Welcome Ozarkians!!

conv65 · 09-04-2007, 11:31 PM

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.

dragonrand · 11-29-2007, 08:50 PM

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, (

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

**efusco** · 11-29-2007, 09:06 PM

Hey Dragon,
Welcome to the community...there are a heck of a lot of Prii in this area now, but very few have found their way here to PC.

I'd be thrilled if you got some sort of GTG going...it certainly doesn't need to be anything big, local bar or restraunt is fine.

**efusco** · 11-29-2007, 09:14 PM

Hey Dragon,
Welcome to the community...there are a heck of a lot of Prii in this area now, but very few have found their way here to PC.

I'd be thrilled if you got some sort of GTG going...it certainly doesn't need to be anything big, local bar or restraunt is fine.

sparlin · 12-04-2007, 11:49 PM

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
sparlin@umr.edu

**efusco** · 12-05-2007, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparlin

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
sparlin@umr.edu

That sounds like a great time and place!! I can try to help out from over here in Springfield area.

sparlin · 12-05-2007, 03:11 PM

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

Ron Walker · 01-04-2008, 09:39 AM

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

02 & Blue · 01-13-2008, 02:21 PM

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.

sparlin · 03-26-2008, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparlin

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

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

12-04-2007, 11:49 PM	#15
sparlin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 13 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	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 sparlin@umr.edu

12-05-2007, 03:11 PM	#17
sparlin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 13 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	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

01-04-2008, 09:39 AM	#18
Ron Walker VP21 Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 15 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	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

01-13-2008, 02:21 PM	#19
02 & Blue Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Warrensburg MO Posts: 1 My Car: 2002 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Welcome Ozarkians!! 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. Last edited by 02 & Blue; 01-13-2008 at 02:28 PM.

09-04-2007, 11:31 PM	#11
conv65 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City MO Posts: 20 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	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.

11-29-2007, 08:50 PM	#12
dragonrand Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 4 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	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, ( 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

11-29-2007, 09:06 PM	#13
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 13,363 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 23	Hey Dragon, Welcome to the community...there are a heck of a lot of Prii in this area now, but very few have found their way here to PC. I'd be thrilled if you got some sort of GTG going...it certainly doesn't need to be anything big, local bar or restraunt is fine.

11-29-2007, 09:14 PM	#14
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 13,363 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 23	Hey Dragon, Welcome to the community...there are a heck of a lot of Prii in this area now, but very few have found their way here to PC. I'd be thrilled if you got some sort of GTG going...it certainly doesn't need to be anything big, local bar or restraunt is fine.