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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by NormR, Jun 27, 2008.

  1. NormR

    NormR New Member

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    I bought a 2005 Mag Grey #6 from Carmax 2 months ago - just as gas prices really spiked - and I love it.:D I've been lurking here since then, learned a lot and finally registered.

    My car had 61,000 miles, but is in great shape inside and out. Took it to the local Toyota dealer and they said it just needed a few things from the 60,000 mile service, so Carmax took care of that. Interestingly, in the last couple weeks I've seen comparable cars on sale for $2000 more than I paid.

    Of course, now that we replaced the minivan, our 1995 Accord has developed Japanese Car Syndrome - the car will run forever, but things are gradually breaking. My wife wants to replace it with a Prius so she can drive one, too. Can't blame her, really. So the first of the year we may be looking for another one.

    Anyway, I look forward to lots of interesting conversation on PC.
     
    #1 NormR, Jun 27, 2008
  2. whoda_thunk_it

    whoda_thunk_it New Member

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    You might want to get on the waiting list now. The list will only get longer.
     
    #2 whoda_thunk_it, Jun 27, 2008
  3. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    :welcome: Welcome to PriusChat, Norm!
    Magnetic Gray wasn't a color offered in 2005. I think Mag Gray didn't show up until 2007.

    Have fun driving!
     
    #3 Bill Merchant, Jun 28, 2008
  4. McShemp

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    I think it came in in mid 2006. We wanted that color, but we bought too early in the year (we were on a list too) and didn't want to wait any more.
     
    #4 McShemp, Jun 28, 2008
  5. TravelBliss

    TravelBliss It's worth the wait !!!

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    Wow, you're lucky carmax had the prius.
    Thats rare....congrats on the car!
     
    #5 TravelBliss, Jun 28, 2008
  6. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    That's what I thought. I know it wasn't an option in 2005.

    Welcome to the forum! :)
     
    #6 F8L, Jun 28, 2008
  7. NormR

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    OK, I stand corrected. The color code on the door plate is 6S9, so I guess I have Tideland Pearl, even though it's definitely grey with no hint of green. Oh well. :confused:
     
    #7 NormR, Jun 28, 2008
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    Oh oh.
    Repainted?
     
    #8 KayakerNC, Jun 29, 2008
  9. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Tideland Pearl, the bestest most awesomest color ever put to metal, was only available in 2004 and 2005. Most of the time, the paint will look gray but after a good washing and waxing, as the sun sets and the light comes at a low angle, you can see the color change to a hint of dark green blended in. There simply is no better Prius color.

    :welcome: Welcome to Priuschat and to the Tideland Pearl collective.
     
    #9 TonyPSchaefer, Jun 29, 2008
  10. exbauer

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    very true, i wonder why they discontinued that color. it is such a great looking color for the prius.
     
    #10 exbauer, Jun 29, 2008
  11. NormR

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    I agree. It looks terrific with the tan leather seats.
     
    #11 NormR, Jun 29, 2008
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