New Owner/new To Prius Chat

Hi

 

Me Too

I picked up my Barcelona Red in late Oct in New Orleans. I knew it would be good but who knew how REALLY good it can be? I'm a HH nurse and drive approx 500 miles/ week. This car is a joy and filling up is finally not a PITA.

Palamino

 

Dave .. Welcome to Prius and look forward to your Prius adventures. Do us a favor and give us your general location in your Profile here. It's interesting to know what area folks are discussing 'cause we may be travelling there one of these days.
Gary

 

Dave,

Welcome to the neighborhood. You should be proud of yourself for making a decision that not only suits you (and puts a big smile on your face, and rightly so!) but is also conducive to environmental restoration, which gives anyone with a heart the motivation to smile EXTRA big.

I mean, reflect a bit on the things you've enjoyed about the car already; then actively think about how your car is also one of the cleanest practcical gasoline-powered vehicles on earth!

A great choice; congratulations!

~ dan ~

PS - The amazing thing about it is this: With most new cars, as your time spent driving them increases, you tend to build up an enormous list of little things that annoy you or that you wish were done differently. In the Prius, paradoxically, that list won't get very long; you'll be VERY satisfied overall with your entire Prius experience!

 

And just how does this qualify for the Main Prius Forum????
[man, there has been a rash of these things since the PriusChat software upgrade.]

 

Welcome to Priuschat! I have a '07 Silver Touring too. Glad you found the information here helpful. You're off to a great start!

 

Awaiting Metallic Grey in Chicago...New to Prius

I don't know when my Prius will come in yet. It seems Metallic Grey is greatly popular around here. Being a retired systems analyst, the concept of the Prius is right up my alley and I'm thrilled at the thought of owning one. I have the new Garmin Nuvi 680 gps with MSN coverage, outstanding bluetooth, music, audio books, all travel info plus much more so I didn't need to take the expensive nav package.

Some questions....what are your thoughts....

...that antenna & car washes: does it have to be taken off each time?
...theft protection: is that extra package needed or a good idea?
...what about protecting that new car shine? The grey is incredible looking and I'd love to keep it exactly that way. There's nothing but expensive overkill on protection packages and I'm so confused by all of it at this point. What did you do?

Thanks all..........Barb

 

KAR IDEA - Congrat's on the great choice. So many to choose from. I have about 200 miles on my new 2008. That is some awesome milage on the first run. I'd guess that battery was fully charged when you took off from the store. I saw that kind of result in a city run of 5 miles after a long highway run this weekend.

Got it envydude - thanks for coming out. It's always good to know which info sources to ignore.

 

Welcome to priuschat owners and enjoy the ride! You won't be sorry!

 

Hi Dave,

With winter coming, don't expect to see very good mileage yet. Once the winter is over, the car will be more broken in and you will not forget the feeling of getting high MPGs.

 

Welcome to the forum.

 

Welcome aboard! What dealer did you purchase from? I ordered my Prius a little over a month ago and am due to receive it in a week or so. It seems like you waited an awful long time for yours.

 

KarIdea.......tell me about the extended warranty. Did you buy it here on Prius Chat? I'd like to get one too but dealer versions are just way too expensive.
Thanks a million. Barb