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New Owner - 2008 Prius

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Illinois Jim, Mar 22, 2010.

  1. Illinois Jim

    Illinois Jim New Member

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    Hello all. We just purchased a 2008 Priuis Barcelona Red with 26,900 miles on it. Car looks brand new, drives beautifully and has a Clean Carfax and Autocheck. Paid 15,400 for it. Hopefully got a good deal. Had been looking for a couple of months and this seemed to be the best, plus I had to have red!

    Anyway, we're excited about our purchase, and I'm glad to find this board with its great advice.
     
    #1 Illinois Jim, Mar 22, 2010
  2. Prius 07

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    :welcome:Jim to PC and congrats on your new car! You got a good deal with very low mileage on a 2008. I already have 50K miles on my 2007. Enjoy your new car:)
     
    #2 Prius 07, Mar 22, 2010
  3. Sheepdog

    Sheepdog C'Mere Sheepie!

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    welcome! I have a Barcelona red as well and my mileage is just over 30K. awesome car. nice to know my car still has good value altho frankly it doesnt matter. I wont sell this car ever. My wife has one in same year only light blue. The most I have ever paid for gs was $17 a week for a whole lot of driving. The Expedition was over 100 a week! and that was gas prices before the Prius in 08!

    You did very well. Enjoy your car in confidence. It is one of the finest engineered cars rolling!
     
    #3 Sheepdog, Mar 22, 2010
  4. Rokeby

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    Indeed, :welcome: to PRIUSchat :wave:

    Barcelona Red, you gotta' love it!
    Our Amapola -- with a few mods:

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    #4 Rokeby, Mar 22, 2010
  5. exbauer

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    congrats. enjoy the car. pics?
     
    #5 exbauer, Mar 22, 2010
  6. Illinois Jim

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    Thanks all for the welcome! This board is great - I've learned so much just by browsing around the different forums. I'll try and get some pics this week and post. I'm looking forward to long-term ownership of my new (used) Prius!
     
    #6 Illinois Jim, Mar 22, 2010
  7. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    Hey. Another Chicago guy! Tell me if you find a good dealership service department (Please?).
     
    #7 a_gray_prius, Mar 22, 2010
  8. Illinois Jim

    Illinois Jim New Member

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    Thanks Gray. I'm planning on using Libertyville Toyota as they are less than a mile from my house. Where do you go for service?
     
    #8 Illinois Jim, Mar 23, 2010
  9. don_chuwish

    don_chuwish Well Seasoned Member

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    Wow, excellent deal at that price. Private sale or dealer? Welcome to PC and enjoy the car. Just be careful with the Energy display at first, it can be too distracting!

    - D
     
    #9 don_chuwish, Mar 23, 2010
  10. Illinois Jim

    Illinois Jim New Member

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    I hear you on the screen - it really is mesmorizing! Bought it from a Ford dealer.
     
    #10 Illinois Jim, Mar 23, 2010
  11. boppo

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    The poor guy traded in a better car then he bought. go figure
     
    #11 boppo, Mar 23, 2010
  12. whitney0125

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    I love the color or your choice which is red. And you are lucky to find that price for the car.
     
    #12 whitney0125, Mar 23, 2010
  13. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    Unfortunately I can't really make any positive recommendations based on my own experience with dealer service departments who all appear to have been too busy taking customers' money to actually do quality work on my car. I've had one dealership totally fail to do a oil change properly and I'm honestly starting to ask myself why I bring the car to the dealership at all if I have to personally double-check all the work they do. Now I understand why virtually all the Toyota dealerships in Chicago show a 1-2 star rating on Google maps (query: Toyota dealership near Chicago).
     
    #13 a_gray_prius, Mar 23, 2010
  14. exbauer

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    I like Breademan in Park Ridge. That might be far for you. Otherwise, if I have to use one in the city I would choose Grossinger City Toyota. They have a new facility by North and Halsted.
     
    #14 exbauer, Mar 29, 2010
  15. exbauer

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    Illinois Jim, I am looking for a 2008 in Chicago and wanted to know what package you got on yours. Also, which Ford dealer did you go to?
     
    #15 exbauer, Mar 31, 2010
  16. rlr66

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    Hey Jim - Congrats. She sounds beautiful. Best of luck!!:D
     
    #16 rlr66, Mar 31, 2010
  17. bisco

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    nice to have you aboard jim and wife! my 08 has 20,000. 2nd prius is an 04. i think you're gonna love it and the great people here at p/c.!
    all the best!
    paul.
     
    #17 bisco, Mar 31, 2010
  18. davidj08

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    Congratulations to you on a great purchase. We have an '08 with 32k on it. Great car. Once you own one, you quickly realize everything else on the road is so 20th Century! May I offer you two thoughts based on our personal experience:
    1. Others at PC have described the gas gauge as the "guess gauge." They are not far off the mark. It can be fairly unreliable.
    2. If your Prius has Goodyear Integrity tires (OE tires), beware of wet weather. They are not up to the task.

    Enjoy your Prius.
     
    #18 davidj08, Mar 31, 2010
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