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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by BearZ, Dec 26, 2010.

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  1. BearZ

    BearZ New Member

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    hey everyone, I just got my baby last tuesday! I'm loving it so far! Got it on lease to keep the monthly payments low, but probably gonna buy at the end of the lease.
    A little about myself-
    I'm 22, I study Photography at the University of Houston
    I commute to school and work as a photographer's assistant for Nathan Lindstrom Photography.

    My prius is a Gen3 PriusII with leather seats. It is Blue! :)

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    #1 BearZ, Dec 26, 2010
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  2. spiderman

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    Welcome on board BearZ. Glad your lovin your Prius. Just sit back and enjoy the ride!
     
    #2 spiderman, Dec 26, 2010
  3. BearZ

    BearZ New Member

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    Thanks! :)
     
    #3 BearZ, Dec 26, 2010
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    sweet. love the blue.:welcome:all the best!
     
    #4 bisco, Dec 26, 2010
  5. BearZ

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    ^Thanks Bisco
     
    #5 BearZ, Dec 26, 2010
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    :rockon:Welcome to the Prii family!:welcome: Great pic's of your blue baby!
     
    #6 jhinsc, Dec 26, 2010
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    Nice! That blue is the best color IMHO!
     
    #7 Tekdeus, Dec 26, 2010
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    DataWrangler Prius Owner (finally!)

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    Nice photos :welcome:
     
    #8 DataWrangler, Dec 27, 2010
  9. BearZ

    BearZ New Member

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    Where in Houston are you from? I'm from Webster... we should try to get some more Prius owners in the area and have a meet and greet
     
    #9 BearZ, Dec 27, 2010
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    Welcome to the forum. The blue looks great.
     
    #10 Mark57, Dec 27, 2010
  11. GrumpyCabbie

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    Blue seems to be a popular colour in Texas. Is the Prius a rare thing where you live? What has your friends reaction been to the car? How are you enjoying the smooth ride?
     
    #11 GrumpyCabbie, Dec 27, 2010
  12. BearZ

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    ^ Actually from what I've seen there aren't really that many BRM Prii in Houston area.
    My friends absolutely love the color, as do I. The ride is amazing, I'm loving it so far!!
     
    #12 BearZ, Dec 28, 2010
  13. pakitt

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    Welcome to the Forum! and nice pics!

    I see you have standard radio with CD player - could you please tell us how the FM radio performs? do you get some random noises (not that loud compared to the signal - mainly whizzy short noises) when moving the car, that will stop once you stop moving the car?
    Try it please on the strongest FM station in the area - you can select it using the AST function/button and selecting the number 1 station memorised after the scan. Thanks!
     
    #13 pakitt, Dec 28, 2010
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  14. BearZ

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    I don't usually use the radio but I will to give it a try and let you know the results
     
    #14 BearZ, Dec 29, 2010
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    Congrats and welcome to PriusChat. I'm certain your Blue Baby there in Houston will give you years of enjoyment, even though Barcelona Red is the best color ever!

    There's lots to learn from your owner's manual, driving your car and engaging the forum here.

    BTW, what's your car's name? Now get back to class!

    Happy Motoring,

    Tom
     
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  16. BearZ

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    Thanks Tom, actually I have not come up with a name for it yet, but I'm not the kinda guy that names things lol, try not to get too attached in case something happens you know? lol

    @Pakitt
    I tested the radio today and I did not hear any whizzing sounds... seems to be working fine
     
    #16 BearZ, Dec 29, 2010
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    Just got my Prius in blue.....Love it. Only issue is the mobile phone keeps disconnecting from the bluetooth, but thats a minor issue. Love your pictures. Have fun :)
     
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  18. BearZ

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    oh that sucks :(
    but she is pretty ain't she?
     
    #18 BearZ, Dec 29, 2010
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    Congrats! I really love the close up shot of the grill and emblem!
     
    #19 blake918, Dec 29, 2010
  20. pakitt

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    That's interesting - if this is really the case (and you were not just lucky being in a super good reception area), then it might be that they finally fixed the FM radio problem (which BTW presents itself, at least in my case, also in good reception areas)?

    There is a whole, long thread about FM noise problems here.

    Thanks again for checking.
     
    #20 pakitt, Dec 30, 2010
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