One More New Prius Owner

fadedindigo · 08-18-2008, 10:06 PM

I got my 2008 Prius with package 2 today. I only waited a week too because someone canceled their order and the dealer offered me the car when I called. Paid MSRP and it came in the color I wanted too! I had them install the "clear bra" and underbody coating because Minnesota salt and snow really eats your car.

P.S. The SKS rules! I keep thinking I have to turn a key to take it out of the ignition after I park.

dogfriend · 08-19-2008, 01:35 AM

Congratulations!

SKS is definitely the best option on the car, IMO. The only problem is that when you have to drive a different vehicle, you will resent having to deal with an old fashioned key.

thepolarcrew · 08-19-2008, 03:09 AM

Start fumbling in the pocket. Man that sux!

richard schumacher · 08-19-2008, 09:57 AM

Sweet! But when did you last buy aftermarket undercoating? These days it can cause as many problems as it prevents.

Courtney · 08-19-2008, 11:07 AM

Congratulations on your new car Indigo! The key system is interesting to get used to isn't it? But so much fun! The power button truly amused me as well! What a sweet deal to have such a short wait and only pay msrp! There are many here that envy you I'm sure! Have fun!

fadedindigo · 08-19-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by richard schumacher

Sweet! But when did you last buy aftermarket undercoating? These days it can cause as many problems as it prevents.

i had undercoating done back in 2001 on my 01 acura integra. 7 harsh winters and no sign of rust to this day. haven't had any problems yet.

dogfriend · 08-19-2008, 02:14 PM

What is this rust that you speak of?

dwreed3rd · 08-19-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fadedindigo

I got my 2008 Prius with package 2 today. I only waited a week too because someone canceled their order and the dealer offered me the car when I called. Paid MSRP and it came in the color I wanted too! I had them install the "clear bra" and underbody coating because Minnesota salt and snow really eats your car.

P.S. The SKS rules! I keep thinking I have to turn a key to take it out of the ignition after I park.

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Congratulations

BTW I hope you wiped that stuff off of the bottom of your shoes before you got into your nice new Prius.

richard schumacher · 08-19-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fadedindigo

i had undercoating done back in 2001 on my 01 acura integra. 7 harsh winters and no sign of rust to this day. haven't had any problems yet.

Make sure that the undercoater didn't plug up or displace the A/C evaporator drain tube. Cleaning out all the chassis weep holes would also be prudent.

dwreed3rd · 08-19-2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by richard schumacher

Make sure that the undercoater didn't plug up or displace the A/C evaporator drain tube. Cleaning out all the chassis weep holes would also be prudent.

Excellant point: Is there a list of of drain holes anywhere? If not is there any recommendation as to where to go to find out where they are?

08-18-2008, 10:06 PM	#1
fadedindigo Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	One More New Prius Owner I got my 2008 Prius with package 2 today. I only waited a week too because someone canceled their order and the dealer offered me the car when I called. Paid MSRP and it came in the color I wanted too! I had them install the "clear bra" and underbody coating because Minnesota salt and snow really eats your car. P.S. The SKS rules! I keep thinking I have to turn a key to take it out of the ignition after I park.

08-19-2008, 01:35 AM	#2
dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 2,687 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 7	Re: One More New Prius Owner Congratulations! SKS is definitely the best option on the car, IMO. The only problem is that when you have to drive a different vehicle, you will resent having to deal with an old fashioned key.

08-19-2008, 03:09 AM	#3
thepolarcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,509 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: One More New Prius Owner Start fumbling in the pocket. Man that sux!

08-19-2008, 09:57 AM	#4
richard schumacher nacreous lacquer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,121 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: One More New Prius Owner Sweet! But when did you last buy aftermarket undercoating? These days it can cause as many problems as it prevents.

08-19-2008, 11:07 AM	#5
Courtney Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: So. Cali Posts: 25 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: One More New Prius Owner Congratulations on your new car Indigo! The key system is interesting to get used to isn't it? But so much fun! The power button truly amused me as well! What a sweet deal to have such a short wait and only pay msrp! There are many here that envy you I'm sure! Have fun!

08-19-2008, 02:14 PM	#7
dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carmichael, CA Posts: 2,687 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 7	Re: One More New Prius Owner What is this rust that you speak of?

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