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So ends my Gen 1 story

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by ChapmanF, Apr 23, 2016.

  1. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

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    So it's looking like I may not be posting so much in the Gen 1 forum any more. (The other driver and I are both ok.)

    Still figuring out what forum I'll be posting in next.

    There's a fully functioning Electric Green Mica with a bashed right rear door and quarter over in Private Sales if anyone has a use for a parts or project car ... I would be happy if it went to someone with an interest instead of the insurance company's salvage yard.

    -Chap

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    #1 ChapmanF, Apr 23, 2016
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    S Keith Senior Member

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    Glad you're both okay.
     
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  3. ILuvMyPriusToo

    ILuvMyPriusToo Senior Member

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    +1 but unfortunate for the car :<(
     
    #3 ILuvMyPriusToo, Apr 23, 2016
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    Oh no, don't leave Master Chapman :-(

    +2 glad humans are fine.
     
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  5. bwilson4web

    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    And the 2" trailer hitch ... very rare.

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    I'm glad you're OK, and sad the car is deemed dead. As you transition, let us know where you land. If we're really lucky another Gen I will cross your path and you'll be back where you belong.
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    You are not alone. I am offering our 2003 Prius to my 'Facebook' friends and family while I finish the last of the clean-out, clean-up, and pending experiments. If none of them are willing to fly to Nashville to pick it up, I'll offer it to my housekeeper and her family. If they are not interested, I'll offer it to 'the usual suspects.'

    I've learned all I can from the Gen-1 and though it is a fine car, after 13 years, it has reached the end of its design life for my purposes. Patience, my 'Facebook' friends and family may have no interest. My housekeeper and her family may also pass. Then it is just a question of donation or 'donation' if you catch my drift. <GRINS>

    Bob Wilson
     
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  8. ChapmanF

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    And off it goes to where I'm told it will find no salt in the winter, and many Gen 1s roam the town. Plus I kind of like how it looks in Colorado plates.
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    That was easily the lowest TCO, least-hassle car I have ever owned. Here's hoping the Gen 3 peeking out behind it will do so well.

    -Chap
     
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  9. ILuvMyPriusToo

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    Matches those plates real nice! Best wishes for the Gen III!
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    And that is not counting the entertainment from keeping it running and Priuschat.

    So tell us about the Gen-3.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    All in good time. It hasn't even got permanent plates yet. And having to suddenly jump into car shopping and clean out and unmodify the Gen 1 and collect all the spare parts collection to put into the Gen 1 to say goodbye to it this morning ... has put me way behind on an array of other things. Plus I'm still trying to absorb as much about Gen 3 from techinfo as I can on a month subscription....

    -Chap
     
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    That's been my experience also. Sorry to hear you're no longer a Gen 1 owner - hopefully you won't completely disappear from this forum. Thanks to your help I'll be able to enjoy a few more years with this great car.
     
    #12 David White, May 17, 2016
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    What ever happened to your 2003?
     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    We 'sold' it for $500 to our housekeeper.

    Bob Wilson
     
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    Aaron Vitolins Senior Member

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    aw darn! Would have loved that car! Especially since a legend owned it!
     
    #15 Aaron Vitolins, May 27, 2016
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    Hard to imagine BobW w/o the datamobile. Maybe more time for the thing with wings though...
     
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