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Finally found my Gen III! Certified 2012; Replacing 06 pkg 6

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by mastergunnera8, Sep 22, 2013.

  1. mastergunnera8

    mastergunnera8 Junior Member

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    After 3 weeks of intense hunting finally found my new-to-me car!!

    Man, was getting exhausting trying to stay focused and patient..missed few really nice deals by hours.. but I am happy and will be picking it up on Wednesday since I was riding my motorcycle...wife happy since I was commuting through DC traffic daily on the bike..winter's coming too!!

    Anyway, ended up finding a certified 2012 Winter Gray Package 4 with under 11000 miles. Loaded up, heated syn. leather, nav, roof, HUD, tint. Man what a nice car!!! Dealer also has Lifetime Oil & Filter Change -Lifetime State Inspection -Lifetime Wash After Every Service-manicures offered every Wednesday for the better half (lol)...
    Not my 1st choice for color (wanted pearl or silver), but it looks great and the deal was too good to pass up even with the $599 dealer fee..going to make sure the wife gets $599 worth of manicures!!!
    I'll post up some pics when I get it!!

    Now to find some floor liners...
     
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  2. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    Congrats on your new to me Prius. Today I also got a new to me Prius. I got a certified 2012 Red Pkg. 2 with 17k on it. Plus my payment went down $40 @ month over my 2010 it replaces.
     
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    congrats to both of you, all the best!(y) mg, i'm glad you're off the bike too, i can hardly drive in dc, nevermind bike!:eek:
     
  4. mastergunnera8

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    Thanks...to you too pap!!!!

    I really didnt want to go to that level...but at 21,900 couldnt say no...
     
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    Wow... OP sounds like you got an excellent deal on a loaded Prius- enjoy!
    Funny that a 4 door car can actually get as good as or even better mpg than your motorcycle!

    How about some pics (of the car :D )....
     
  6. TonyPSchaefer

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    Congrats!

    Pictures or it didn't happen. ;)
     
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    OK now you can roll over your cash from your nifty 06 Prius sale. Next time I buy one, I'll put you on the case for me. It makes sense to get a nice used Prius in NoVa...you will save at least $599 in reduced taxes due to reduced blue book value in our annual car tax equations. I don't understand this high dealer fee in VA, next time I see a dealer I'll ask about this. Some here go to MD where the fee is less.
     
  8. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    OHHH...I really bug my son when I tell him that LOL
     
  9. mastergunnera8

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    I'll post 'em Wednesday when I get it!!...Pumped!!

    Yeah the dealer fee sucks...built in profit!! couldnt find what I was looking for in MD, $200 there...I thought that was a pretty good price...

    I was really looking for a minty 2010 or 2011 to try and get around the property taxes....

    And this one should get better MPG than my bike...not sure with the moonroof open!!

    Question, It didnt come with the original window sticker..anyone know if its possible? googling..but no joy yet...
     
  10. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    I didn't get the window sticker either now that you mention it. Please let me know if you find out how to make a copy of it. Thanks.
     
  11. mastergunnera8

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    Here's a package list I got from a service department..Tomorrow's the day!!


    6/14/12 in service date
    Equipment
    Description
    Carpeted Floor Mats(C4)
    Port

    Cargo Mat(C1)
    Port

    Carpet Floor Mats & Cargo Mat(CF)
    Port

    Preferred Owner's Portfolio(DK)
    Port

    50 State Emissions(FE)
    Factory

    Deluxe Solar Roof Package: Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof with Solar Powered Ventilation System and Remote Air Conditioning System with Sliding Sunshade. Head-up Display (HUD) with Speedometer, Navigation and Hybrid System Indicator. Premium HDD Navi w/Entune & JBL- 7 Touch/Split Screen w/Backup Cam, AM/FM CD Player w/MP3/WMA Capability, 8 JBL GreenEdge Speakers, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 90-day trial; NavTraffic, NavWeather, Fuel & Sports/Stocks w/ 3Yr Trial, HD Radio w/iTunes Tagging, Aux, USB Port, Vehicle Info, Hands-Free Phone Capability, Advanced Voice Recognition, & Music Streaming via Bluetooth. Entune with Bing, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable and Pandora. Access to Entune Services is Complimentary for Three Years. See toyota.com/entune for Details. Safety Connect - Includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification (w/One-Year Trial).(SY)


