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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by ALB813, Feb 17, 2008.

  1. ALB813

    ALB813 New Member

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    Hello!

    My name is Audra and I am a Computer Teacher on Long Island. I am very concerned about the environment, gas prices and the world in general. I have been waiting for my Volvo S60 lease to end so I could get a Prius! I'm going from 16.3 mpg to HEAVEN!

    I finally picked it up on Thursday 2/14 and love it already! I feel like a teenager trying to do all my mom's errands just so I have an excuse to get behind the wheel!

    Mine is White with Grey interior, package 5! YAY!:p

    Audra
     
    #1 ALB813, Feb 17, 2008
  2. JimboK

    JimboK One owner, low mileage

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    Welcome, Audra, to PriusChat and Prius-dom!
     
    #2 JimboK, Feb 17, 2008
  3. Jack66

    Jack66 Kinda Jovial Member

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    Welcome, Audra! You won't be disappointed with your Prius and Priuschat will be a great resource for you.
     
    #3 Jack66, Feb 17, 2008
  4. Syclone

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    Come and join us at the next LIPOG meeting in the parking lot behind Houlihan's on RT 110 in Farmingdale. Second Sunday in March at Noon.
     
    #4 Syclone, Feb 17, 2008
  5. Steamboatsig

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    Hi Audra,

    I also came from a Volvo lease, an S60R to be exact. I can't tell you how much I love my Prius.

    Congrats. Now go take some pics and post them for us! :)

    Conrad
     
    #5 Steamboatsig, Feb 17, 2008
  6. N3FOL

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    Welcome Audra. I didn't realize that an S60 actually was that bad. :eek:

    The Prius seems to be an excellent green car. I've owned mine for about 3 months now and I am loving it. I just can't keep it clean enough due to the weather. We are having some light rain tonight and a 50% chance of precip. :mad:

    Drive safe and enjoy your high mpg returns. Regards.
     
    #6 N3FOL, Feb 17, 2008
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    moregas New Member

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  8. Steamboatsig

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    I had the 300hp version of the S60. The computer on my car hovered around 17-20 mpg. Audra must have been driving with a lead foot. Lol. Turbo = more air = more gas. Either way, 16 mpg is pretty bad.
     
    #8 Steamboatsig, Feb 17, 2008
  9. ALB813

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    LOL!:plane:

    I do have a lead foot, but I had the Turbo AWD S60... I loved it, but it didn't love me or my wallet!!
     
    #9 ALB813, Feb 22, 2008
  10. ALB813

    ALB813 New Member

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    Thanks for the invite - I will do my best to be there!! Getting my PhD and I am slammed with writing and reading.:p
     
    #10 ALB813, Feb 22, 2008
  11. sugar land dave

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    :welcome:

    Those Super Whites are nice! Glad you have joined us and will help us offset some SUVs. ;)
     
    #11 sugar land dave, Feb 22, 2008
  12. limetime13

    limetime13 Junior Member

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    Hi and Welcome! I am also a former Volvo owner (though I still have two wagons that my kids are driving). Mine was a Cross Country Turbo and I averaged 19 mpg - and that was with conservative driving.

    Now it's so much fun to see 40+ mpg (cold weather) and I KNOW it will be awesome when the temp is above 50.

    Filling up the tank for $22 can't do anything but put a smile on your face!!!!! :D
     
    #12 limetime13, Feb 22, 2008
  13. patrickindallas

    patrickindallas Shire rat

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    :high5:

    Cool!

    A computer teacher!

    Happy hacking!
     
    #13 patrickindallas, Feb 22, 2008
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