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Newbie: just traded my diesel truck for a new Prius

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by ghosteh, Mar 5, 2012.

  1. ghosteh

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    Although I enjoyed my Duramax-diesel truck, it really didn't suit my needs anymore and I started looking at smaller cars. I have to admit that the Chevy diesel's mileage was amazing considering its size and weight, but 98% of the time it was me alone, in an empty truck that was difficult to park in regular lots & garages.

    Today I just did it; I traded for a 2012 Prius 3 with sunroof & leather. Very nice little car & actually fun to drive, although I'm a little intimidated at the electronics. I considered the Volt, but I didn't like the idea that it had to be plugged in regularly and tended to lose its outstanding mileage advantage if you mostly drive long, highway trips (as I do). Plus the $46K pricetag was hard to justify.

    This is my first Toyota & I look forward to many trouble-free miles & outstanding mileage!
     
    #1 ghosteh, Mar 5, 2012
  2. bisco

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    congrats and:welcome: that's a big change, all the best!
     
    #2 bisco, Mar 5, 2012
  3. fotomoto

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    Congrats! I have an identical 2010 model that is purring right along at 27k miles. This time of the year, I can 50+mpg if I try REAL hard but just driving it without worrying too much I can get 45-46mpg. You should save tons in fuel costs.
     
    #3 fotomoto, Mar 5, 2012
  4. ghosteh

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    I think the fuel savings alone will pay for the car in no time!

    Thanks for the greetings & I look forward to the challenge of getting every last mpg out of the little Toyota!
     
    #4 ghosteh, Mar 5, 2012
  5. SageBrush

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    Don't worry, you will get used to the electronic toys in no time, and wonder how you managed without some of them. SKS for one :)

    Ask any questions you might have -- we all were new owners once.
    The manual is worth flipping through too.
     
    #5 SageBrush, Mar 5, 2012
  6. TonyPSchaefer

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    Wow. That sounds like one heck of a switch.

    Welcome to Priuschat. :welcome:
    If the electronics get to be too much, just ask. We're more than happy to help.
     
    #6 TonyPSchaefer, Mar 6, 2012
  7. hill

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    Welcome! It may take a bit of getting used to ... but not hearing the blum blum blum blum at the red lights is do-able. Then after a while, the sound of silence really starts to sound great!
     
    #7 hill, Mar 6, 2012
  8. TomDac

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    Welcome aboard from another new Prius owner!!
     
    #8 TomDac, Mar 6, 2012
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    Welcome to Prius ownership. I to sold a turbocharged (gasser) truck for a Prius. I never regret the decision and the gas savings paid for the car. I recently move on to my second Prius. Silence and high mpg is addicting. :)
     
    #9 F8L, Mar 6, 2012
  10. spiderman

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    Great choice and welcome aboard! You can always rent a truck when you need one. I would have said ask a buddy but they will probably disown you. ;)
     
    #10 spiderman, Mar 6, 2012
  11. ItsNotAboutTheMoney

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  12. Keiichi

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    Yea. I know it sucks to have to drop the truck, given that if you aren't using it for the power the gas costs are a pain in the whoha.

    And I know I have my gripes about the big truck owners in parking garages... But for the vehicle itself, I can't blame people who need the big truck and power for the purpose it was intended.
     
    #12 Keiichi, Mar 6, 2012
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