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New Prius Owner in PNW

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by PriusTech, Jan 24, 2011.

  1. PriusTech

    PriusTech Member

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    Hello all, new (used) Prius owner here.

    What a nice forum, lots of good info. Looking forward to further communications with the Prius community.

    Been wanting a Prius since the 2nd Gen came out, just got my first Prius 2 weeks ago and I'm excited to drive it. It's a 2005 with 10k, it's slightly wrecked in the front but I've been fixing cars for a while so it shouldn't be too difficult, especially with a resource like this forum to refer to.

    I've been an auto tech, mostly dealers, since 1980. I'm currently working as a Toyota dealer tech. Believe it or not there are some honest dealers and dealer techs out there. So any questions about dealers and/or Toyota ask away and I'll try to answer.
     
    #1 PriusTech, Jan 24, 2011
  2. BhamPrius

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    Welcome aboard!

    I'm actually going to Seattle this week to pick up my first Prius--2010 Gen 3 (used and being sold by a private owner)! I have a couple of questions for you since you work as a dealer tech:

    1. Does the 2-year, 25K miles maintenance plan transfer with ownership (aka--can I get a free oil change and tire rotation on the used car I'm buying (it currently is less than 2 years old and has 24K miles on it)?

    2. What dealership do you work at?--if I came in for a visit, would you be able to disable the constant beeps when in reverse and seatbelts are not engaged? Would this be covered under warranty or a free service?

    Thanks!
     
    #2 BhamPrius, Jan 24, 2011
  3. twittel

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    Congrats on acquiring your Prius. 10K miles for a 6yo vehicle sounds suspect. The mileage implies the car has not been driven. Maybe the odo is broken, but not reported.

    Happy Motoring,

    Tom
     
    #3 twittel, Jan 24, 2011
  4. PriusTech

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    It was owned by the state government, they got it in a fender bender in fall 2010, it had that mileage when it changed owners.

    Probably a vehicle of someone with a desk job that required limited work related trips. You can kind of tell there's not really any wear anywhere, just the crash damage.
     
    #4 PriusTech, Feb 7, 2011
  5. seatown7

    seatown7 Northwest Prius Dork

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    Where do you work? I'm a newbie and am looking for a dealer...not a stealer...
     
    #5 seatown7, Feb 7, 2011
  6. BhamPrius

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    Rodland Toyota is Everett has the best prices around, according to my research over the past month or so. I just bought from them last night and they were superfantastic!
     
    #6 BhamPrius, Feb 7, 2011
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  7. seatown7

    seatown7 Northwest Prius Dork

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    Thanks Bham...I love Bellyham BTW...rode my bike from Seattle to your fair city a while back...finished with pizza at La Fiamma and wine at The Purple Smile...and excellent day indeed.
     
    #7 seatown7, Feb 7, 2011
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    Welcome and thanks for your knowledgeable posts. :)
     
    #8 F8L, Feb 7, 2011
  9. lyin4rmu

    lyin4rmu New Member

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    welcome to the forums!
     
    #9 lyin4rmu, Feb 8, 2011
  10. mard0ck

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    What a nice community here good people and lot of info's anyway jut bought my new Prius happy riding pipz..
     
    #10 mard0ck, Feb 10, 2011
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