Got it!

finkj · 12-20-2006, 06:50 AM

Hello!

I got my new 2007 Prius yesterday! Blue with package #2. Surprised by how comfortable and incredibly quiet it is. Got 40mpg on 30 miles of city driving on my first day. Its cold here.

The kids LOVE the backup camera-I'm confused by it.

Its going to be a good car. BTW-got it under the December lease program offered by toyota..

I have already posted in the audio forum but I wanted to say hello here too.

One of my first stops today is going to be the gas station to put air in my tires.

Jon in Philadelphia

Michgal007 · 12-20-2006, 07:51 AM

Congrats! Enjoy your new baby

Jeannie · 12-20-2006, 08:30 AM

Welcome - My 2006 White Prius is waving to your 2007 Blue Prius across the Delaware!

daniel · 12-20-2006, 10:29 AM

Welcome to Prius Chat!

Proco · 12-20-2006, 10:32 AM

Congratulations, Jon! If you're ever at the Jersey Shore, look for a black one with a "Life is Good" magnet on the gas tank. Then stop & say hello.

Enjoy your new ride!

**Tideland Prius** · 12-20-2006, 12:40 PM

woot!

Congrats! Welcome to PriusChat!

sub3marathonman · 12-20-2006, 01:43 PM

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Surprised by how comfortable and incredibly quiet it is.

Jon in Philadelphia
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That incredible quiet is what surprised me too, and I think it is one of the greatest attributes of the Prius. You also don't have the vibration of the engine constantly shaking the car. Soon you won't be able to drive anything but the Prius because you'll always be waiting for the engine to shut off at every light and stop sign.

Oh, and congratulations on joining the club.

Charles Suitt · 12-20-2006, 01:48 PM

WELCOME finkj

After too many times "on my knees" and inserting multiple quarters in the service station air pumps, I went to WallMart and purchased a CH 12v mini-compressor and a good, accurate tire gauge to keep my tires at my preferred pressures. In case of a nail or leak, I can now air up a tire "on the road" as well as maintining optimal pressures. The compressor and gauge fit in the left cargo area storage area.

Here's my setup:

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Prius The First · 12-20-2006, 01:51 PM

Congrats! These cars rock. Enjoy!

The kids LOVE the backup camera. Mine do too.

Here is a thought for the folks at Toyota. Put a camera up in the nose of the car, so one can see how far away from the parking stop you really are.

s.e.tx_parrothead · 12-21-2006, 09:14 PM

Welcome to the Prius Family. I know that you will love your car as much as the rest of us do!!

12-20-2006, 01:48 PM	#8
Charles Suitt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,622 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	WELCOME finkj After too many times "on my knees" and inserting multiple quarters in the service station air pumps, I went to WallMart and purchased a CH 12v mini-compressor and a good, accurate tire gauge to keep my tires at my preferred pressures. In case of a nail or leak, I can now air up a tire "on the road" as well as maintining optimal pressures. The compressor and gauge fit in the left cargo area storage area. Here's my setup: [attachmentid=5953] Attached Thumbnails

12-20-2006, 06:50 AM	#1
finkj Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 24 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hello! I got my new 2007 Prius yesterday! Blue with package #2. Surprised by how comfortable and incredibly quiet it is. Got 40mpg on 30 miles of city driving on my first day. Its cold here. The kids LOVE the backup camera-I'm confused by it. Its going to be a good car. BTW-got it under the December lease program offered by toyota.. I have already posted in the audio forum but I wanted to say hello here too. One of my first stops today is going to be the gas station to put air in my tires. Jon in Philadelphia

12-20-2006, 07:51 AM	#2
Michgal007 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan. Posts: 800 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Congrats! Enjoy your new baby

12-20-2006, 08:30 AM	#3
Jeannie Proud Prius Granny Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 1,373 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Welcome - My 2006 White Prius is waving to your 2007 Blue Prius across the Delaware!

12-20-2006, 10:29 AM	#4
daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 8,524 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Welcome to Prius Chat!

12-20-2006, 10:32 AM	#5
Proco Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Beautiful NJ Shore Posts: 1,781 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Congratulations, Jon! If you're ever at the Jersey Shore, look for a black one with a "Life is Good" magnet on the gas tank. Then stop & say hello. Enjoy your new ride!

12-20-2006, 12:40 PM	#6
Tideland Prius Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 13,370 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 10	woot! Congrats! Welcome to PriusChat!

12-20-2006, 01:51 PM	#9
Prius The First Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 141 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Congrats! These cars rock. Enjoy! The kids LOVE the backup camera. Mine do too. Here is a thought for the folks at Toyota. Put a camera up in the nose of the car, so one can see how far away from the parking stop you really are.

12-21-2006, 09:14 PM	#10
s.e.tx_parrothead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Huntsville, TX Posts: 130 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Welcome to the Prius Family. I know that you will love your car as much as the rest of us do!!