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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ajprius, Jul 25, 2006.

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  1. ajprius

    ajprius New Member

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    Yep! We've been watching, looking and reading for quite some time and this past weekend my wife and I finally took the plunge and joined the Prius Nation! It's an 05' #5.

    We were as giddy as two little kids!! It's awesome! My son things we are driving a space ship (thanks to the MFD) And although our 4 year old daughter is missing the gas gulping van with sliding doors, we're pretty sure she'll come around soon!! In fact she played in the car all night as we got things settled.

    This forum is great, it's answered several of my questions already and is a great community.

    I don't have much to share, except my huge grin... :D
    Look forward to chatting more as we get to know our new little toy.
     
    #1 ajprius, Jul 25, 2006
  2. Jeannie

    Jeannie Proud Prius Granny

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    Congratulations, and enjoy your new toy!
     
    #2 Jeannie, Jul 25, 2006
  3. BenR

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    Nicely done. Enjoy!!!
     
    #3 BenR, Jul 25, 2006
  4. ralphbongo

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    Wait till you find all the hidden stuff. It is just tooo cool. Welcome to the fun to drive again club. :D
     
    #4 ralphbongo, Jul 25, 2006
  5. ajprius

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    Oh ya, like the smart key features.. too cool.
    Epcot in the garage! ;)
     
    #5 ajprius, Jul 25, 2006
  6. Rangerdavid

    Rangerdavid Senior Member

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    :D :D Welcome & congrats!! I think you'll come to realize you've made an excellent decision !! B)
     
    #6 Rangerdavid, Jul 25, 2006
  7. tyrael

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    Welcome to the club!
     
    #7 tyrael, Jul 25, 2006
  8. Jack Kelly

    Jack Kelly New Member

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    Welcome to Prius Chat!

    Lucky you, you live right down there close to Danny, PC's founder, who has vowed personally to address all questions and complaints of Prius owners within a 400-mile radius of his home. :eek:
     
    #8 Jack Kelly, Jul 26, 2006
  9. ajprius

    ajprius New Member

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    WOW, lucky me.
    I'll be looking forward to that personnel service....
    :D

    hello.....
    :rolleyes:

    erhhhh.....
    :mellow:

    mmmmmm...
    <_<
     
    #9 ajprius, Jul 26, 2006
  10. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Let's see: a few things to get you off on the right foot.
    (aka, here's what I tell the new owners)

    On the bottom of every Priuschat page is a link called "Lo-Fi Version." Click that to be taken to the text-only version of Priuschat. From there you can very quickly skim topics and threads. When you need the full-blown version of a page for attached pictures or whatnot, there's a link on the top of each Lo-Fi page for that.

    We all know that there's a ton and a half of high-tech in the Prius. To help you appreciate all the "low-tech" engineering, Figure out these things:
    • Fold all the seats. Yes, ALL of them.
    • Stow away the cargo area cover.
    • Find the drawer under the cup holders.
    And most importantly of all, don't try to Pulse-n-Glide, don't try to maximize your mileage, don't try to do things other than drive the car. The rest - if you choose to pursue them - will come to you.

    Oh yeah, Congrats on your Prius and WELCOME TO PRIUSCHAT!! [​IMG]
     
    #10 TonyPSchaefer, Jul 26, 2006
  11. rufaro

    rufaro WeePoo, Gen II

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Jul 26 2006, 05:54 AM) [snapback]292513[/snapback]</div>
    DANG--2+ months and I haven't figured out about stowing the cargo cover....Ok, help first, then y'all can yell at me! :(
     
    #11 rufaro, Jul 26, 2006
  12. Jack Kelly

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rufaro @ Jul 26 2006, 05:07 PM) [snapback]292870[/snapback]</div>
    Just above the spare, dearie. There are notches on both sides of the molded (not "moulded")plastic contraption to accomodate its length.
     
    #12 Jack Kelly, Jul 26, 2006
  13. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Ok. I'll give you this one. But the rest are on you. :)

    Notice also, that the bar on the left side of the cargo area acts as a bar to hold up the floor thingy.
     
    #13 TonyPSchaefer, Jul 26, 2006
  14. Ichabod

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    Ha! that one's new to me too, but so is my Prius. I'd have eventually taken it out and left it in the garage before I figured that one out. Then one day I'd need it for one reason or another and I'd have forgotten where I put it.
     
    #14 Ichabod, Jul 26, 2006
  15. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Btw, the black bin underneath the floor has clips that rest on the actual frame. In other words, when you replace the bin back into the floor, don't just throw it in, wiggle it then figure it's fine and dandy. The back (near the battery) and the front (near the bumper) will actually rest on sills making the bin solid so it won't move or distort.
     
    #15 Tideland Prius, Jul 27, 2006
  16. Rancid13

    Rancid13 Cool Chick with a Black Prius

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    Welcome to the club, and congratulations on your new toy!! :D Your daughter will soon learn that the Prius is better than any van with sliding doors. With the exception of the Sienna Hybrid, should they ever decide to make one, of course. :D
     
    #16 Rancid13, Jul 27, 2006
  17. rebel6731

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    Tony,
    Where did you get the mat for inside the cargo hold? I just got my Prius last Sat. and got a mat for the area behind the back seats. However, I would love to get one for the "hidden" compartment as your picture shows.

    Thanks in advance.

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jack Kelly @ Jul 26 2006, 09:01 PM) [snapback]292929[/snapback]</div>
     
    #17 rebel6731, Jul 27, 2006
  18. tyrael

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(rebel6731 @ Jul 27 2006, 08:20 PM) [snapback]293526[/snapback]</div>
    Those actually look like his floor mats. He might have opted for the all WX floor mats. I just ordered mine!!! They'll probably work out best for me down here where it rains almost every other day!
     
    #18 tyrael, Jul 27, 2006
  19. meezercat

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Jul 26 2006, 09:17 PM) [snapback]292939[/snapback]</div>
    I, uh, thought that was all it was for.... :blink:

    (and I'm not even blonde!)
     
    #19 meezercat, Jul 27, 2006
  20. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tyrael @ Jul 27 2006, 08:25 PM) [snapback]293554[/snapback]</div>
    Those actually look like his floor mats. He might have opted for the all WX floor mats. I just ordered mine!!! They'll probably work out best for me down here where it rains almost every other day![/b][/quote]You are correct, sir except that on a day-to-day basis, I use Eddie Bower WaterHog mats, not WX. What you see in the picture are my two front and rear mats, neatly stacked and stowed in my cargo area. During auto shows, meet-ups, and Hybridfests, I use my "show mats".

    Additionally, the white thing in the little cubby-hole on the left is an old bed sheet used as a drop cloth. I do make runs to Home Depot where I buy wood and other stuff. I regularly haul stuff with the seats folded and the drop cloth down.
     
    #20 TonyPSchaefer, Jul 28, 2006
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