I need to find out what kind of people we are dealing with before coming up with places to go. Is everyone retired, how old, teckie nerds or just drivers, hypermilers, stuff like that. I come from the go fast car crowd. Used to autocross, ride crotch rockets, car shows, shooting, paddling, electronics tech stuff, Amateur Radio operator, anything cool car related Picnics, breakfasts, dinners, car shows, just hanging out chatting is stuff I like. What or how were the old Prii meets like? Mike
There was a surprising diversity of owners right from the very start. They were a fantastic resource for User-Guide material, not the slightest bit shy to ask for more info on quite a variety of topics. In the past, we've simply just met at a coffeeshop somewhere... starting inside then ending up in the lot with the cars. A park would be nice, but this time of year could be a challenge.
Sounds like a fun group to hang out with. Do you have contacts with people from the last meet ? What town or area were the meets located before? I live half an hour north of Anoka. An hour from MSP airport. Weekly, monthly, quarterly, what intervals were popular in the past? I used to hang out with the MNSC club and had weekly meets which were fun. They had summer picnic's and cruises to other towns. Sometimes overnight stays. I dont know if Prii owners get into driving around the countryside stopping here and there just for fun Mike
We've never been able to maintain anything steady. Unfortunately (for lack of a better term), Prius works so well, it quickly becomes the norm for most owners. So, even participation online drops off fairly quick.
Doesn't sound like we could get people interested in weekly gatherings Wonder if the Madison owners have gatherings? There are way more Prii down there than up here. It's only 4 hours away and a monthly meet would be fine to drive to. I spotted a ton of Prii in Milwaukee last week but that is a bit of a drive Oh well... Mike
Hey there, I am new to the Prius world, but my girlfriend has one so now I am learning about them, lol. I have way more experience in the VW TDI world, and American muscle than hybrid electric. Anyway, not sure if this is the correct place or not but I am looking to see if Minneapolis has a list of trusted mechanics? Sort of a list of guru's who work on these cars? GF car has some lights on the dash, from the reading I have done it seems like there is a cable and program that one can get to get detailed info about the car. Wondering if anyone local has that and wants to scan the car?
Hey guys, from White Bear Lake, MN. Bought a beautiful 2013 FRS which I traded in for my 2012 Prius II couple years back. Don't think I'd ever say this but I love my Prius haha. Reason for trade? I'm a realtor/investor and travel a hell lot + driving on MN roads suck. I've been through 30+ cars and this is pretty much it for me as it has what I need - towing, family hauler, great mpg, just overall great vehicle. I do plan on picking up a rhd ST185 RC maybe later this year but not positive yet! Anyways, I don't plan on doing much but maybe 18x8 wheels and Tein springs. Hope to meet some of you guys(?)!
I would be interested in a Minneapolis meet, even if it's just a few people... If it's not fun we don't have to keep doing it, but would be nice to give it a try. Even just a group dinner out at a bar or pizza joint. We have something starting, if you're interested please check out this thread >>> Minneapolis Meet... | PriusChat
We had our first meet and it was a success! We had a great time, good food and conversation. We have decided to do monthly meets on the first Thursday of each month. I also started a website to keep everyone on the same page with info for the next meet, and to help spread the word locally. I hope it isn't against the rules to share the site address here, it's mplscar.webs.com - please check it out, share it, and join us!
Just a reminder, our next meet is Thurs Nov 3rd, 6pm @ Carbone's on Cedar. Hope to see you there! - as always check out the latest group info at mplscar.webs.com
Hey Minneapolis prius owners! Does anyone have a Techstream setup I could borrow? I have a 2010 Prius that is not driving currently. I've ordered my own Techstream but it won't be here for a couple weeks. I live in Uptown. I look forward to meeting other Prii owners!
does anyone in Minneapolis or St. Paul MN have a Prolong battery charger/discharer setup for Gen 2 or Gen 3 Prius? I would like to rent it if possible. Or, does anyone want to go in on the purchase?: Prolong Deluxe Reconditioning Package | Hybrid Automotive Here is a 2-part video series that shows the Prolong system results:
