Finally picked mine up!

wacko999 · 09-18-2004, 10:58 PM

After 6-1/2 months, I finally got my Prius today. I have a total of 18 miles on it. I am intimidated as hell! Any words for us newbees?

Canuck · 09-18-2004, 11:05 PM

Dean: The wait must have been hell. I'm ( and my better half) anxiously awaiting ours in mid Oct. Would like to hear about your initial experiences.

Gurmail · 09-18-2004, 11:08 PM

Congratulations. Don't push it or brake too hard for the first 200-600 miles. Which option package and color?

daniel · 09-19-2004, 08:00 AM

My advice:

Read the owner's manual. Play with the features while you're parked. Don't try to figure out the stereo or other stuff while driving.

Just drive it like you'd drive any other car. You'll get used to it soon enough.

wacko999 · 09-19-2004, 04:57 PM

After 50 miles, I think that I am getting the hang of things. It is pretty slick!
One thing that I am a little confused about is that is seems like ICE always runs except when in reverse and when at a stop light. Is this normal?

Gurmail - I have a BC #9 package. I had requested either silver/gray or white/gray. I ended up with the white.

priusham · 09-19-2004, 05:02 PM

Wack,

It's much more fun to not read the manual and discover things as you go along.

A couple days ago I quite intentionally discovered that if you hold the "MODE" button for a couple seconds, the audio system will turn off! I'm sure it's in the manual

but after 6,000 miles (in two months) it's fun to be surprised. :mrgreen:

50 miles after owning the car a couple days? You shoulda bought a Hummer if you're only going to drive that much :-) Sheeze... go for a ride fer cryin out loud!

=paul=

hdrygas · 09-19-2004, 09:23 PM

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Quote:

My advice:

Read the owner's manual. Play with the features while you're parked. Don't try to figure out the stereo or other stuff while driving.

Just drive it like you'd drive any other car. You'll get used to it soon enough.[/b]

Yep keep your eyes on the road. I almost lost it between Helena and Missoula driving home with my new car. I was watching what ever, and not the road, not a good idea on a winding mountain road at 70 mph. Yes those of you who have not visited Montana the day time speed limit on a two lane is 70 mph. Keep your eyes on the road. And just drive it. The rest will come with time grasshopper.

09-18-2004, 10:58 PM	#1
wacko999 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 16 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Finally picked mine up! After 6-1/2 months, I finally got my Prius today. I have a total of 18 miles on it. I am intimidated as hell! Any words for us newbees?

09-18-2004, 11:08 PM	#3
Gurmail Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 244 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Finally picked mine up! Congratulations. Don't push it or brake too hard for the first 200-600 miles. Which option package and color?

09-19-2004, 04:57 PM	#5
wacko999 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 16 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Finally picked mine up! After 50 miles, I think that I am getting the hang of things. It is pretty slick! One thing that I am a little confused about is that is seems like ICE always runs except when in reverse and when at a stop light. Is this normal? Gurmail - I have a BC #9 package. I had requested either silver/gray or white/gray. I ended up with the white.

09-19-2004, 05:02 PM	#6
priusham Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Michigan - land of everlasting snowflake icon! Posts: 525 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Finally picked mine up! Wack, It's much more fun to not read the manual and discover things as you go along. A couple days ago I quite intentionally discovered that if you hold the "MODE" button for a couple seconds, the audio system will turn off! I'm sure it's in the manual but after 6,000 miles (in two months) it's fun to be surprised. :mrgreen: 50 miles after owning the car a couple days? You shoulda bought a Hummer if you're only going to drive that much :-) Sheeze... go for a ride fer cryin out loud! =paul=

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09-18-2004, 11:05 PM	#2
Canuck Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vancouver Island,BC,Canada Posts: 572 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Dean: The wait must have been hell. I'm ( and my better half) anxiously awaiting ours in mid Oct. Would like to hear about your initial experiences.

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daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 9,147 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My advice: Read the owner's manual. Play with the features while you're parked. Don't try to figure out the stereo or other stuff while driving. Just drive it like you'd drive any other car. You'll get used to it soon enough.