Not even a newbie yet!

pvsteph7 · 01-22-2008, 10:25 PM

They should have a forum chat for people who aren't even owners of Priuses yet, but will hopefully soon be and are already obsessed with PriusChat.

I'm looking around and have driven and looked at a few.

All I can say is, I CANNOT wait! Can't wait for the MPGs, can't wait for the toys, can't wait for having a signature line on my postings that have my model year and color, can't wait to become obsessed with how to drive to get better mileage, can't wait for all of it!

Just wanted to say hi, and hopefully, next time I post, I will be a bonafide newbie!

Oh, one last thing: what is the one thing that you love the most about your prius? Just trying to figure out what to look for in terms of the options, color, everything.

john1701a · 01-22-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pvsteph7

what is the one thing that you love the most about your prius?

Careful what you ask...

For me, it's the fact that I've been driving one for over 7 years.

Prius has overwhelming proven a wise purchase decision.
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PrematurelyGray · 01-22-2008, 10:36 PM

Does that mean you're still gestating?

My car is a pretty (handsome) red, that accommodate's my son's long-legged 16 year old friends in the back seat. And it's zippy when I need zip.

pvsteph7 · 01-22-2008, 10:38 PM

No, I'm totally sold. I'm just wondering what things I should consider in buying, and I figured current Prius owners with 100% hindsight would better be able to tell me what are the useful features/things they loved.

N3FOL · 01-22-2008, 10:42 PM

Welcome to the forum and please don't forget to update us on the upcoming purchase.

Ever since I traded in my old minivan, I am having a hard time which ride should I take to work. My motorcycle or my Prius.

It is a fun car to drive and very good in mpg.

Hope to see your posts more often around this forum.

Regards.

**Tideland Prius** · 01-23-2008, 12:26 AM

Welcome to PriusChat!!

I absolutely love the SKS (Smart Key System). At the minimum, get the package with the SKS. More and more cars are coming equipped with this system so might as well have the future today.

Otherwise, the other equipment is basically candy... extras, if you will. Some say the JBL audio is ok but not great and it's better to upgrade the speakers yourself. I'd test the Touring and non-Touring model and see which one you like better. The Touring has larger wheels (16") and a differently tuned suspension which most people agree, is the better of the two.

Hemi4Prius · 01-23-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pvsteph7

All I can say is, I CANNOT wait! Can't wait for the MPGs, can't wait for the toys, can't wait for having a signature line on my postings that have my model year and color, can't wait to become obsessed with how to drive to get better mileage, can't wait for all of it!

I couldn't agree more! I'm a non-official newbie too, I should have mine within a month or so. I'm so excited! Welcome to the forum!

zenMachine · 01-24-2008, 12:57 PM

I use the SKS and Bluetooth features the most and highly recommend them. The trouble is, integrated Bluetooth is only available with the JBL "premium" package, and if you're into good sound, be prepared to spend lots of time and money upgrading the system to your liking.

The reverse camera is an excellent safety feature, especially where there are lots of children running around. But once you get used to it, driving a car without it can become hazardous because you may forget to turn around and look while backing up.

I didn't get the built-in Nav, and don't regret that decision one bit.

01-22-2008, 10:25 PM	#1
pvsteph7 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 23 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Not even a newbie yet! They should have a forum chat for people who aren't even owners of Priuses yet, but will hopefully soon be and are already obsessed with PriusChat. I'm looking around and have driven and looked at a few. All I can say is, I CANNOT wait! Can't wait for the MPGs, can't wait for the toys, can't wait for having a signature line on my postings that have my model year and color, can't wait to become obsessed with how to drive to get better mileage, can't wait for all of it! Just wanted to say hi, and hopefully, next time I post, I will be a bonafide newbie! Oh, one last thing: what is the one thing that you love the most about your prius? Just trying to figure out what to look for in terms of the options, color, everything.

01-22-2008, 10:36 PM	#3
PrematurelyGray Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 62 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Not even a newbie yet! Does that mean you're still gestating? My car is a pretty (handsome) red, that accommodate's my son's long-legged 16 year old friends in the back seat. And it's zippy when I need zip.

01-22-2008, 10:38 PM	#4
pvsteph7 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA Posts: 23 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Not even a newbie yet! No, I'm totally sold. I'm just wondering what things I should consider in buying, and I figured current Prius owners with 100% hindsight would better be able to tell me what are the useful features/things they loved.

01-22-2008, 10:42 PM	#5
N3FOL Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 791 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Not even a newbie yet! Welcome to the forum and please don't forget to update us on the upcoming purchase. Ever since I traded in my old minivan, I am having a hard time which ride should I take to work. My motorcycle or my Prius. It is a fun car to drive and very good in mpg. Hope to see your posts more often around this forum. Regards.

01-23-2008, 12:26 AM	#6
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,633 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 229 Thanked 346 Times in 245 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Not even a newbie yet! Welcome to PriusChat!! I absolutely love the SKS (Smart Key System). At the minimum, get the package with the SKS. More and more cars are coming equipped with this system so might as well have the future today. Otherwise, the other equipment is basically candy... extras, if you will. Some say the JBL audio is ok but not great and it's better to upgrade the speakers yourself. I'd test the Touring and non-Touring model and see which one you like better. The Touring has larger wheels (16") and a differently tuned suspension which most people agree, is the better of the two. __________________ 2005 Tideland Pearl Premium Package 25/10/04 VVT-i Emblem, Sport Pedals, All-Weather Mats, Cargo Mat, EV Mod, JDM Prius Footwell Lighting, DICE iPod Kit 2008 Deep Black smart fortwo passion coupé - sold (6.1L/100km) 2010 Blue Ribbon Metallic Technology Package 29/08/09 All-Weather Mats, Homemade Console Pads, LED lighting "Ask an Expert" on Facebook I am not employed by Toyota, and the opinions expressed by me as a Prius Expert are not those of Toyota.

01-24-2008, 12:57 PM	#8
zenMachine Just another Onionhead Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,985 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 5 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Not even a newbie yet! I use the SKS and Bluetooth features the most and highly recommend them. The trouble is, integrated Bluetooth is only available with the JBL "premium" package, and if you're into good sound, be prepared to spend lots of time and money upgrading the system to your liking. The reverse camera is an excellent safety feature, especially where there are lots of children running around. But once you get used to it, driving a car without it can become hazardous because you may forget to turn around and look while backing up. I didn't get the built-in Nav, and don't regret that decision one bit.