Thanks to those who replied to my request for things to check or do when I picked up my new Prius on Monday. The dealer went over everything in detail even showing me the basics of the Nav system and how the Smart Key system works. Driving was a dream. I now have 185 miles on my Prius and am logging 47.4 mpg. I have to make myself park it in the garage. If left to do what I would like I would probably be about 2,000 miles from here. The only thing I haven't found much info about in the user's manual is the hybrid battery monitor. It had seven of eight bars colored. Why not all the bars? Does this change from day to day? Does one bar relate directly to a certain number of miles used? The only thing I would change might be the interior color. The bisque or tan fabric seat covers are a little dull. Not sure I would want to invest in leather though as I spent more than I originally planned in order to get a Prius in my lifetime. Let me say it one more time: Love that Prius!
Congrats! Got my Seaside last Friday... I am still trying to read all the info. Love it so far myself.. I almost feel like I'm driving a video game!
It sounds like you already made your purchase, so if you want leather now you will be talking Third Party leather. If you do that, you will have a choice of a wide array of colors... just make sure the quality of leather is good... maybe you can get a look at a sample first. And Congrats on your new car..... I love my Barcelona.. I'm sure you will too.
Congrats on your new car! Do you do Japanese to English translations for a living? :lol: If the Battery Meter is the only thing you haven't found much info on, then I must be clueless, 'cause after reading the manual, I have more questions than I did before reading it. I, as well as others here, have found that the manuals are pretty much useless. Using the search feature on this site, I've been able to get just about every question answered that I've had. If that fails, you can post a question and I'm sure someone will help you out. There's a great bunch of folks here. Also John's Prius Page has a HUGE amount of info that is awesome. Spend some time there, you won't believe it. Welcome!
Isn't the red just gorgeous! Congratulations. I absolutely love mine. I agree with you about the interior color. Mine is the "bisque" cloth interior. I would have preferred the grey, but was just thrilled that they found my first exterior color choice with my options (actually, I got bumped up two packages...with a discount). I will probably get seat covers at some point (there's already a red fleece blanket on the back seat for the dog).
Congratulations on your new Prius!!! I just picked up my Black Prius last Wednesday, so I'm still adjusting to it and learning how to drive it in order to maximize mpg's.
Congrats on your barcelona red. I have a barcelona red also. first thing i bought for it is black GT seat covers(not happy with the tan interior). I've had my prius for a week now and a half now. I love it!!!!
Congatulations on your new purchase. My wife and I picked up our new Prius about a month ago and still learning all the new technology. All I know is the more we drive it the more we more we love it. I wish you nothing but success and pleasure with your new prius.
Congrats on the Barcelona red..I too have the Barcelona with factory tan leather. It took my dealer in NY 5 weeks to get it but I love it! I drove it straight from the dealer to a detailer who installed the 3m protective film and tinting windows and installing mud guards....Can't wait to get it back hopefully Saturday.....
Sorry to hear you are waiting so long. I just got my 2006 Prius in Black a couple weeks ago. Needles to say, I love the car. I only waited about 2 weeks for the car, and I did not pay any dealer prep or markups over MSRP (and they threw mats in at no extra cost). The sales person at this dealership was great! Please email me if you are interested in talking with our sales person. He'll get you a great price and get you your car quickly.
I haven't even put any protectant on the paint yet and I can wash the car and dry it with a chamois and I am amazed at the smooth squeaky silky surface that just demands comments from onlookers! No one can look at it without either commenting or starring!..... The Red just glows in the eve. and in the daylight sparkles like a jewel! "The kewl jewel of the motor pool!"
