Newbie with 2012 prius 3

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by anixon92, Jan 19, 2014.

  1. anixon92

    anixon92 Junior Member

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    hello
    This is my new used 2012 prius 3 with 44,500 miles on it. trailer 012.jpg
    Is there any tricks I need to know about this car. I just brought it Monday and love it so far. It took me a long time deciding to buy or not because of all the tech. things on it. One thing was can't hear the thing running. I just can't get the hang of all computer stuff, still learning to operatated all the stuff. I trade my pick up in on it and was getting 14-16mpg on truck. Drive a total of 35 miles a day to and from work. I do have to purchase 2 tires for the front
     
    #1 anixon92, Jan 19, 2014
  2. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Looks sharp! Nice! :D
    Just check out this site and read the forums. Lots of info!
     
    #2 retired4999, Jan 19, 2014
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    no tricks, just experience. congrats and enjoy, all the best!(y)
     
    #3 bisco, Jan 19, 2014
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    Congrats on the new car! I hope you continue to love it. You'll learn a lot from this community!
     
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  5. anixon92

    anixon92 Junior Member

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    thanks all. this is a great site. I been reading.
     
    #5 anixon92, Jan 19, 2014
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    please be aware that your tires need to be low rolling resistance tire like the Michelin AS savers
     
    #6 matt b., Jan 19, 2014
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    Congratulations , enjoy
    .... Tips .. Tire pressure 42 front 40 rear , grill blocking if in cold winter conditions
     
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  8. anixon92

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    ok I'm in new jersey.
    what would be a good tire, but on the cheap side since I just purchased car and don't have a lot of $ to put out right now.
     
    #8 anixon92, Jan 19, 2014
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