Welcome Ozarkians!!

Allo, its me flare, i dont live in SW MO but i live in STL

 

Since my post was lost *waves* Hit me up for a visit or road trip!

 

I live in Warrensburg, MO and I should get my Prius in about two weeks. It arrived in port a few days ago. I can't wait as you can imagine. Central Missouri State University is in Warrensburg and so is Whiteman Air Force Base (well, 10 miles away). I've seen three other Prii in town, two with MO plates and one with Nevada so he's probably passing though. If you can get enough people together, I would love to meet somewhere nearby and share ideas. Since I don't have my car yet, I'm not familiar with it but I did drive a 2005 hail damaged one three weeks ago and it was fantastic! The dealer even wanted full MSRP WITH the hail damage. I drove by the dealer last week and the car was sold. Anyway, your first post here was in 2004 so I hope you check this every once and awhile. I'll check back every few days or so or just PM me. Thanks!
Doug

 

I've had my Prius since Apr 06 and see MANY more around these days. Warrensburg area, Lees Summit. I'd be interested in having a meeting somewhere. I would love to test drive a Prius with the stiffening plate, maybe see the Lock Outs for our MFD, etc... I have a rear hitch and a bike rack people can look at. Post if interested....

 

I live in the Waynesville / FT Wood area and we have a lot of Prius owners around here. I'll be glad to participate if its not to far to drive.

 

Brought back from the DEAD, this thread that is!

Hey Evan, the wife and I just bought some Lake of the Ozarks property at mm58 Ivy Bend, Stover , MO.

I think I gave up here for doing a Mid-MO prius get together.
So if any new prius owners in Missouri want to do as Evan says in this post well then POST IT HERE

We will be going to the lake a lot this summer ( hopefully) so not too close too ya but closer than Columbia.

 

When do you all meet and get, together and from mid-missouri area?

 

The wife and I would be interested in a meet or a little road tour sometime so put us on your list. We live in Jefferson City.

 

Hello Evan and group!

I joined the ranks of Prius owners about two months ago -- quite to my surprise. I bought a used 2005 Prius, top-of-the-line with NAV (package #5, I think?), from the well-known Toyota dealer on the east side of Springfield. If I was happy with my car two months ago, I'm even more enthused about it in the last week since discovering this online community.

Evan, I think your idea is a great one -- I for one would love to meet with other Prius owners and compare notes, driving experiences, and talk about (and maybe do) some mods. I'm also preparing for my first real road trip in December (trekking halfway across the country to do the family Christmas thing) and I have lots of ideas and questions about road-tripping, Prius style.

I've never organized a group get-together before, but if no one else wants to take the bull by the horns I'm willing. The way I see it, we need (a) a place to meet, (B) a reasonable date with decent forewarning, and ©, an idea of how many people -- and Prii -- are likely to show. I'm open to suggestions on any of these things. Since we'll probably want to check out each other's cars, nice weather would be a definite plus, but the right meeting place could make that less important (perhaps indoor socializing with our cars in clear, close view so we can run out to see/drive them when impulse strikes?) I don't really want to put off meeting until spring due solely to weather concerns -- and "The Prius in Winter" is a great topic for discussion anyway.

I've got lots more to say, but I won't try to cram it all into one post; this was just a quick, friendly "Hello" to everyone in the SW MO area. And if you're interested in a meeting, let me know!

DragonRand

 

Bennet Springs is the place to meet.

Dear Priusee's

I propose Bennett Springs for an April day trip meeting site. Not March 1! Wait for beautiful weather. There is a reasonable sized parking lot outside the rustic lodge restaurant. Small separate dining room for headquarters, lunch. Fun tour of the hatchery. Swimming pool, hiking trail, fishing, camping. Nearly equal distance from Springfield, Rolla, Ft. Wood, Sedalia, Columbia. Lots of inexpensive rustic cabins onsite and adjacent.

Souvenir prizes for greatest distance, best MPG, backing through small traffic cones using rear view TV screen only, most modifications to stock car, best modification, worst modification, newest accessory/application, greatest people-miles.

We can hit up Seeger Toyota for refreshments, perhaps coupons for service at the many Seeger Toyota dealerships.

There are more than eight Prii near or in Rolla.

If I can get at least three helpers I will organize the first such event.

Don Sparlin
[email protected]

 

April at Bennett Springs

Dear Prius persons,

I propose Saturday, April 19 (after tax day!), or the next Saturday, April 26, for a casual meeting. Cruise on down and meet and greet the good people, the Prius owners.

Once I get my three helpers, we will decide which weekend and go with it. If you want a vote, get on the working committee. With the date decided I will post an invitation for you to print out and stick under the wipers of every Prius you find in a parking lot. Hope that is legal!

In the meantime, bring on your thoughts on what is missing for your enjoyment. Post your comments in this thread.

Don Sparlin

 

Prius regeneration

Hi

I live in Ozark, Missouri and drive a silver '01 Prius

For the last six years I've purchased damaged Prius for rebuild. I've put 26 of them back on the road and currently have one for sale.

I enjoy working on the car and solving any problems. I use 'doner' wrecked Prius' for parts and components. If I had to depend on Prius maintenance and mechanical work I'd starve. They don't seem to break that often.

Later this year I plan to expand into the '04 - 08 cars but will always have a soft spot for the classic.

I hope a spring meet can be organized

 

Whew! Thanks Ron, I was beginning to think I was the only one who drove a pre 04 Prius (2002 & Blue 4 door). Bought Mom's 02 when Dad got her a 2007. My wife named it Baby girl and keeps trying to trade me her 2003 Diamonte VRX. I have a 2003 Tundra as well, it hasn't left the driveway except for battery charging since the Prius arrived (Jul 07). Baby girl has 92,500+ miles and gets 46.6 mpg in Summer, Mom and Dad drove her all over the Midwest and East Coast. Dad said I would noticed an approx 9 mpg drop during cold weather, is that normal for the older models? Either way it still beats the 19 mpg in the Tundra.

I live in Warrensburg and have seen 5-6 07s around town.

 

Re: April at Bennett Springs

Fellow Prius owners,
I am sorry to have to rescend my offer of organizing a gathering due to family conflicts.
Don Sparlin