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Thrilled New Owner in PA

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by LindaD8284, Apr 5, 2008.

  1. LindaD8284

    LindaD8284 New Member

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    I am a former Mercury Mariner owner, having traded it in 10 days ago for my Magnetic Gray Prius. I bought the Mariner 3 years ago when I didn't have a long commute to work. I'm now driving about 45 miles one way and it seemed like I was at the gas station every other day.

    Well, I finally smartened up and decided I needed something better on gas. I didn't know what to get but I decided to try the Toyota dealer since everyone that I know who has one likes theirs. I test drove a Camry and then asked to drive the Prius. I was hooked!

    I'm loving everything about this car. It's a fun car to drive, handles great and the smart key system is the best. The best part is that I'm not at the gas station all the time!
     
    #1 LindaD8284, Apr 5, 2008
  2. Neicy

    Neicy Member

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    Congrats and welcome to Priuschat! Any pics? Color?
     
    #2 Neicy, Apr 5, 2008
  3. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    Welcome to Priuschat neighbor. Where id you get your Prius? Dick Milhamn?
     
    #3 paprius4030, Apr 5, 2008
  4. HardCase

    HardCase SilverPineMica, the green one

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    :welcome: to PC and to Pruis ownership! Lots of great info here, from the mudane to the very technical. The people are nice too.
     
    #4 HardCase, Apr 5, 2008
  5. sandman

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    Congratulations and great color choice by the way. Just got my windows tinted and getting ready to order a block heater for it...:)
     
    #5 sandman, Apr 5, 2008
  6. LindaD8284

    LindaD8284 New Member

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    Thanks for the welcome!

    Paprius - yes, I did get it at Dick Milham. They were really great and give me a good deal on the Mariner, actually more than I thought I would get, considering it had a lot of miles on it. By the way, I love the Poconos - it's such a beautiful area!

    Neicy - The color is Magnetic Gray. I'll try to remember to post a picture of it!

    HardCase - I've learned things about my Prius (such as the best way to fill the gas tank) since I found this board. Everyone does seem very nice!

    Sandman - I miss not having the back windows tinted (the Mariner had it). I'm not very technical but is the block heater for the engine?
     
    #6 LindaD8284, Apr 5, 2008
  7. sandman

    sandman Member

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    Yes a block heater plugs in and uses electricity to warm the block helps the engine warm up quicker when you leave in the morning and improves MPG's.Do a search on block heater's there is a ton of info on them...It goes into a hole on bottom of motor then you must route the cord out the front grill...
     
    #7 sandman, Apr 5, 2008
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