    Standard Installed Equipment

    Description

    MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE

    Hybrid Synergy Drive System, AT-PZEV

    1.8L DOHC 16V VVT-i 4-Cylinder Engine

    EV/ECO/POWER Modes

    15" Alloy Whls w/Cvrs, P195/65R15 Tires

    Electric Power Steering (EPS)

    4-Whl Disc Brakes / Front Ind Suspension

    SAFETY & CONVENIENCE

    Star Safety System: VSC, TRAC, ABS,

    Elect Brake-Force Distribution, Brake

    Assist(BA) & Smart Stop Technology (SST)

    Dr & Fr Pass Advanced Airbag System

    Dr & Fr Pass Seat Mounted Side Airbags

    Side Curtain Airbags & Dr Knee Airbag

    Dr & Fr Passenger Active Headrests

    LATCH(Lwr Anchor & Tethers for CHildren)

    for Outboard Rear Seating Positions Only

    3 Door Smrt Key Sys, Rmte Keyless Entry

    Eng Immobilizer, Tire Press Monitor Sys

    EXTERIOR

    Rr Spoiler, Blue Accent Car Badges

    Halogen Hdlmps w/Auto-On/Off, LED DRLs

    Clr-Keyed Pwr Htd Folding Outside Mrrs

    Front Variable & Rear Intermittent Wiper

    INTERIOR

    Push Button Start, Touch Tracer Display

    Multi-information Display w/ Trip Info

    Display Audio w/Navi, Entune & JBL:

    6.1" Touch-Screen w/Backup Cam, AM/FM/CD

    w/MP3/WMA, 8 JBL Spkrs, SXM Radio w/90-

    Day Trial, HD Radio/Aux/USB & Bluetooth

    SofTex-Trimmed Heated Front Sts w/8-Way

    Adj Power Driver Seat w/Power Lumbar

    Tilt/Telescopic Steering Whl w/Controls

    Cruise Control, Instant MPG Indicator

    Cntr Console w/Armrest/Storage, 2 Fr Cup

    Holders, Overhead Console w/Map Lamps

    Auto Dim Rrview Mrr w/Homelink, (2) Fr

    Pwr Outlets, Dual Compartment Glove Box

    60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Bench Seat w/

    Fold-Down Cntr Armrest & Adj Hdrests

    Auto Climate Control System

    Power Locks & Auto Up/Down Power Windows
     
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    Let's see some pics :)
     
  13. mastergunnera8

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    Believe it or not I've been too tied up to go pick it up!! Son has another football game tomorrow AM..hopefully tomorrow PMs the day!!..its an hour away...I'm getting it..really I am!!!
     
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    FINALLY got it!! Had some crazy things going on with the left rear panel, I wouldn't take delivery until it was right!! Took two weeks of back and forth, but in the end they made it right and included a 7/100 Platinum warranty for my troubles...the HUD and the roof are awesome
     
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    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    Looks great! I'll put up some pics of mine when I get a chance. Already put 4k mi. on my certified 2012 since I got it. I got the platinum 7yr/125k warranty thrown in also.
     
  18. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    Here's some pics of my 2012
     

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  19. mastergunnera8

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    Just got back from a back road jaunt for a couple hours..big difference from the 06. Much more hyperpower...is that a word?..anyway, much more power and ability to hypermile and float the pedal to keep the mpg up..averaged 54 and it was backroad rolling and curves. the instant mpg meter on the HUD really helps..