Los Angeles Prius Gathering

Well we made the LA gathering and really enjoyed it...ended up going to griffith park afterwards...finally made it back to Ft Wayne and overall mileage was 48.8 for 5500 miles...speeds were anywhere from low city speeds to 85mph up and down mountains...we were fully loaded with the kids stuff so we were pushing bottom so to speak, additionally the a/c running constantly in the monsoon heat of Nev/AZ...we have done this trip twice now in the last 3 years...over 12000 miles of cross country and not a bit of trouble...we did notice a few quirks though, as you climb in altitude...and you get gas...after you put the gas cap back on...start the car...then shut it completely off...open gas cap, then close it ,then restart car...the computer will compensate for higher elevation and your mileage will be in the upper 40s to low 50s, if you dont cycle it, we had a 10mpg drop given that the car was running too rich...we thought it was a fluke at first but after 4 times of it we finally figured it out...until such a time we returned to about 800msl, we had to do a reset each time on gas fill for the computer to sense altitude change...

 

sorry I missed it, was busy with work. Looks like fun, I will go next time though! And the woman in the brown shirt is really cute!!

 

Howdy all -- I'm a newbie. Just got my Prius earlier this week. . . but I would definitely be up for an LA Prius gathering. So if y'all do anything, please put me on the list.

Thanks!

 

Congrats on the new Prius!!! Mine is only 9 days old, and I really love it so far...

When is the next gathering for the crazy LA Prius people? Hehe. What exactly do you guys do at the gatherings? Please add me to the list. Do I need to do something else?

 

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Hello!!! Sign me up! Email sent.

Justin

 

Hello -- yes, I'm a new Prius owner and would love to participate! Late September would be nice or perhaps sometime in October or early November. After that, folks start to travel for the holidays. I know it is difficcult to coordinate with so many people -- all with competing obligations and schedules. For myself, the sooner a date is selected, the better because I have a small business on the side that involves lots of weekend events.

So -- just to throw something out there and get the ball rolling, what does October 13th look like? That is a Saturday. I really like the idea of having lunch someplace too.

Thanks!
Kandoux

PS -- I just filled up my tank for the first time. Got 399 miles, which I'm sure will improve substantially as I learn the nuances of driving the Prius. A friend is supposed to give me lessons next week -- she said that after they employed certain techniques, they saw an immediate improvement in mileage.

 

I had PM'd you, but I'll say it here as well -- I'm in!! I'll try to think about where (although I did like the Zoo parking lot -- plenty of space and no one to bother us!).

Julia

 

That's half a block from my house. It's almost silly for me to drive. If it's there, I'll be there. I'll even put notes of invite on the many other Prii on the block. Although hanging out in a basement parking garage sounds unpleasant. Is this a meeting point for a drive or a hang out time? I don't understand why we need shade. I'd much rather have fresh air than exhaust fumes.

That's just my thoughts. I'll go wherever. Organizing this must be like herding cats.

 

The grove sounds great. I'll be there.

I don't know if it is 1 hour free parking or 2. Validation is available withOUT purchase at Barnes and Noble, just ask at the register by the doors. I think 3-4 hours is $2 with validation.

I'm looking forward to meeting!