1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

I did it! 2008 Prius is mine!

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by thelemite, Jan 8, 2008.

  1. thelemite

    thelemite Right Wing Gun Nut

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2008
    84
    0
    0
    Location:
    Blakeslee Pa
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    We picked up our new black 2008 prius tonight. Damn this thing is one big cool gadget. Its kinda like driving an Ipod.

    Now the quest to 250,000 miles begins.
     
  2. ethanhunt

    ethanhunt Feline Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2008
    51
    0
    0
    Location:
    Columbia, SC
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Congrats! Your gonna love it!

    P.S. Go Obama!
     
  3. billarb

    billarb New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2008
    114
    1
    0
    Location:
    Long Island, NY
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    I'm a newbie, too. I picked mine up on December 26th and share your enthusiasm for the vehicle. I find myself looking for excuses to hop in the car and take it for a spin. So far, I've managed to take about a dozen of the people who work for me out for a "demo" ride.
     
  4. ethanhunt

    ethanhunt Feline Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Jan 4, 2008
    51
    0
    0
    Location:
    Columbia, SC
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius

    ha ha same here...everyone at work wanted a ride!
     
  5. sugar land dave

    Joined:
    Dec 15, 2007
    137
    18
    0
    Location:
    houston
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Congratulations on a wise purchase! :)

    The prius is fun to drive, but, if you are not careful, after awhile you might find yourself disappointed anytime you don't average 50 mpg per tank! ;)

    Seriously you have a safe, green, economical, technologically-advanced vehicle which should serve you well for a long time.
     
  6. N3FOL

    N3FOL Member

    Joined:
    Dec 2, 2007
    891
    16
    0
    Location:
    Stewartstown, PA.
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Another happy owner of a new Prius! Congrats on the Black. I love driving the car and it makes driving a lot more fun once again. However, since the weather was so nice today I decided to ride the bike to and from work. Tomorrow, I will be one-on-one with my Prius again. :D

    Regards.
     
  7. dodgergrrl

    dodgergrrl New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2008
    2
    0
    0
    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Congrats ! I just got mine this weekend ! Woohoooo!!
     
  8. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

    Joined:
    Mar 27, 2004
    7,663
    1,041
    0
    Location:
    United States
    Vehicle:
    2004 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Y'all have probably discovered these by reading the site, but if not:

    Read and follow the owner's manual and scheduled maintenance guide. They will save you trouble and money.

    When the last pip on the fuel gauge starts to flash it means "buy gas right now, damn it". You would be wise to buy gas before that time. The flexible bladder inside the fuel tank makes it impossible to accurately estimate how far you should be able to drive based on how much gas you bought last time and how far you have driven since. (And No, you can't drive far on battery alone after you run out of gas.) This site is littered with the sad stories of people who thought otherwise based on experience with other vehicles.

    The 12V battery is small and easy to kill by leaving on an interior light or leaving the rear hatch ajar, so always lock the car; if something is amiss it will give a long warning beep. In four years of locking up inside my garage this has twice saved me from a dead battery.
     
  9. subarutoo

    subarutoo New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 18, 2006
    1,213
    23
    0
    Location:
    Chatsworth, CA
    Vehicle:
    2006 Prius
    My 2 year "Prius birthday" is in 2 days. After 50,000 + miles, I love it as much as ever. Not true of all cars I've owned. Not one problem. Still original tires. All I've changed are wiper blades, gas and oil and filters.
     
  10. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2004
    2,077
    296
    0
    Location:
    York,Pa.
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Congrats on your new Prius and welcome neighbor!
     
  11. Jon the Chief

    Jon the Chief Jon the Chief

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2007
    50
    5
    0
    Location:
    Wolverhampton UK
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    The sure seem to be a lot of late Christmas Prius presents turning up under the tree, boy is it fun to actually have one that is all your own.

    Best wishes to all new owners like me.

    I haven't had a toy that was this much fun since????-- I give up, this much fun ever!

    Less then a week gone and it seems like my best friend I have known all my life, I think I must be in love.

    Jon the Chief
     
  12. miscrms

    miscrms Plug Envious Member

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2007
    2,076
    523
    5
    Location:
    Phoenix, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    Congrats and welcome!

    Rob
     
  13. PRIUS007

    PRIUS007 James Bond -007

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2008
    133
    3
    0
    Location:
    Mundelein, Illinois
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Congratulations.

    I just picked up mine the other day as well. I really like this car and think it's going to be fun to be 'challanged' with getting the best mileage possible. :D
     
  14. mickwill

    mickwill New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2007
    10
    0
    0
    If this is the "I just got a Prius" thread then I had mine delivered at 07:30 on the 4th of January.

    I like it so far, SWMBO likes it, the 2 year old likes it, the 14 year old is "indifferent". Oh well - what do we expect from teenagers?

    Mick
     
  15. jclay1965

    jclay1965 New Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2006
    51
    0
    0
    Location:
    San Francisco, California
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Just signed the papers on my new one today - it's in modification now having sunroof installed - should be able to pick it up from the dealer on Friday. I got to see it when it came off the truck, still wrapped in plastic. I am so happy!
     
  16. tmg

    tmg reset

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2008
    18
    0
    0
    Location:
    Chicago, IL
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    they have the 2008 out already?
     
  17. thelemite

    thelemite Right Wing Gun Nut

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2008
    84
    0
    0
    Location:
    Blakeslee Pa
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Well I hope so, as I bought one.
     
  18. thelemite

    thelemite Right Wing Gun Nut

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2008
    84
    0
    0
    Location:
    Blakeslee Pa
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Thanks!

    I am moving to Blakeslee Pa in the spring. (Building a new home)

     
  19. tmg

    tmg reset

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2008
    18
    0
    0
    Location:
    Chicago, IL
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    I was at the dealership a week ago, you must of bought a 2007. The 2008 is not out yet.
     
  20. colleenandphil

    colleenandphil New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 27, 2007
    4
    0
    0
    Location:
    Central California
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    I just picked mine up Tuesday!!! Isn't the Prius great? Thank you, PriusChat for helping me to make an informed decision.