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  1. Xbox360

    Xbox360 New Member

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    Randy Shaffer Prius.jpg Randy Shaffer 3.jpg Randy Shaffer 1.jpg I just traded in my 2012 BMW 550i for my 2012 Prius Plug-in w/Advance pacakge. I was able to get the TRD performance springs and sway bars. Plus 17" MOMO wheels and tint all around. I am enjoying my car a lot.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. JamesBurke

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    I see your in Cali. Was this new, used, or leased. What were your costs? There is a thread for posting this info. How was your experience with this dealer? Welcome!
     
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Congrats and wow. Quite a switch. Those wheels look sharp.

    Tell us what you think of PiP? What is your commute like?
     
    #3 usbseawolf2000, Jan 24, 2013
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    Looks great! Did you get to run it on the 15s much before the swap to 17s?
     
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    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    Congrats.
     
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Those springs looks compressed. Did you lower the ride?
     
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    Car looks great.. lowered, RSB, and wheels is a good start :D
     
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    I leased it from Toyota of Hollywood. I traded in my 2012 BMW 550i lease early and took a big hit on the trade-in (obviously which was not fun).
    I had the dealership put all the parts on the car prior to me picking it up. The Performance TRD package was VERY hard to get since it is not available on the Plug-in. The suspension and wheels are great and it lowers the car at least 2 inches. I am driving from Huntington Beach to Santa Monica and my drive is cut by at least 40%.
     
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    Look forward to seeing the mileage numbers. Great looking car!
     
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    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    Must be nice to drop from Premium to Regular gas.
     
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    Good looking Prius! Really like the wheelset.
     
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    :LOL:You can say that again. You can say that again, to include diesel which is worse than premium.
     
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    Huntington Beach to Santa Monica ---- oh snap that SUCKS!




    iPad ? HD
     
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