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  1. SnJGuin

    SnJGuin Junior Member

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    I am a long time GM fan owning three GM vehicles (2001 Yukon 4x4, 2001 Silverado 4x4 2500HD quad cab and a 2004 Yukon XL). I commute 70 miles round trip a day and in the 2001 Yukon and was spending almost $450 a month on fuel cost alone. As of Friday I traded in the Yukon for a 2008 Prius. I was really worried about the room and performance of the Prius going from an 8 cyl to a Hybrid but today's commute and performance was a delight. So far I am please with the purchase, however I did get the 48/48 bumper to bumper warranty just in case.
     
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  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    I hope you enjoy your Prius as much as I have enjoyed mine!

    Welcome to PriusChat, lots of informative folks!
     
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  3. SteveLee

    SteveLee Active Member

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    Congratulations on your conversion. Welcome to the Prius family. I predict you will become more delighted with more experience and knowledge of one of the most technologically advanced cars on the road. Ahhh, those $25 fill-ups.
     
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  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    my daughter is driving my '08, great year. all the best!(y)
     
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  5. phickson

    phickson Tron Pod Occupier

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    Congrats - you'll continue to have no regrets for not working for the gas pump and having a great car!
     
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  6. Bingee

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    Congratulations , welcome to the family .... A wealth of knowledge and answers ...
     
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  7. bigrin

    bigrin Junior Member

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    Congrats, 08 is a great year!
     
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  8. Elaine08

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    Let's hear it for the '08's. Love driving around in my little space ship :)
     
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  9. jgilliam1955

    jgilliam1955 Sometime your just gotta cry! 2013 Prius 4.

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    Let us know your gas savings after a month. Use youtube to learn how to drive for best mileage. Congrats!
     
    #9 jgilliam1955, Sep 11, 2013
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