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Which one would you pick? A brand new 2010 top of the line 3rd gen prius? or a free conversion of

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by burritos, May 18, 2009.

  1. burritos

    burritos Senior Member

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    your existing prius to a plug in? You can't opt for the first and then sell it. A conversion will void any warranties you have with toyota.
     
    #1 burritos, May 18, 2009
  2. TonyPSchaefer

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    Re: Which one would you pick? A brand new 2010 top of the line 3rd gen prius? or a free conversion o

    Pimped-out 2010. Hands down.
     
    #2 TonyPSchaefer, May 19, 2009
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    Re: Which one would you pick? A brand new 2010 top of the line 3rd gen prius? or a free conversion o

    It depends on which one came with signal mirrors.
     
    #3 Stev0, May 19, 2009
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    Re: Which one would you pick? A brand new 2010 top of the line 3rd gen prius? or a free conversion o

    I'm with Tony - I'll take that 2010 and wait for the next plug-in.
     
    #4 judymcfarland, May 19, 2009
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    Re: Which one would you pick? A brand new 2010 top of the line 3rd gen prius? or a free conversion o

    I'll go with my baby with the plug-in modifications. The company covers whatever part of the warranty is voided and the mileage is absolutely absurd.
     
    #5 nooaah, May 19, 2009
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    Re: Which one would you pick? A brand new 2010 top of the line 3rd gen prius? or a free conversion o

    I would prefer the plugin mod myself.
     
    #6 burritos, May 19, 2009
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    Plug in for me.
     
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    Re: Which one would you pick? A brand new 2010 top of the line 3rd gen prius? or a free conversion o

    plug in for me as well.
     
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    Re: Which one would you pick? A brand new 2010 top of the line 3rd gen prius? or a free conversion o

    2010 for sure, I have no place to recharge a plug in living in an apartment and I drive 40 miles to work with no place to plug in at work.

    meaning that a plug in would be more expensive since I would deplete my charge going to work
     
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    Re: Which one would you pick? A brand new 2010 top of the line 3rd gen prius? or a free conversion o

    plug in for sure.
     
    #10 toxicity, May 20, 2009
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    Re: Which one would you pick? A brand new 2010 top of the line 3rd gen prius? or a free conversion o


    This is close to the question I have been wrestling with. Trying to decide between a 2009, and a 2010. My other idea is buying a used 2006/ 2007, with just a few thousand miles left on the warranty, and paying for the conversion.

    My thinking is, if it's still under warranty, anything major wrong with it would fixed, and I wouldn't be loosing much voiding the warranty. Buying a 2009, or 2010, and paying for the conversion is out of my reach money wise.

    Wherecan I read more about the company covering the voided warranty?

    As for this question. I don't own a Prius yet, but if I did.... I"d take the plug in, in a heart beat.
     
    #11 Bob 411, May 20, 2009
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