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Just drove home my new II White

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by janemancini, Dec 5, 2010.

  1. janemancini

    janemancini New Member

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    Big thanks to fshagan for helping me with pricing, and so glad I found this forum :)

    I just got my new car home, and the drive was great, very excited.
    This car is much nicer than I thought. Very happy with it.
    Can't wait to take it on a road trip to NorCal or Vegas.

    It is a II, Blizzard White with Misty Grey interior, and has floor mats, cargo mat/cover/net, and first aid kit.

    I think I got a pretty good deal, msrp was $24,060, and I paid $21,690 plus tax, and got .9% for 60 months with 0 down.

    So happy I chose to get this car !!
     
  2. GrumpyCabbie

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    Welcome

    You'll grow to love the car even more - just wait until you have to fill it up and how much it costs.
     
  3. janemancini

    janemancini New Member

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    Thanks - I'm sure I will !!


     
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    Welcome! Great color choice and a great deal.
     
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    Congrats on the new car! I second the props on your color choice, it's clearly the best choice!
     
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    Welcome and congratulations. Enjoy your new ride.
     
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    Congrats on your new Prius and welcome to PriusChat. Your owner's manual is loaded with useful information and how-to's, so be sure to spend some time reading.

    Happy Motoring,

    tom
     
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    Congrats--enjoy!
     
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Congrats!
    All the best!
     
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  10. janemancini

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    Thanks everyone, sure appreciate it.

    Great tip on the manual, yes, I can already tell I need to read that thing -
    I was stuck leaving the dealer - How do I drive this again? Pretty funny ...

    Just a little feedback in the almost 1 day since I've had this car -
    I have owned over two dozen cars in my life, some cheap and some not so cheap, and I have never been so floored by getting so much car for so little money. It's just amazing !!

    During delivery, I was pointed out to like 10 different features I had no clue this car even had. Just an awesome experience - which I'm sure will only become better. :)

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  11. usbseawolf2000

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    Great to hear you are enjoying it.
     
  12. janemancini

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    Thanks - great audio setup on yours !!


     
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    I started mine with a pretty basic package (with SKS and Rearview Cam). I have a lot of mods done to it.

    Do you plan on adding / upgrading it any time soon? Tint maybe?
     
  14. janemancini

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    Ya, I checked some of your links, awesome car !!

    The only thing I will be doing is the stereo - I don't really need Nav ... but will be getting a head unit, an amp and aftermarket speakers ..
    I have a place I deal with - and they do real nice work.
    Probably won't get it done till after the new year, but will post some pics once it's done.


     
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    congrat! i wish we could get nice rebate and almost 0% on financing here in Canada......but like usual we can keep dreaming!
     
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    Welcome to the club!!!!!
     
  17. janemancini

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    Thanks - just took my first road trip ... from Palm Springs to Los Angeles ... drove around a bit over two days, and then back ... Had a GREAT time ... this car ROCKS !!! and got over 51 mpg .... just laughing, never had this much fun in a car this inexpensive ~
     
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    Congrats on the new Prius. You'll love it! I liked mine so much, so did the wife, we bought another. We have one black, and one white.
     
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    That's awesome ... my spouse has the Honda Insight ... got it when they had that great lease deal early this year ... I do like that car alot as well ... the gas mileage is not as good .. but I have always liked Honda's. I can see us getting another Prius when the Honda lease is over ..

    I just noticed a black Prius the other day - they are really sharp.


     
  20. janemancini

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    Ok, the only bad part is the stereo, but I would rather put my own system in any way. This car could of come with no radio, and it would have been fine. Thought I would upgrade later, but can't stand not having good sound. Should have it finished in 10 days. Going with a new head unit,
    amp, and new speakers. Didn't think I would do a sub in the back, but might as well :) nothing giant, probably just a 10 inch.


    edit - vehicle will be done in a week ... Getting a Kenwood head unit, Focal speakers, Arc Amp,
    and a JL or Focal subwoofer in the rear ...