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Taking delivery of my 2010 IV today or tomorrow

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by randy_m, Sep 8, 2009.

  1. randy_m

    randy_m New Member

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    Pretty jazzed, got the only one on the dealer's lot, and it's in Blizzard white, exactly what the wife wanted!

    Greetings from Minnesota.
     
    #1 randy_m, Sep 8, 2009
  2. Snowbell

    Snowbell That's the cat! Snow...

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    Congratulations! :) I have had my Blizzard White 2010 IV for just about 2 weeks now and I luv it. ....and that's how you two are going to feel about yours! Best of Luck!

    p.s. I averaging 47 mpg so far (about 600 miles driven) which is like icing on the cake.
     
    #2 Snowbell, Sep 8, 2009
  3. bluemonday

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    Awesome! Enjoy. But I'd be concerned about the color; how will you find your car during the winter up there (September-June)?
     
    #3 bluemonday, Sep 8, 2009
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    I'll have to put one of those orange balls on the tip of my antenna (wait, is there an antenna sticking up?) :)
     
    #4 randy_m, Sep 9, 2009
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    Mine's a Blizzard White too and I love it (so does the wife). Already put 1200 miles on it and last tank averaged 50 MPG.

    Enjoy your new Prius...and welcome!
     
    #5 Holmesman, Sep 9, 2009
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    It is a great colour
    after 2000 km , we are getting 4.5l/100km 52.27 mpg(us gal)
    Look at getting a clear bra, already have some stone chips
     
    #6 Airbalancer, Sep 9, 2009
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    Not yet a Prius owner. Im looking for a little insight regarding trip comfort. I am 6'2 AND 225 lb. Is the car comfortable on long trips say 700 miles?

    Looking at 2010 white level IV - is the solar package worth it TX is home?
    Should I go for tech package so I can get 17 inch wheels. Seems like a lot of money.

    Any and all comments or experiences will be appreciated.
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    #7 doncoop2006, Sep 9, 2009
  8. Airbalancer

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    I am about 6-1" and 235 or so , just did over a 1000 miles round trip , no problems
    If the steering wheel could telescope a inch farther it would great
    Leather wheel would also be great
    Sun roof , mmm, I find it noisey to be driving with it open, but like the extra light it lets in
     
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  9. randy_m

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    Took delivery yesterday. Only disapointment so far is that I thought it had automatic headlights, like on my Solara. Now I gotta remember something - not easy for an old guy like me.....
     
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    Should of got a Canadian model:D
     
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  11. randy_m

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    My wife really didn't want the 17" wheels - they don't do as well up here in snow country. We also got the 2010 white level IV and so far it's been terrific. Didn't get the solar panel, as they don't ship many of them up here.
     
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  12. Airbalancer

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    I will probably be looking at 17" for summer and saving the 15" for winter tires

    randy would you just use the same wheels for your winter tires ?
     
    #12 Airbalancer, Sep 10, 2009
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    Congratulations. I just got my Blizzard White also.

    I wonder if it would be fine to just keep the headlights on all the time. They do shut off automatically after 30 seconds after you shut the car off, don't they?
     
    #13 thothWiz, Sep 10, 2009
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    My Barcellona Red with Dark Grey interior, solar roof, Safety Connect should be at the dealer's tomorrow....can't wait to get that call from them!
     
    #14 bighouse, Sep 10, 2009
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    Congrats on taking delivery of your new car!

    Yes the lights are AUTO OFF after the programmed time of 30 seconds. They are not AUTO ON, but if you want them on, just turn them on and they will go off for you.
     
    #15 Bobsprius, Sep 10, 2009
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    I don't change tires in the winter..i used to when studded snow tires were permitted, but doesn't seem worth it for just regular snow tires.
     
    #16 randy_m, Sep 10, 2009
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    Congrats!
     
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