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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by KAR IDEA, Dec 8, 2007.

  1. KAR IDEA

    KAR IDEA Member

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    Hi everyone...just wanted to introduce myself.

    I picked up a 2008 Touring in Classic Silver this morning, and used PriusChat to gather a lot of information since September when I placed my order. I waited and waited for a Barcelona Red, however, that being a really hard to find and rare car in this region (and in general, only 7% of all Prii made are Touring, and only 4% of those are red), I opted out and went with Silver. The dealer also gave me $800 off MSRP. On the way home from the dealership, there was a lot of traffic, and for most of the 14 mile trip, the car was using electric only! 99.1 MPG!!!

    I've only had this car for a few hours, and already, I am enamored with it...and that is IMO saying a lot, because I traded in a 2005 Subaru WRX in bright red for it.



    Looking forward to getting to know you all...

    Dave
     
  2. lefat1

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    Me Too

    I picked up my Barcelona Red in late Oct in New Orleans. I knew it would be good but who knew how REALLY good it can be? I'm a HH nurse and drive approx 500 miles/ week. This car is a joy and filling up is finally not a PITA.

    Palamino
     
  4. Canuck

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    Dave .. Welcome to Prius and look forward to your Prius adventures. Do us a favor and give us your general location in your Profile here. It's interesting to know what area folks are discussing 'cause we may be travelling there one of these days.
    Gary ;)
     
  5. fruzzetti

    fruzzetti Customization-Obsessed

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    Dave,

    Welcome to the neighborhood. You should be proud of yourself for making a decision that not only suits you (and puts a big smile on your face, and rightly so!) but is also conducive to environmental restoration, which gives anyone with a heart the motivation to smile EXTRA big.

    I mean, reflect a bit on the things you've enjoyed about the car already; then actively think about how your car is also one of the cleanest practcical gasoline-powered vehicles on earth!

    A great choice; congratulations!

    ~ dan ~

    PS - The amazing thing about it is this: With most new cars, as your time spent driving them increases, you tend to build up an enormous list of little things that annoy you or that you wish were done differently. In the Prius, paradoxically, that list won't get very long; you'll be VERY satisfied overall with your entire Prius experience!
     
  6. Sufferin' Prius Envy

    Sufferin' Prius Envy Platinum Member

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    And just how does this qualify for the Main Prius Forum????
    [man, there has been a rash of these things since the PriusChat software upgrade.]
     
  7. KAR IDEA

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    Well there is no other place that I'm aware of on here to post an introduction as a newb...on NASIOC there is a whole forum dedicated to newcomers...perhaps we can start one here on PriusChat!

    Update:Ooops, I stand corrected. Found the newbie forum, it was buried in the forum for website questions...not too obviously there.


    Thankyou everyone for all of your welcome aboards...



    Dave
     
  8. Neicy

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    Welcome to Priuschat! I have a '07 Silver Touring too. Glad you found the information here helpful. You're off to a great start!
     
  9. gpstogo

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    Awaiting Metallic Grey in Chicago...New to Prius

    I don't know when my Prius will come in yet. It seems Metallic Grey is greatly popular around here. Being a retired systems analyst, the concept of the Prius is right up my alley and I'm thrilled at the thought of owning one. I have the new Garmin Nuvi 680 gps with MSN coverage, outstanding bluetooth, music, audio books, all travel info plus much more so I didn't need to take the expensive nav package.

    Some questions....what are your thoughts....

    ...that antenna & car washes: does it have to be taken off each time?
    ...theft protection: is that extra package needed or a good idea?
    ...what about protecting that new car shine? The grey is incredible looking and I'd love to keep it exactly that way. There's nothing but expensive overkill on protection packages and I'm so confused by all of it at this point. What did you do?

    Thanks all..........Barb
     
  10. KAR IDEA

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    Sent you a PM, but in brief: I took pkg#3 and a 6 year 100,000 mile added warranty. Reason: I wanted a good sounding audio system, bluetooth connectivity, and I'll put 100,000 on the car in 4 years, easily.
     
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    KAR IDEA - Congrat's on the great choice. So many to choose from. I have about 200 miles on my new 2008. That is some awesome milage on the first run. I'd guess that battery was fully charged when you took off from the store. I saw that kind of result in a city run of 5 miles after a long highway run this weekend.

    Got it envydude - thanks for coming out. It's always good to know which info sources to ignore.:p
     
  12. barbaram

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    Welcome to priuschat owners and enjoy the ride! You won't be sorry!
     
  13. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Hi Dave,

    With winter coming, don't expect to see very good mileage yet. Once the winter is over, the car will be more broken in and you will not forget the feeling of getting high MPGs.
     
  14. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Welcome to the forum. :)
     
  15. mldoc

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    Welcome aboard! What dealer did you purchase from? I ordered my Prius a little over a month ago and am due to receive it in a week or so. It seems like you waited an awful long time for yours.
     
  16. gpstogo

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    KarIdea.......tell me about the extended warranty. Did you buy it here on Prius Chat? I'd like to get one too but dealer versions are just way too expensive.
    Thanks a million. Barb