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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Reggie870, Feb 21, 2008.

  1. Reggie870

    Reggie870 New Member

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    Greetings fellow Prius converts!

    We just bought a new 2008 spectra blue mica Package #6 Prius. My wife loves all the gadgets the car comes with. We had previously sold our 2005.5 Jetta TDI and were looking for a while as to what to get - and this is what we ended up with. I'm looking forward to discovering more about this fine vehicle.

    Reggie
     
    #1 Reggie870, Feb 21, 2008
  2. patrickindallas

    patrickindallas Shire rat

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    Congrats on the new purchase!

    My wife is in Mexico right now.

    So, I don't have to share!:p
     
    #2 patrickindallas, Feb 21, 2008
  3. Sonny Jim

    Sonny Jim New Member

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    Congrats and :welcome:
     
    #3 Sonny Jim, Feb 21, 2008
  4. lumpy95

    lumpy95 Member

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    Congratulations, Pics?:yo:
     
    #4 lumpy95, Feb 21, 2008
  5. cyberprius

    cyberprius Mtn Bikes don't need foglights

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    Unrelated question to "Lumpy." My dad has wintered in the desert for years and has talked about meeting "Frank Bank" who played Lumpy in the old Leave it to Beaver TV Show.

    I know the odds are slim....but....it would make his day...
     
    #5 cyberprius, Feb 21, 2008
  6. Spectra

    Spectra Amphi-Prius

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    Lumpy drove some late 1930's convertible when he came around to visit Wally, didn't he?
     
    #6 Spectra, Feb 21, 2008
  7. lumpy95

    lumpy95 Member

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    Sorry, No, although I remember that "Lumpy" well, it is not I.:cool:
    Where did your Dad winter?
     
    #7 lumpy95, Feb 21, 2008
  8. N3FOL

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    Congrats:whistle:. I see you are in Cali....50 mpg is not hard to get.:cool:
     
    #8 N3FOL, Feb 22, 2008
  9. rochesteruser

    rochesteruser Cruzin' in Rochester MN

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    That is a really hard color to get these days. I had to wait 6 weeks for mine to come in with a Package #6 Touring Edition in Spectra Blue. [Which I hear is even more rare these days]. I had to drive to Madison Wisconsin to pick it up at Smart Toyota. It was a great purchasing experience. Now I am trying to figure out all the little nuances with this new ride. Lov'em or hate'em the car is pretty fun to drive. I still get horrible gas mileage and my fuel tank just barfed gas last night all over the place, but I find comfort in the thought that its paid off and I at least look like I care about the environment. No more dirty stares by the tree hugging Plain Janes at the Athletic Club. ;) That in itself is worth the $30,000 price tag.
     
    #9 rochesteruser, Feb 22, 2008
  10. Reggie870

    Reggie870 New Member

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    We had never seen this shade of blue before either in a Prius. We were actually looking at the Altima hybrid but the nav package was way too expensive and the fuel economy wasn't as good. I talked the wife into stopping at the Toyota dealer before the Nissan dealer, saw this one on the lot and she was sold!
     
    #10 Reggie870, Feb 22, 2008
  11. cyberprius

    cyberprius Mtn Bikes don't need foglights

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    Palm Desert. Apparently Lumpy ran a "bond business" there after leaving TV behind.
     
    #11 cyberprius, Feb 25, 2008
  12. lumpy95

    lumpy95 Member

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    Ahhh, south of me, BTW just answered the PM.:)
     
    #12 lumpy95, Feb 25, 2008
  13. henningv

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    My wife and I recently purchased a 2008 Touring Package #2. We love everything about the car, especially the 43 mpg we are getting.:)
     
    #13 henningv, Feb 25, 2008
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