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New Owner - Just got my Black 09 (#6) on Tues.

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Caine, May 23, 2009.

  1. Caine

    Caine New Member

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    Hi all,

    Just thought I'd say hi! I'm very new to this Prius thing, but I traded in my gas guzzler Land Rover for my new Prius this week and am loving it so far and saving lots of money on gas already! I felt a bit like I was in a fish bowl the first couple of days, so I've already have had the windows tinted fairly dark (SunTek Carbon25) and I love the privacy and the new look is very cool.

    So far, I've figured out how to use most of the gadgets in the car (except B-mode...still looking for a good guide for how/when to use that...any help there would be appreciated). I am a little disappointed that there is no EV mode on the Prius. My wife and I rented a Highlander hybrid last summer (directly from Toyota) to travel across the country and I really liked playing around in EV mode when driving around town. I know there are kits out there (I like the look of Coastal Dave's kit), but I'm concerned about damage to both the battery and the warranty (I got the extended 7 year job and I'd sure hate to loose that!) Anyone have any comments regarding EV mods and possible damage to the batt/warranty?

    Anyway, I'm lovin' the Prius and am here to learn! :)



    Caine
     
    #1 Caine, May 23, 2009
  2. Blauer Glimmer

    Blauer Glimmer Active Member

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    From one newcomer to another: Welcome to the club! You're sure to learn a lot here.

    What I have learned about B mode: don't use it unless you're going down an extended hill - kind of like low gear for trucks. It is a braking mode and is detrimental to getting the best mpg, but will help save your brakes on a long decline.
     
    #2 Blauer Glimmer, May 23, 2009
  3. Caine

    Caine New Member

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    Ah, thanks BG! I live in Colorado, so maybe that might be useful for coming down from the mountains! Do you know if you still get the battery recharge effect in "B" mode?


    Caine
     
    #3 Caine, May 23, 2009
  4. Gadgetdad

    Gadgetdad New Member

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    :welcome: There is a discussion thread on this site about everything Prius, so get to know the search feature to find lots of answers to questions asked by everybody! A little research with help you get the most out out of our amazing cars.

    Lee
     
    #4 Gadgetdad, May 23, 2009
  5. Blauer Glimmer

    Blauer Glimmer Active Member

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    Yes, I believe so, but I defer to the real experts on the board.
     
    #5 Blauer Glimmer, May 23, 2009
  6. Sandy

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    welcome!
     
    #6 Sandy, May 24, 2009
  7. Bookwyrm

    Bookwyrm Proud Prius Purchaser

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    I picked up my black 09 Prius (#2) today. So I know what you are feeling! That is quite a change, Land Rover to Prius! Has it taken long to feel comfortable lower in relation to other traffic? I went from a Neon to the Prius, so it feels like a larger car. I, too, am having fun trying all the gizmos! ;)
     
    #7 Bookwyrm, May 29, 2009
  8. PriusSport

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    Did you mention how much you had to pay them to take your Land Rover?
    Just kidding--I think.
     
    #8 PriusSport, May 29, 2009
  9. blippo

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    Caine, do you have a picture of your car with the tint? I was thinking of getting my Prius back windows tinted. I think it would look cool
     
    #9 blippo, May 30, 2009
  10. adllewellyn

    adllewellyn New Member

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    Mine are tinted, and I like it alot. :) I'll post photos when I am allowed... (not enough posts yet...)
     
    #10 adllewellyn, May 30, 2009
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