Hello, Anybody Out There?

I'm in Central NJ, Hillsborough township (west of New Brunswick, north of Princeton, south of Bridgewater, east of Flemington). I've been a proud owner of a Super White 2006 Prius for 17 days now! I'd be interested in a 'meet', too.

 

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It's 10 miles from that intersection to where I live, just off Route 206. So you could have waved 'hi' if you passed a 2006 Super White!

I got my first tank fill-up this afternoon - got 43.1 MPG, doing mostly short trips (5 miles each way to/from work). The MFD said I'd gotten 44.5 MPG, and I've heard they're not 100% accurate. I think I'm getting the hang of the 'pulse and glide' mode - my MFD now says I'm getting 52MPG in the first 30 miles of the new tank.

There's been a lot of discussion on here about availability of the Prius, so I'm adding my 'story' here:

I bought my car April 19 'off the lot' and paid a little under MSRP for a package 5. I almost bought one from Town Toyota in Langhorne, PA. Had negotiated a very good price on a Barcelona Red package 6 (also below MSRP), but they called me back and said that the car had been sold - a mistake in the computer system <sigh>. So I bought the white one at another dealer that night. Town Toyota called me back the next morning to say the car WAS available after all, but I'd already bought one. I'd definitely recommend people talk with Elaine at Town Toyota in their Internet Sales department - she was very helpful, as was Ray when Elaine was on vacation. They did have several other cars available, as well, in other colors and in packages 7 and 8, too.

And that same day, ANOTHER local dealer called to tell me they'd gotten in a package 3 in that gold color - they were charging a premium over MSRP, more than I paid for the package 5 the night before.

But they ARE available if you're flexible on the color and package.

Another dealer in Flemington, NJ, had vehicles in stock in package 7 or 8, at MSRP, too.

 

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HI I ORDERED MY PRIUS IN FEB 06 AND HAD IT IN ABOUT 3 DAYS I LUCKED OUT THE EXACT COLOR (BLACK) AND PACKAGE (3) I WANTED MY DEALER WAS ABLE TO LOCATE IT SITTING ON A LOT OUTSIDE OF PHILLY I AM INTERESTED IN JOINING THE PRIUS CLUB AND WOULD LIKE INFO I'M LOCATED IN HAMBURG, PA I JUST GOT A CUSTOMIZED 3RD BRAKE LIGHT COVER THAT IS AWESOME AND AM LOOKING FOR OTHER WAYS TO "CUSTOMIZE MY CAR ANYONE HAVE ANY COOL IDEAS AND LETS GET PROACTIVE ON THIS PRIUS MEET UP GROUP AND HAVE SOME FUN

 

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Welcome, Chad. Hope you are enjoying your Prius half as much as I have enjoyed Lola for the last 10 months. Yours is still pretty new. The enjoyment factor increases with time of ownership.
Hamburg,PA. Yeah, I know where that is. In fact, I am headed there this Sunday. Want to check out that mega sporting goods store.

 

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yes everyone knows hamburg, pa by the world famous cabella's sporting goods store it is prettey neat with all the displays and stuff well has anyone decided on a meet time and date

yes i love my prius right now getting about 45-50 mpg mostly all highway between 65-90 mph does anyone know the best speed on the highway for mpg it seems to be 68 anyone got any cool mods or accessries or plan too i really want to make my prius stand out let me know and it was nice to meet you lola's mom

 

It is the end of may. Has the interest died again? I keep waving at Prius drivers and I get no response. I must be the dork. Two weeks ago, I was on interstates for about 10 miles and saw about 10 Prius. Yes, I am the dork.

 

Does anyone know a place we could meet around the New Hope/Lambertville area? And any suggestions for a nice 'caravan ride' in the area? Maybe a place to get a bite to eat?

It's definitely in a pretty area, so most of us could see some nice scenery getting there, and it's probably pretty convenient for a lot of PA and NJ Prius owners.

Maybe there's a place where we could meet for a Sunday brunch? And maybe some people would just like to walk around the town(s).

THere are some NJ people trying to organize a get-together - see this thread:
http://priuschat.com/New-Jersey--t19525.html

 

My wife and I are going to pick up our Barcelona Red #3 on Tuesday. We're as excited as a four-year old at Christmas!

We bought our Prius over the Internet. We had done enough research and test driving to know what package and color we wanted. When we were ready, I set up a new e-mail account and sent e-mails to all of the dealers within 100 mile radius. I told them very precisely what we wanted and didn't want, and told them that we wouldn't have a trade-in or need any financing. I asked them all to send me their best price and delivery by a certain date. When that date arrived I collected the e-mails and closed the account.

Norman Ginsberg at Central City Toyota has been a pleasure to deal with. He offered $1200 below MSRP and we took it. We ended up buying the floor mats, no way around it I guess, but overall we're pleased.

Anyhow, we'd be interested in a gathering. Saturdays are better than Sundays.

-Doug