New Prius Owner

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by M. L., Dec 15, 2013.

  1. M. L.

    M. L. New Member

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    I just bought my new 2013 Nautical Blue Metallic Prius yesterday. I was driving a 2000 Chevy Cavalier before, so this is quite the step up! So far I'm happy with my first car purchase, and I'm sure that will continue as I get used to it. Any and all suggestions are welcome! I'm glad I found this forum so I can maximize my Prius ownership. =)
     
    #1 M. L., Dec 15, 2013
  2. JMD

    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    Congrats on the new car. Only advise get a good coat of wax on the car every so often
     
    #2 JMD, Dec 15, 2013
  3. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    welcome aboard and enjoy the ride! just drive it and visit this site often.
     
    #3 spiderman, Dec 15, 2013
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    all the best!(y)
     
    #4 bisco, Dec 15, 2013
  5. El Dobro

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    A guy at work is working on putting 300,000mi. on his Cavalier, he's happy with it. You made a wise replacement choice.

    And,

    Gooble gobble gooble gobble, we accept her, one of us one of us! :D
     
    #5 El Dobro, Dec 16, 2013
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  6. xliderider

    xliderider Senior Member

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    Very nice color, my favorite. :D

    I feel the factory horns in the Prius are woefully inadequate. There is an excellent writeup for an inexpensive horn upgrade, link is in my signature below. I truly believe that this upgrade has paid for itself many times over, as I've had to use my upgraded horns several times already. ;)
     
    #6 xliderider, Dec 16, 2013
  7. Jumping Jehosaphat

    Jumping Jehosaphat Junior Member

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    Congrats!
     
    #7 Jumping Jehosaphat, Dec 17, 2013
  8. Okinawa

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    Suggestion. Click on to You Tube, type in "How to drive a Prius". Watch a couple of the videos and you will get the idea of how to coast for max gasoline mileage. You have a great car. Enjoy it.
     
    #8 Okinawa, Dec 30, 2013
  9. JC91006

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    This coming from someone in Hawaii? Horns? Serious?

    And OP - Welcome!
     
    #9 JC91006, Dec 30, 2013
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