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New 2010 Prius IV Owner

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by WafflesMcDuff, Sep 20, 2010.

  1. WafflesMcDuff

    WafflesMcDuff Junior Member

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    Last Thursday I went down to Toyota of Huntington and checked out the 2010 Prius IV. I was so impressed I traded in my 2009 Civic Hybrid.

    I got a 2010 Prius IV. Black with Grey Leather Interior, Nav, Solar Roof, Moonroof.

    It was a no-brainer, really.

    My Civic Hybrid was rated at 50MPG. I was getting 33MPG.
    My new Prius is rated at 50MPG. I'm getting more like 60MPG.

    My Civic Hybrid's batteries and electric motor were located between the back seat and the trunk, consuming most of the trunk space and making it the only civic I've ever seen without a fold down rear seat.

    My Prius has plentiful trunk space and a fold down rear seat. making it the most spacious car I've ever owned.

    I'm SOOOOO happy right now.

    I picked up my car on Friday. I drove it all weekend and then on my way back filled up on cheap New Jersey gas.

    I drove 120 miles since that fillup and my gas gauge has only decreased by 1 notch. I can't wait to see what kind of mileage I'm getting after the break-in period!!
     
    #1 WafflesMcDuff, Sep 20, 2010
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Congrats and welcome to PriusChat!
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Sep 20, 2010
  3. stream

    stream Senior Member

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    Congrats--enjoy.
     
    #3 stream, Sep 20, 2010
  4. samsprius1

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    Yeah, It's the first car that I have had that gets more gas mileage than It said on the window sticker!! Great car,
    you will be more than happy with it!
    :D
     
    #4 samsprius1, Sep 20, 2010
  5. spiderman

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    Welcome aboard! Yeah, my neighbor wanted a Prius but ended up with a HCH during C4C. He is not a very happy camper but unwilling to take the loss of trading/selling it now.
     
    #5 spiderman, Sep 20, 2010
  6. gossamar

    gossamar New Member

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    Congrats to a fellow IV owner. We got ours on Friday night as well...only it is blue with no sunroof
     
    #6 gossamar, Sep 20, 2010
  7. Mr. D

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    GREAT choice........You will love the Prius
     
    #7 Mr. D, Sep 20, 2010
  8. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    For some reasons, I like reading posts like yours.
     
    #8 usbseawolf2000, Sep 20, 2010
  9. Penny's Dad

    Penny's Dad New Member

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    Remember the Prius Mantra every time you start it up!

    Drive the future!
     
    #9 Penny's Dad, Sep 22, 2010
  10. jayrider

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    Hve 2500 miles on my IV and have never been happier with buying a car. Roomy, smooth, quick, and great mpg. Wondered why there was no beep if you left the headlights on. Seemed odd until I saw them automatically shut off. Couldn't find any reference to that feature in the manual. Also love the way the headrests fold forward to facilitate dropping the seatbacks.
     
    #10 jayrider, Sep 24, 2010
  11. nymjk

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    Congratulations and welcome to the world of Prius! :welcome:
    I too purchased mine at Huntington Toyota, in May. 7800 miles later and I'm in love! Only thing is I wish, like you, I'd gone for the IV. I didn't want to spring for the extra $2000. Who knew I'd love the car this much? The Boss (you know who I mean!) laughs and laughs and says the same thing: who knew? There's a V in my future, I can feel it!
     
    #11 nymjk, Sep 28, 2010
  12. pikesfish

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    CONGRATS to you....enjoy it.
     
    #12 pikesfish, Sep 30, 2010
  13. The Electric Me

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    Okay, I'll open the can of worms...

    How were you averaging 33 mpg on a less than 2 year old Civic Hybrid? My Honda Fit is averaging around 31 mpg.

    Seriously? Congratulations on your IMO HSD upgrade....but do you think that was the reality for The HCH or did you have a problem somewhere?
     
    #13 The Electric Me, Sep 30, 2010
  14. Pre-iFoc-i

    Pre-iFoc-i Pre-iFoc-i

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    Welcome, indeed! Have fun (but on "Joisey" highways? Really?! Just teasing; I am often in CT/NY/NJ and always plan for fillerup by one of those courteus gas attendants...). Try coming north and cruising around MA/VT/NH/ME back roads -- come now and join all the leaf peepers!~PF
     
    #14 Pre-iFoc-i, Sep 30, 2010
  15. tickmark40

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    Congrats on a great decision. I have a IV and I am happier with it every mile I drive.
    I have a little over 5200 miles on it now...
    Enjoy, Enjoy, Enjoy!!!!
     
    #15 tickmark40, Sep 30, 2010
  16. rebenson

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    congratulations on the new Prius! Have had my 2010 Prius III with sun roof option over the IV, since end of May. Only have 2K but extremely happy with the decision.
    I also am getting much better mileage than expected (54MPG and rising)!
     
    #16 rebenson, Sep 30, 2010
  17. MrGuardia

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    congrats man. i just got my III on monday and i love it.
     
    #17 MrGuardia, Oct 1, 2010
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