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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by cooper_s_1275, Mar 6, 2011.

  1. cooper_s_1275

    cooper_s_1275 Prius Newbie

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    Hello All, I am totally new to Prius, how new? I bought my car second hand and I don't even have it yet, and this is my first Hybrid. Nice to meet you all and I am looking foward to learn heaps from everyone...:rockon:

    Blessings
    Clement
     
    #1 cooper_s_1275, Mar 6, 2011
  2. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Hi Clement and welcome to Priuschat! :welcome:
    When you get your car, please post some pictures.
     
    #2 TonyPSchaefer, Mar 6, 2011
  3. jdcollins5

    jdcollins5 Senior Member

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    Welcome Clement. Let us know what you think once you get it and have a chance to get familiar with it.
     
    #3 jdcollins5, Mar 6, 2011
  4. macmaster05

    macmaster05 Senor Member

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    Cool. Hong Kong. Welcome dude.
     
    #4 macmaster05, Mar 6, 2011
  5. spiderman

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    Welcome aboard! Tell us the story on how your came to purchase your Prius.
     
    #5 spiderman, Mar 6, 2011
  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Hello and :welcome: to PriusChat! Let us know your experiences driving a Prius in HK.
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, Mar 6, 2011
  7. stream

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    Congrats--enjoy.
     
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  8. cooper_s_1275

    cooper_s_1275 Prius Newbie

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    Hi everyone, it's been nice to have such a warm welcome from you guys... I will surely post some feedback, but my guess is that a prius will suit HK's traffic style, which is traffic jam 24/7...

    I used to be a manual car person, I've driven a manual sporty car since I first got my licence.... but eventually my Euro R was crashed last month, and I thought Prius is going to be a good choice to save some bucks on fuel while I am regaining my no claim bonus with insurance.... that's why I'm getting the Prius....

    I am going to pick it up this afternoon... hopefully everything runs well....
     
    #8 cooper_s_1275, Mar 6, 2011
  9. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    I took a pic of 2010 Prius when I was in HK last year. I was surprised to see the progress / contrast in technology with the taxis (very old Toyota model).
     
    #9 usbseawolf2000, Mar 7, 2011
  10. ahmeow

    ahmeow Prius Lover

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    Welcome abord. Soon you will know lots of good guys here. Full of knowledge and experience. Any question in the future,just ask. We are happy to answer.:welcome:
     
    #10 ahmeow, Mar 7, 2011
  11. hamil33

    hamil33 Junior Member

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    Welcome. Judging by your Cooper S, I am assuming that you either have or had a Mini. If so, be sure and let us know how you think the Prius stacks up again the Cooper, in fit and finish, as well as general driveability.
     
    #11 hamil33, Mar 7, 2011
  12. cooper_s_1275

    cooper_s_1275 Prius Newbie

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    Ha, good spot buddy, yes my first car is a 1991 Mini Cooper S 1275... actually being a Prius owner the 2nd day feels quite great, the car is a great drive and it feels like a normal automobile... but I have to say, as a new owner, the dash is really a distraction from the road as I cant go against the temptation of looking at it... but otherwise, the car is comfortable, easy to drive and surprisingly less body roll than I expected. I am planning to lower it too... what springs you guys suggest??
     
    #12 cooper_s_1275, Mar 8, 2011
  13. hamil33

    hamil33 Junior Member

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    Thanks for the reply. In 1964-65 I was returning to the States from abroad. I kept up with rally racing at the time and knew that the Mini Cooper was dominating rallying. I came back convinced to buy a Mini as soon as possible. On the way to the dealership I had to pass a BMW lot and so went in and looked at the 2002. To make a long story short, I ended up buying the BMW 2002. I have always wondered about that decision. I do however, think that the 2002 was probably the best all-around car I ever owned. The number of cars I have owned passed 30 long ago.

    Yea, the Prius feeds us a lot of info, and it is tempting to look at the display constantly. Rest assured that the need to look at it 100% of the time will pass and you'll be like most of us who only look about 90% of the time.

    Congrats again. (Can't help you on the springs question.)
     
    #13 hamil33, Mar 8, 2011
  14. cooper_s_1275

    cooper_s_1275 Prius Newbie

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    Gee..... you've got a 2002? was it a Tii?? I love those cars.... I meant, those cars back in the past was light, direct and fun to drive... It was hard to find one now a days.... I've got a diecast model of the 2002 Turbo still... but in my mind, the new generation Mini was not that good... in short, it is not a Mini, it can be called a small car, but it is definitely not the Mini from the first generation... maybe the old one is too good as a classic...

    hahaha, looking at the dash 90% of time is not a lot better than 100% of time.... but i reckon that screen gives you a lot of reminder on how you behave on your foot, so it's extremely important to read it if you want to do a good MPG...
     
    #14 cooper_s_1275, Mar 8, 2011
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