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Why I chose a Prius (Short Story). I am a Happy Owner :)

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by ECOMan, Dec 14, 2012.

  1. ECOMan

    ECOMan Junior Member

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    I chose the Prius C3 because it has all the basics such as push start, sunroof, navigation and of course the MPG. I am loving the car so far
     
    #1 ECOMan, Dec 14, 2012
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  2. vtx1800r

    vtx1800r New Member

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    I know the feeling. In Oct '11 I bought a Toyota FJ Cruiser. My goal was to go off road and use it for towing when needed for my bike and also later my car. I did like the FJ and it is a fine truck. The 17 MPG was not a real issue as I don't drive that much to begin with.

    In Sept I bought a '71 Monte Carlo with a 402 big block. All stock right down to the radio that still works. While I was at "Cruisin' the Coast" (rally in Mississippi) I saw the Prius C for the first time. I liked the look of the car. It was different from the others out there. It had the room I needed and it got 50 MPG! In October I took one out for a test drive and just bought it. It handled well, was good for almost all the driving I usually do, ect.

    Now most of my friends think I have lost it when they see a prius C parked next to a classic Chevy, but, to me they are both iconic cars of thier era. They are both beautiful in thier own ways.

    Fun part is that now I spend so little on gas on the prius I can actually drive the Monte a little more as I can afford to buy more gas for it without changing my budget.
     
    #2 vtx1800r, Dec 14, 2012
  3. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    There is nothing like inner peace that the synergy drive delivers. I came from Celica Gen7 and never looked back.
     
    #3 usbseawolf2000, Dec 14, 2012
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    My inner peace comes from looking at my fuel receipts over the last 9 months. :)
     
    #4 crebble, Dec 14, 2012
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  5. ECOMan

    ECOMan Junior Member

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    Thanks for sharing your thoughts vtx1800r. I know what you mean when you buddies think you are crazy lol. Everyone thought I lost it as well.
     
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  6. ECOMan

    ECOMan Junior Member

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    I love it!

    I am still on the first tank of gas from the dealership. So far I've driven 80+ miles and I only lost 1 bar of gas. I could have been driving it too harshly because I came from the Hyundai to this. Now I will need to drive more cautiously by using the ECO Score display and try to get the highest MPG possible!!
     
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  7. TC400

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    Awesome car! I took a 17.9 trip today and got 60.6 MPG :)
     
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  8. dbcassidy

    dbcassidy Toyota Hybrid Nation, 8 Million Strong

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    Yep,

    It will grow on you. I am still appreciating the engineering and details along with the great mileage every day.

    Enjoy your new ride.

    DBCassidy
     
    #8 dbcassidy, Dec 16, 2012
  9. SageBrush

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    I like my Prius cars a lot, even after 10 years of hybrid driving. To be honest though, I liked my 1994 Honda Civic more.
     
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  10. ECOMan

    ECOMan Junior Member

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    That's exactly why I love the car.

    Thanks, I love the car more and more everyday. I've driven 200 Miles since I picked the car up from the dealership and I still have more than half a tank left. Amazing


    I'm there with you about your civic. The genesis is fun to drive. If I had the money then of course I would have kept the car and gotten myself the prius as well but I had to make a choice so I chose the Prius. Absolutely no regrets but again, the Genesis was a sweet fun ride.
     
    #10 ECOMan, Dec 16, 2012
  11. SageBrush

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    No way to know of course, if I would still prefer the Civic today. I like to think so ;)
     
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    Congrats! Enjoy your new PC!!!
     
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    KaliforniaKid 2013 Prius v Five 2012 Priuc c Four

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    Enjoy your C3.
    Please share your mods with us.
     
    #13 KaliforniaKid, Dec 17, 2012
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