Newbie with a 4 day old 2008 Prius #6 here in Vancouver, WA

dlraab · 03-05-2008, 04:57 PM

Hello All,
I am new to the list and to Prius ownership. I just bought my Prius Saturday. I got Base #6 Seaside Pearl, with the dark gray int. I am loving it so far, other than the MPG being a little low.

NYPrius1 · 03-07-2008, 12:34 PM

Enjoy The Car First. Than work on the MPG.....
Inflate tires to 42 front and 40 back.
Coast to red lights. Try going 25 mph during the first 5 minutes.
You'll catch on.........
But for now just enjoy your new baby.
Best of luck and wellcome to priuschat.

NoMoShocks · 03-07-2008, 11:05 PM

We are neighbors, as I live in Camas, WA. Bought my 2007 Silver Pine Mica pkg 5 Jan 2007 and perdict you will love your Prius more every day. THere is a break in period for the car and the tires. Mileage will improve on the tires at around 1000 miles, and the Hybrid Synergy Drive has a couple of different break in milestones where mileage will improve, not to mention MPG is typically higher in the summer.

There is a Portland HSD meetup group you can find at Meetup: World's largest community of local Meetups, clubs and groups! - Meetup.com if you want to meet a fine bunch of Prius lovers locally. The next meeting is Sat March 15 at MacMinimans in Troutdale.

Be sure to wave if you see a light green Prius with turn signals on the side mirrors and fog lights on by themselves as daylight running lights. Seems like I am up and down Mill Plane Blvd once in a while.

Bill Merchant · 03-08-2008, 02:26 AM

Hi dlraab, welcome to PriusChat! Yes, come join us next Saturday, the 15th. More info at PortlandHSD.info. PriusChat is a great place to learn.

limetime13 · 03-08-2008, 10:34 AM

Welcome!

My Magnetic Grey makes me smile. I've had it for a couple of months now and have learned ALOT of things from this website. I'm so glad I ran across it.

Enjoy your new car!

03-05-2008, 04:57 PM	#1
dlraab Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 2 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Newbie with a 4 day old 2008 Prius #6 here in Vancouver, WA Hello All, I am new to the list and to Prius ownership. I just bought my Prius Saturday. I got Base #6 Seaside Pearl, with the dark gray int. I am loving it so far, other than the MPG being a little low.

03-07-2008, 12:34 PM	#2
NYPrius1 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 431 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Newbie with a 4 day old 2008 Prius #6 here in Vancouver, WA Enjoy The Car First. Than work on the MPG..... Inflate tires to 42 front and 40 back. Coast to red lights. Try going 25 mph during the first 5 minutes. You'll catch on......... But for now just enjoy your new baby. Best of luck and wellcome to priuschat.

03-07-2008, 11:05 PM	#3
NoMoShocks Electrical Engineer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Camas, WA Posts: 1,024 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Newbie with a 4 day old 2008 Prius #6 here in Vancouver, WA We are neighbors, as I live in Camas, WA. Bought my 2007 Silver Pine Mica pkg 5 Jan 2007 and perdict you will love your Prius more every day. THere is a break in period for the car and the tires. Mileage will improve on the tires at around 1000 miles, and the Hybrid Synergy Drive has a couple of different break in milestones where mileage will improve, not to mention MPG is typically higher in the summer. There is a Portland HSD meetup group you can find at Meetup: World's largest community of local Meetups, clubs and groups! - Meetup.com if you want to meet a fine bunch of Prius lovers locally. The next meeting is Sat March 15 at MacMinimans in Troutdale. Be sure to wave if you see a light green Prius with turn signals on the side mirrors and fog lights on by themselves as daylight running lights. Seems like I am up and down Mill Plane Blvd once in a while. __________________ Lightning Green McQueen, and owner Larry 2007 Pkg 5, Jan 2007 with modifications: Toyota Mudguards Feb 2007 LED Signal mirrors March 2007 Wheelskins Leather Steering Wheel March 2007 ScanGuage II, March 2007 BT Tech Stiffening Plate, March 2007 Nokian WR 195-60R-15 tires, Nov 2007 Solar Gaurd window tint, Feb 2008 Fog Lights on idependant of headlamps, Feb 2008 BT Tech Strut Tower Brace, April, 2008

03-08-2008, 02:26 AM	#4
Bill Merchant absit invidia Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA \| Oregon \| Portland area \| 97004 \| Posts: 3,950 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 6 Times in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 1 Friends: 51	Re: Newbie with a 4 day old 2008 Prius #6 here in Vancouver, WA Hi dlraab, welcome to PriusChat! Yes, come join us next Saturday, the 15th. More info at PortlandHSD.info. PriusChat is a great place to learn.

03-08-2008, 10:34 AM	#5
limetime13 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 86 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Newbie with a 4 day old 2008 Prius #6 here in Vancouver, WA Welcome! My Magnetic Grey makes me smile. I've had it for a couple of months now and have learned ALOT of things from this website. I'm so glad I ran across it. Enjoy your new car!