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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by MacStainless, May 22, 2010.

  1. MacStainless

    MacStainless My other car is a Delorean

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    Hello Prius owners! I wanted to introduce myself, as I just joined today. I've been looking into purchasing a TCUV Prius for the past couple of weeks and this forum has come up on my google searches time after time. So far, this seems to be THE place for info and already this is a place with a wealth of information for me.

    It looks like I'll be joining the green revolution tomorrow! Last night I checked out an '08 Prius and I'll be picking it up tomorrow from my local dealer. I know I'll have a ton of questions (like what do the 5 buttons on the rear view mirror do) and I hope to get a lot of great info out of everyone here!

    For now, I'm just excited to get into my new-to-me Prius in less than 24-hours and to rock the MPG's.
     
    #1 MacStainless, May 22, 2010
  2. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    Welcome aboard! Had to look up TCUV... :)
     
    #2 spiderman, May 22, 2010
  3. Canuck

    Canuck Member

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    It's always a pleasure to welcome another intelligent person to our world. I'm certain you will never regret the choice of owning a Prius.
    Yes, we are blessed here with extremely knowledgeable folks who would most likely have an answer to any question you might ask.
    I would recommend doing an initial search throughout the PC forum to get a feeling for what information is already well documented.
    :welcome:
    Gary
     
    #3 Canuck, May 22, 2010
  4. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    MACstainles??!? I'm macMASTER! Hahaha! :D Welcome!

    Ahhh I remember when I bought my used new Prius 8 months ago. What a great time....Enough reminiscing. Enjoy your new car, read these boards whenever you have a question or are just bored. We take care of each other here, you are in good hands.
     
    #4 macmaster05, May 22, 2010
  5. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    Ditto. I've never heard the TCUV acronym before.
     
    #5 cwerdna, May 22, 2010
  6. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    I know there are 3 garage door opener buttons and I think On and off for the auto-dim mirror
     
    #6 JimboPalmer, May 22, 2010
  7. MacStainless

    MacStainless My other car is a Delorean

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    Thanks so much for the welcome guys! I guess I was too assuming in my Toyota knowledge, TCUV = Toyota Certified Used Vehicle. :)

    MacMaster, good to know you're the master! My forum name is based on my love for Mac's and my other car, a Delorean, which is stainless steel.

    Anyhow, I took ownership of my Prius yesterday and I'm already learning what it can do, it's odd technical limitations, annoyances with my iPhone and the immense distraction that is the MFD. In other words: I love it!! :)

    I already have some iPhone / iPod questions so I'm gonna post it in the appropriate place. Thank you all again!
     
    #7 MacStainless, May 24, 2010
  8. zenMachine

    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    I think one is to eject a distracting/talkative passenger. But I've never tried it myself... :)

    Welcome aboard!
     
    #8 zenMachine, May 25, 2010
  9. The Electric Me

    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

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    So is your other car really a Delorean? Because I'm pretty sure from watching all the "Back To The Future" movies that if you park a Delorean next to a Prius you risk ripping a hole in the fabric of time and space.
     
    #9 The Electric Me, May 25, 2010
  10. chuckknight

    chuckknight New Member

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    #10 chuckknight, May 25, 2010
  11. MacStainless

    MacStainless My other car is a Delorean

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    Yup. My 'fun' car is an '81 DMC with 39k on it. I've had it for 5 years. My friends got me a hoverboard earlier this year but I haven't picked up a Flux yet. In due time.

    Anyhow, as the saying goes 'pix or it didn't happen', I attached one here. This is a silly landmark on Long Island I visited back in March.
     

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  12. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    I built my own, and installed it in the Prius.
    [IMGLINK]http://www.willieyee.info/FluxCap.jpg[/IMGLINK]
    When we get this baby up to 88 MPG, your gonna see some serious $#!+ !!
     
    #12 Doc Willie, May 30, 2010
  13. ski.dive

    ski.dive Active Member

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    *MacStainless, I PURCHASE A BRAND NEW 1982 DELOREAN BACK IN 1982,
    WORSE CAR I'VE EVER OWNED.

    JUNK, JUNK, JUNK, SOLD IT AFTER A YEAR,
    TOO MUCH COCAINE WENT INTO THE CONCEPT...:car::welcome:
     
    #13 ski.dive, May 30, 2010
  14. chuckknight

    chuckknight New Member

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    Just watch out for the Libyans!
     
    #14 chuckknight, May 30, 2010
  15. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    Ready:

    [IMGLINK]http://www.willieyee.info/ZHPhaser-1.jpg[/IMGLINK]
     
    #15 Doc Willie, May 31, 2010
  16. chuckknight

    chuckknight New Member

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    Is that Phaser 2? Very cool!
     
    #16 chuckknight, May 31, 2010
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