thank you !

    Cheers ! ;)
    There is not a lot of vineyards near from my home. So, I'm between Burgundy's vineyards and Champagne's ones. But.. guess what.. I don't drink any alcohol :D
     
    #5 Lolo89100, Sep 9, 2015
  6. Lolo89100

    Lolo89100 Junior Member

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    I hope you'll understand my English. I'm doing my best. I really want to improve my English.
    I love NYC since I came there for the first time in 2011 (I came 5 times since then).
     
    #6 Lolo89100, Sep 9, 2015
  7. bisco

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    your english is excellent, and far superior to what's left of my seventh grade french.:oops:
     
    #7 bisco, Sep 9, 2015
  8. Lolo89100

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    Thank you bisco ! :)

    Here some pictures of my other car, not really economic, not really ecologic, but so nice to drive !

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    #8 Lolo89100, Sep 10, 2015
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