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Help for a pruis buyer...

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by halleyscomet, Feb 15, 2008.

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  1. glavigne

    glavigne New Member

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    I am to shopping for a Prius loaded package 6, if you think 28k is alot try going to TOYOTA CANADA : TOYOTA.CA LANGUAGE and see how we in Canada pay too much, like 38k when our dollar is often at par, lol. I would get the options you want on the car, built in is always nicer and "neat" no wires haging or gps stuck to your windsheild or dash...good luck!! I am giving up my VW Passat TDI 04 which gets 40mpg for a Prius, I hope Im doing the right thing....
     
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  2. halleyscomet

    halleyscomet New Member

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  3. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Woo-hoo! :_> So, whattya think so far?
     
    #23 richard schumacher, Mar 8, 2008
  4. halleyscomet

    halleyscomet New Member

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    I love it! Such a fun car with so much to learm! Totally worth every penny.
     
    #24 halleyscomet, Mar 8, 2008
  5. Jack66

    Jack66 Kinda Jovial Member

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    Amen!
     
    #25 Jack66, Mar 8, 2008
  6. dogfriend

    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

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    I don't even mind sending in the car payment, because I like the car so much. :p
     
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  7. halleyscomet

    halleyscomet New Member

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    we got him on Thursday night and came straight home, Friday I went out shopping (took a vacation day to spend with him!) and 7 people asked me questions about him! I was shocked... this is thefirst time I've driven a car that got so much attention, since my first car (71 VW Karman Ghia)
     
    #27 halleyscomet, Mar 9, 2008
  8. halleyscomet

    halleyscomet New Member

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    It's just a shame that our weather is so yucky, I did drive him earlier saturday, before the snow. We have about 3 inches and snow/ice today, so I'll have to just "pretend" to drive him in the garage. I'm going to learn about the nav system today.
     
    #28 halleyscomet, Mar 9, 2008
  9. HardCase

    HardCase SilverPineMica, the green one

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    A 71 Karman Ghia.....wow, that brings back some memories. My first car was a '67 Beetle. Those were the days. I haven't laid eyes on a KG in ages, imagine that they must be a bit of a collector's item anymore.

    Congratulations on the Prius!! Too bad about the weather, though. Not wanting to encourage high-risk behavior or anything, but I bought my Prius in late December and had a planned trip to visit family in Minneapolis a week later, set out in a snow-storm. I hit 200 miles of whiteout/blizzard conditions and 4-6" of unplowed snow on I-90 and the Prius (even wearing the frequently bitched-about Goodyear Integrities.....I'd tried to find some Blizzaks or other decent snow tire before the trip, but none were to behad here in remote Montana) did fine, I kept my speed in the 55 range (pretending it was still the days of the "double-nickel") and didn't have any trouble at all. In fact, I decided against bothering with snow tires after that experience. Oh well, spring cannot be too far off......:cool:
     
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  10. halleyscomet

    halleyscomet New Member

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    going to venture out in a little while, just to drive.. roads are clear now.
     
    #30 halleyscomet, Mar 9, 2008
  11. onlynark

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    may I ask why you didnt want to finance through the dealership?
     
    #31 onlynark, Mar 10, 2008
  12. halleyscomet

    halleyscomet New Member

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    Our credit isn't perfect, our bank gave us 7.5%
    and then took 1% off the rate when we signed up for direct payment monthly from our checking account.. 6.5% interest for 72 mos.. which is better than my dealer could get me.
     
    #32 halleyscomet, Mar 10, 2008
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