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Hi Everybody.... Newbie with '05

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by mec0t0, May 27, 2009.

  1. mec0t0

    mec0t0 New Member

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    Just purchased an '05 package #3 w. 100k miles superwhite 2 months ago and already added mods and DIY maintenance thanks to this forum.. I put more then 4k miles on it already and avg 47.8 mpg. I love this car!! :biggrin1: I will post a pic tomorrow..

    What I have done:
    - frame stiffening plate
    - short antenna
    - replaced NGK spark plugs, K&N air filter, drive belt, wipers (Bosch icons), cabin a/c filter, PCV, Mobil1 oil change
    - billet front lower grille
    - HID w. telescoping Hi/Lo bi-xenon
    - 15" Motegi SP10 hyperblack wheels w. Kumho KR21 195/60/15 tires
    - 50% tint front and 20% rear

    To be done:
    - Roadwire leather kit DIY
    - inverter, brake, ATF fluids and coolant
    - spare smart key
    - Stebel magnum horn
     
    #1 mec0t0, May 27, 2009
  2. Blauer Glimmer

    Blauer Glimmer Active Member

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    :welcome: Looking forward to the pic!
     
    #2 Blauer Glimmer, May 27, 2009
  3. NYPrius1

    NYPrius1 Active Member

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    Welcome To PC... Lots of good stuff here.
    Remember to share your experiences as well.
     
    #3 NYPrius1, May 28, 2009
  4. SunshineYellow

    SunshineYellow Junior Member

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    Thank you for your summary. I am considering buying a used 05 Prius, 70,000 miles from a Honda dealer. What questions should I ask? The asking price is $14,000.
     
    #4 SunshineYellow, May 28, 2009
  5. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Most important: conduct a title search (for example through Carfax) to see whether it is a salvage (probably it is not, but infinitely better to know). If it is, run away fast. If not, ask the seller to lower the price :_> $14K seems a little high for an '05 with 70K miles.

    Before buying pay a Prius technician (most of them are at Toyota dealers) to thoroughly inspect it.
     
    #5 richard schumacher, May 28, 2009
  6. Sandy

    Sandy Hippi Chick

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    Bought a 04 mint #2 58K miles 10k out the door on a Chrysler lot, Congrats :)
     
    #6 Sandy, May 28, 2009
  7. mec0t0

    mec0t0 New Member

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    Took a quick pic from my driveway...
     

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    #7 mec0t0, May 28, 2009
  8. Blauer Glimmer

    Blauer Glimmer Active Member

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    Nice wheels!
     
    #8 Blauer Glimmer, May 28, 2009
  9. cthindi

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    I also bought an 05 Pkg III with 73.5 K Miles. That too from a Honda dealer. Price $11K less $1K for my 99 accord with 250K Miles on it. No sales tax in CT.

    I am getting 50 MPG on my 42 Mi one way commute.
     
    #9 cthindi, May 29, 2009
  10. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Beauty! Now all you need is to pull off those nasty plastic wheel covers :_>
     
    #10 richard schumacher, May 29, 2009
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