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New (used) Prius

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by dkahl, Jun 3, 2008.

  1. dkahl

    dkahl Band Member

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    Hi everyone!

    I've finally found my Prius! I'm so excited that I am now an owner on this forum! Just wanted to post my story and say hi!

    Yesterday, I put myself on the list for a new 2008. On a whim, I checked autotrader this morning. Low and behold, a black 2005 in need of a new home sat only 5 miles from my house! I happened to be getting a hair cut across the street from the local mom and pop dealer, so I left a bit early hoping for the best, and figured I can call my wife later!

    Turns out it had the features I wanted (mostly airbags and smartkey), and was still available. I asked the lady how many people were lining up to buy it, and she said none! Two others said they would take it, but neither could get financing (not a problem for me).

    Yes, it's one of those places, definitely not where I expected to find a Prius. Apparently, some guy from California drove it in, stopped to look at another car, and somehow ended up swapping this mom and pop for what he wanted. I checked the Carfax and everything is clean...seems to check out. I got the financing lined up and took it home today!

    Needless to say, I removed myself from the list. Wahoo!

    :roll:
     
    #1 dkahl, Jun 3, 2008
  2. orracle

    orracle Whaddaya mean "senior" member?

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    I got mine used and have been very happy with it. Enjoy!!
     
    #2 orracle, Jun 4, 2008
  3. dkahl

    dkahl Band Member

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    Thanks, I have so far! I took my first trip to my work last night (I'm a teacher, so we are off now), and averaged 52.6 mpg over the 50 mile round trip! I guess I set the bar pretty high for myself!

    I even sold my old Malibu to a former student already. Now...time to shop for upgrades to my new family member...:p
     
    #3 dkahl, Jun 4, 2008
  4. fcc

    fcc New Member

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    congrats! it is a fun car. just be safe driving it and after a while start
    playing with the toys inside. can never be too careful at first.
     
    #4 fcc, Jun 4, 2008
  5. wanderlust

    wanderlust New Member

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    Congrats!! Enjoy it.
     
    #5 wanderlust, Jun 4, 2008
  6. misslexi

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    That's kind of how I fell into my 06 used; I have a theory that if you start looking in the places where you are least expect to find a Prius, you better your chances of finding a good one.

    Lets start with Hummer, Porsch, Maserati, wait...almost forgot Land Rover dealers, essentially places where gas mileage is not a factor. It may almost be a point of pride to trade in a Prius at one of these. And they sure don't want to hang on to it.

    I think I'm on to something...

    It's reverse-cathartic; "finally traded in that piece-of-sh*& hybrid my wife made me buy for the machine I 'really' wanted"...lol
     
    #6 misslexi, Jun 4, 2008
  7. dkahl

    dkahl Band Member

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    That's a great theory! I agree about you being onto something! :D
     
    #7 dkahl, Jun 4, 2008
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