Ok, now I'm excited!!! :-)

sandpiper · 01-08-2004, 12:28 PM

I wasn't getting my hopes up in case things fell through, but...
DH just got a call from our salesman - my car is in NY and on its way! I actually have a VIN of my own.

So, the way this is gonna work is we're renting a car, driving to DC/MD where the dealer is. Good excuse to visit friends too (used to live there). From the dealer, we will drive the Prius to upstate NY (5 1/2 hours), visit with my family who I haven't seen many of in a coupla years, then drive back to Jax, FL - obviously a lot of miles right away. So, what should I do, or not do, during this period? How long is a break-in normally? My understanding is that during the break-in you shouldn't exceed 60 mph; is that correct? Are there other things to be aware of?

I've printed and saved a lot of posts with details about driving the car, and changing the oil, and changing settings, and maximizing mpg, so I thank all of you for the tremendous help you've been!

Sandpiper, soon-to-be owner of a white #7

**efusco** · 01-08-2004, 12:33 PM

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So, what should I do, or not do, during this period? How long is a break-in normally? My understanding is that during the break-in you shouldn't exceed 60 mph; is that correct? Are there other things to be aware of?

Yea, avoid the hard accelleration, hard braking, exceeding 60mph or so for the first 600 miles. Don't panic if the check engine light comes on, just keep driving unless there seems to be a problem, it should go off in 100-150 miles as the soot and such blow out of the O2 sensor.

Check the oil level when you take delivery--make sure it's not above the full line AT ALL--if it is make them drain it to just below the full mark. Check the tire pressures (bring a guage) and even consider bringing a little compressor and add air to get up to about 42 psi in front and 40 psi in the rear--esp. important if you're driving as much as you plan to.

Don't let the dealership disuade you from checking this stuff.

Have fun, great little car.
--evan

sandpiper · 01-08-2004, 12:46 PM

Thanks, Evan! I'll print this out and add it to my folder. And I'll bring my gauge... sold my old Saturn so all the car stuff is in a neat little pile. The oil I'd read about, but wouldn't have thought to check it at the dealer... I'll add that to the pickup checklist I have printed.

Sandpiper :mrgreen:

**efusco** · 01-08-2004, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Thanks, Evan! I'll print this out and add it to my folder. And I'll bring my gauge... sold my old Saturn so all the car stuff is in a neat little pile. The oil I'd read about, but wouldn't have thought to check it at the dealer... I'll add that to the pickup checklist I have printed.

Sandpiper :mrgreen:

I normally wouldn't have worried a lot about checking the oil at the dealer except that you'll be doing a lot of driving and it's very common that it's over filled slightly and with several hundred miles of driving in the first few days it could, potentially, do some damage and definately would affect milage....not worth waiting IMO.
--evan

**Danny** · 01-08-2004, 02:07 PM

Congrats, Sandpiper!

It's always good to hear about someone with a good buying experience - goes to show that if you're flexible with pick-up location, colors, etc, that you can make your dream a reality much quicker

Be sure to let us know how the extended trip is - sounds like a good trip to become accustomed to your new car!

Danny

**efusco** · 01-08-2004, 02:26 PM

BTW Sandpiper....why not extend the trip a bit more and take it down to Coastal Dave for the Integrated XM install!!! Heck, in NY you can get Jon to do it at PRIUSXM even.
--evan

**Danny** · 01-08-2004, 02:36 PM

And stop by Columbia, SC and let me play with your car for a little while

**efusco** · 01-08-2004, 02:48 PM

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And stop by Columbia, SC and let me play with your car for a little while

Heck, how far away is Nixa, MO anyway....maybe a quick jaunt to all 400 member's homes for a visit! :mrgreen:
--evan

egandy · 01-08-2004, 03:04 PM

Congrats!! I know you can't wait to get it. I just recieved my Vin# yesterday. My car is currently in Jacksonville, Fl (I am on St. Simons Island, Ga) and it should be heading this way any day now. I ordered it the second week in October. But like you I was not getting my hopes up that it would come in before Feb. so I was very happy to know that it is in the country and the wait is almost over.
Enjoy your trip and new car.

Jerry P · 01-08-2004, 05:27 PM

Enjoy the trip! Getting the Prius after having access to all the info posted here sure has to be better than those of us who got them early and had to learn the hard way. Of course, I would not have wanted to endure the wait. Hope your trip goes well.

01-08-2004, 12:28 PM	#1
sandpiper Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 31 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Ok, now I'm excited!!! :-) I wasn't getting my hopes up in case things fell through, but... DH just got a call from our salesman - my car is in NY and on its way! I actually have a VIN of my own. So, the way this is gonna work is we're renting a car, driving to DC/MD where the dealer is. Good excuse to visit friends too (used to live there). From the dealer, we will drive the Prius to upstate NY (5 1/2 hours), visit with my family who I haven't seen many of in a coupla years, then drive back to Jax, FL - obviously a lot of miles right away. So, what should I do, or not do, during this period? How long is a break-in normally? My understanding is that during the break-in you shouldn't exceed 60 mph; is that correct? Are there other things to be aware of? I've printed and saved a lot of posts with details about driving the car, and changing the oil, and changing settings, and maximizing mpg, so I thank all of you for the tremendous help you've been! Sandpiper, soon-to-be owner of a white #7

01-08-2004, 02:07 PM	#5
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 4,581 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 26 Times in 8 Posts TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 25	Congrats, Sandpiper! It's always good to hear about someone with a good buying experience - goes to show that if you're flexible with pick-up location, colors, etc, that you can make your dream a reality much quicker Be sure to let us know how the extended trip is - sounds like a good trip to become accustomed to your new car! Danny __________________ PriusChat Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $990 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875 : HeatShield SunShades : BT Tech Stiffening Plate : All other Prius Accessories

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01-08-2004, 12:46 PM	#3
sandpiper Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 31 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks, Evan! I'll print this out and add it to my folder. And I'll bring my gauge... sold my old Saturn so all the car stuff is in a neat little pile. The oil I'd read about, but wouldn't have thought to check it at the dealer... I'll add that to the pickup checklist I have printed. Sandpiper :mrgreen:

01-08-2004, 02:26 PM	#6
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,202 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 24	BTW Sandpiper....why not extend the trip a bit more and take it down to Coastal Dave for the Integrated XM install!!! Heck, in NY you can get Jon to do it at PRIUSXM even. --evan

01-08-2004, 02:36 PM	#7
Danny Admin/Founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 4,581 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 26 Times in 8 Posts TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 25	And stop by Columbia, SC and let me play with your car for a little while __________________ PriusChat Offers Discounts on: Extended Warranty - $990 : Pre-Paid Maintenance - $875 : HeatShield SunShades : BT Tech Stiffening Plate : All other Prius Accessories

01-08-2004, 03:04 PM	#9
egandy Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Saint Simons Island, GA Posts: 3 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Congrats!! I know you can't wait to get it. I just recieved my Vin# yesterday. My car is currently in Jacksonville, Fl (I am on St. Simons Island, Ga) and it should be heading this way any day now. I ordered it the second week in October. But like you I was not getting my hopes up that it would come in before Feb. so I was very happy to know that it is in the country and the wait is almost over. Enjoy your trip and new car.

01-08-2004, 05:27 PM	#10
Jerry P Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterford, PA Posts: 291 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Enjoy the trip! Getting the Prius after having access to all the info posted here sure has to be better than those of us who got them early and had to learn the hard way. Of course, I would not have wanted to endure the wait. Hope your trip goes well.