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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Yankeefan, Oct 18, 2009.

  1. Yankeefan

    Yankeefan Captain Planet

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    Ordered a Prius V Blizzard Pearl w/ NAV and Charcoal interior about 2 weeks ago. It arrived Friday. I have owned many cars and this is absolutely the finest of them all. Took some heat for trading in my 07 Mustang GT/CS but 75% of people love the Prius. The other 25% think I am crazy. I had my windows tinted at a custom shop here and the guy fell in love with everything the car could do.

    I bought the wife an Insight a couple weeks ago. I liked many things about the Insight. After reading alot about the Prius I was intrigued and decided to test drive one. I told the salesman if this car lived up to the hype it was a done deal. Needless to say I am a new Prius owner.
     
    #1 Yankeefan, Oct 18, 2009
  2. Mark57

    Mark57 2021 Tesla Model 3 LR AWD

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    Welcome to the forum!
     
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  3. steveo34

    steveo34 New Member

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    I feel your pain on trading in. I traded my 400 hp monster subaru for mine. We traded in my wifes car two weeks ago for an 07 prius. I used it to commute for one week to work. After driving the 07 for a week, i went and test drove a 2010. Needless to say I used the fact that we just purchased a car a week ago to gain some serious discounts on a new prius. Never thought ever in my life i would drive a hybrid, but things change I suppose!
     
    #3 steveo34, Oct 20, 2009
  4. G3priusV

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    Congrats! I have a V with Nav too and I really like it! :)
     
    #4 G3priusV, Oct 20, 2009
  5. Salsawonder

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    You will just get to enjoy your car more and more as you get used to everything it does. I traded a Ford Sport Trac for my first Prius. All of a sudden I could turn on a dime, stop way faster and not do half the maintenance or recalls that I experienced with other cars. Of course the new Prius is even more fun than the last one!!!
     
    #5 Salsawonder, Oct 20, 2009
  6. Yankeefan

    Yankeefan Captain Planet

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    I am absolutely loving this vehicle. Most of my friends love riding in it and playing with all the cool things you can do. I never thought I would drive a hybrid either. Many of my friends are now looking into the Prius as well. I think I may have started a trend here.
     
    #6 Yankeefan, Oct 20, 2009
  7. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    In case you didn't know, here is the confirmation that you sure got the right car!

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  8. Bobsprius

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    Congratulations! Welcome to the group...you have a V and that's one beauty for sure. I have one as well, and love it!
    Good luck! Happy PRIUS miles! ;)
     
    #8 Bobsprius, Oct 20, 2009
  9. Jim Calvert

    Jim Calvert New Member

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    Congratulations on your new Prius!

    In case you don't already know, Toyota advises against tinting because of the possibility that GPS reception could be degraded. See the NOTICE on page 306 in the Appendix of the 2010 Prius Navigation System Owner's Manual - which states:

    "The installation of window tinting may obstruct the GPS signals. Most window tinting contains some metallic content that will interfere with GPS signal reception of the antenna in the instrument panel. We advise against the use of window tinting on vehicles equipped with navigation systems."

    Jim
     
    #9 Jim Calvert, Oct 20, 2009
  10. djasonw

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    I don't believe that the GPS quality will be degraded. I have 20% tint all around (except the windshield) and never have a problem with the GPS signal. Perhaps my tint doesn't have any metal in it but I still think if it did, it would not adversely effect the reception. Toyota tends to err on the conservative side, so don't be too concerned about that statement in the manual.
     
    #10 djasonw, Oct 21, 2009
  11. TracyJ

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    i have mine tinted all around with 35% and it's ceramic 3m, no metal in it at all. i have even noticed my xm reception is better than in my last car. the ceramic is a little more expensive but worth it.

    tracy
     
    #11 TracyJ, Oct 21, 2009
  12. Yankeefan

    Yankeefan Captain Planet

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    Those pics are awesome. I wish I could do my car like that but someone would light it on fire, lol.
     
    #12 Yankeefan, Oct 21, 2009
  13. Jim Calvert

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    Some tint material includes metallic particles. Avoid tinting companies that use it.

    Jim
     
    #13 Jim Calvert, Oct 21, 2009
  14. lorraine

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    Congratulations. I just got my first prius 4 months ago and am in love with it. I actually look forward to my 60 mile (round trip) commute.
     
    #14 lorraine, Oct 22, 2009
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