I'm new here so howdy. Anyways, have been driving a 2002 Corvette now for about three years and decided to get a Prius until the next model I want comes out (C6 Z06 for those Vette afficianados ). I called a dealer about 90 miles from me about a month ago. My father had purchased a new 4Runner from them a month or so before that. I talked to him about the Prius and whether he could get me one. He checked, called me back about a week later, and said he had a silver #9 coming in in about a month and it was mine if I wanted it. I put the deposit down and waited. Dealer called yesterday and the car is in! I am going to pick it up on Friday. I'm taking the day off and my father and I are going up to Kansas to get it. Should be alot of fun. My only problem is I don't know what the necessities will be to get the Navigation up to speed for my trip home... I know I will want to play with everything before I get on the road. I LOVE gadgets and this car should be great for me. I test drove one with my fiance and my Nokia 3650 paired up in about 15 seconds and during the 20 minute test drive, I was making calls like a pro in the car. Anyways, it should be a great car. Only plans, so far, are to tint the windows and add XM radio. Might change the tires, we'll see if the trip home reveals anything I don't like about the ride quality (anybody want to buy basically brand new tires for an '04 Prius?? ). I'll let everyone know how the drive home goes! Nice site you got here. Patrick
Welcome to PriusChat, Patrick! www.priusxm.com has a great XM solution & installation video that comes with it - check them out.
Yup, I'll definitely check them out. I know there is a choice between suppliers but the DVD install sounds nice. Heading out at 7AM to get her in the morning (it is a she, right?)... Patrick
Well, got it and it is beautiful. Great car, trip home was nice. I am having trouble with my phone working with it though. The car I drove before, it worked fine. My phone is pairing everytime, I am receiving calls, except when I answer them, the people on the other end of the line here pretty nastic static/odd noises. I hear them fine.... any ideas? I will post more of my impressions in a bit Patrick
Welcome to the club I am very happy for you. I was lucky to have a short wait also. My previous car was a Cobb tuned 2002 WRX so I know what its like to go from a high performance car to the Prius. Its a big change to say the least. There is a post here somewhere about how much people change their driving habits when they get a Prius. I think its even more pronounced for people that go from a wicked fast car to the Prius IMO. You'll see... Anyway good luck and keep us posted. Oh yeah, about the phone thing: there is a forum for electronics. I don't have the same phone but someone there should be able to help you out.
Thanks bud I appreciate it. The WRX's are pretty stout stock and would be a great daily driver (my Vette was a DD). I looked into the STI's... pretty slick. Ya the change from a 350hp V8 to a Prius is fairly extreme. Most people were shocked to hear about my "move" to a different car. It is great though. I have put about 130 miles on it today and it has been a real pleasure. Given lots of people rides, demonstrated stealth mode (the overall favorite "feature"), the NAV, etc. I am enjoying it. And there is some pleasure in knowing that you are saving a few bucks at the gas pump. I'll go post over in electronics about the phone... Patrick
Finally got mine too ... waited about 4 months. My brother-in-law works for Toyota so I didn't have to wait 6 months (and got a small discount). So far I really enjoy it, but I'm annoyed that the nav system was disabled while driving (even though I have a passenger). It's smart enough to detect when the passenger is not buckled, but for some reason it won't override the disabling feature. Oh well, better safe than sorry.
