I have to tell somebody, I'm so excited!!

Congratulations on your new car.

I too had noiced the rear arm rest issue, but I leave mine up all the time. As for the steering, check your tire preasures, they are probably wrong.

 

The steering is different but you'll get used to it. I have, at least. I keep my tires at 42/40 and that helps. I definitely notice a difference when the pressure is lower than that.

Congrats on the new car! You chose a lovely color!

 

I hear you on the steering issue. I've noticed that at highway speeds the steering becomes tighter and you need to make "corrections" more often. I used to have a car that had tight sports steering (and boy did I like it!), but it got t-boned one evening and I ended up with a car that did not have tight steering. During that time I had become lazy with the steering since it had a little more play, so when I got my Prius I had to retrain myself so as to not drift off the road. Overall, though, I'd prefer steering that's a little bit tight as opposed to steering that's way too loose and uncontrollable.

 

i dont understand the steering issues here.

i frequently drive down the freeway with a minimal grip on the wheel. on straight roads i can drive with a few fingers easily as i can make all adjustments in a range fractions of an inch in size.

i don t know if its the road or the car but my steering is very tight and sensitive. the car is rock solid without a rattle of any kind.

the road noise is a bit loud but i dont really hear it much since i always have music on. but there have been times on a summer night out on road alone when i have had the radio off and its one of the quietest smoothest cars ive ever had.

 

Woo-Hoo... welcome to the owners side....CONGRATS

Bob Andersen

 

I recently picked up my 2005 black Prius. I've had it for about a week now. I absolutely love this vehicle. The gadgetry is amazing. I love the SKS. I had to drive a company car not too long ago and was looking for the Power button. This is funny since I've only had my Prius for a week!

 

Hehe, FallingWaterRising. :lol: I feel your pain. I rented a Prius for a 3 day road trip, and had a hard time getting used to my Blazer all over again come Monday morning. :lol: Stupid Blazer.... I want my Prius! Now! *stomps foot*

 

Ah, great to see another owner that's happy with the car. As for the armrest, my passengers love this armrest, it doesn't force your shoulder 'up' so to speak and lets your arm relax better than with an armrest that's horizontal.

 

Congratulations! Another happy customer

Try to see if the car is wandering, or if you are over correcting. It does seem that (in my car) it takes very little at highway speed to correct it. I don't think I have to 'steer' as much as when I first got the car so I guess it trained me.

 

Congrats, FallingWaterRising... that story is worth 10 points :lol:

 

ok what i was trying to say is what Bruce said in half the words with twice the clarity...

 

Gotta be a historical first!

Whoa, two historical firsts in the same post!

 

I now have 400+ mileso on my black exterior/grey interior Prius. It's a great car. I do not sense any drifting on the highways (at 30, 40, 50, 60+mph). Yes, I agree it's a light power steering which I actually like. I also have a German car with "German handling"...don't mind that either. I think it's preference. Steering in u-turns and 3-pointers are amazingly easy.

Yes, I have noticed that the center console in the rear seat area is not flush with the seat. It's a perfectly comfortable position.

I should probably check the manual but I was wondering if any of you would know...If I'm sitting in the car and walk away from it, will the engine stop running/car shut off (for those with the SKS)?

I live in the Franklin Hills/Silverlake/Los Feliz area of Los Angeles and I see more Prii in the neighborhood than anywhere else in the city. Where is everyone from here?

Thanks,

FallingWaterRising

 

I just got the call this afternoon that a car came in and I could have it.
It is a Salsa #5. not my first choice but since I've been waiting since March 20th, I took it !!! I'm going to go and pick it later this evening.
I can't wait .....I'll let you all know how the dealer experience goes although I'm not expecting any problems. I asked my sales person if it is MSRP and he said yes it is, and I get a dinner with the purchase.
It all happened so fast ......I'm feeling like a little kid at Christmas.

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FallingWaterRising.

in answer to your question. if your car is running and you have SS/SE, you can get out of the car and lock it, walk away and it will still run.