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Another Newbie... picked up my 2009 2/27/09...

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by edzinru, Feb 28, 2009.

  1. edzinru

    edzinru New Member

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    Did a lot of research. Selected the magnetic gray met. with the #2 option pack. I am having leather installed aftermarket as I didn't want all the other items in order to have leather. Found a great deal and great dealer in Charlottesville, Virginia. I'm sure I will love this car. Also, tried the Honda Civic hybrid but the Prius impressed me enough that I couldn't get excited about it. I really didn't like the idea that the back seat didn't fold when I need extra storage. Looking forward to reading and learning from this forum.
     
    #1 edzinru, Feb 28, 2009
  2. snead_c

    snead_c Jam Ma's Car

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    Welcome :welcome:

    This is a great place to learn about your Prius...I've been here several months and still find something "I didn't know" almst every day.
    Enjoy your ride and this weekends snow :cheer2:
     
    #2 snead_c, Feb 28, 2009
  3. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    :welcome: Welcome to Priuschat and Prius ownership.

    In my opinion, you nailed it. It's not just the technology and the mileage but also the "simple" things like the hatchback and the folding seats. Also what you said about the HCH in comparison. It's not just the Civic but in time you will start to lose respect for all conventional cars. Oh sure, they have some nice features but why is the engine idling?

    Enjoy your new car and like snead said, there's never a shortage of things to learn.
     
    #3 TonyPSchaefer, Mar 1, 2009
  4. edzinru

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    Thanks for the welcomes. I stated that I got a great deal and that may or may not be true. I have seen several request for info. on cost and I don't mind sharing if anyone is interested. As stated, I got package #2 with the rear bumper applique and the preferred accessory package (carpet floor and cargo mats and cargo net). I added leather installed on all the cloth surfaces (after market). Then as always comes all the fees, taxes, etc. so OTD was $24,500. Maybe it wasn't a great deal but I at least convinced them to use round numbers :). All I can say about my first inpression is the feeling of quality. I may have done better by waiting a month or so but I guess that is always just a guess.

    Again, thanks for the welcome.
     
    #4 edzinru, Mar 1, 2009
  5. snead_c

    snead_c Jam Ma's Car

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    Anything you might have saved in purchase price would have been lost in ownership satisfaction.
    :cheer2:
     
    #5 snead_c, Mar 1, 2009
  6. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    Welcome to the Magnetic Gray Club. Now put some air in your tires & VentureShield on the car. It's a scratch magnet & the primer is white.:eek:
     
    #6 JimN, Mar 1, 2009
  7. edzinru

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    Jim... Thanks for the suggestion of VentureShield. Haven't heard of it before but think it sounds like the logical thing to have done.
     
    #7 edzinru, Mar 2, 2009
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    Welcome to the Prius newbie club! There is a lot to learn. This forum has really helped me understand how the car works and how to work the car. Be sure to check out the user guide on John1701's site. I was very happy to learn how to turn off the reverse beep.
     
    #8 Bill1, Mar 2, 2009
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