Anyone that has the opportunity, I strongly recommend it.

The discovery some of us got to experience in Detroit was fantastic! Here's some photos of that...

2010 Prius - photo page 1
2010 Prius - photo page 2
2010 Prius - photo page 3
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I would be nice if the Prius Team would give us a description of what this event entails. The Detroit events sounds like it was great especially since it was at the Detroit Auto Show and all that entails.

I was invited to the Chicago event. From talking to the registration people the remaining events are much more limited. The Chicago event is separate from the auto show and has no access to the show. It is confined to a 3 hour event that was described to me as; meet and greet, dinner, presentation of the 2010 Prius, and then a Q&A.

This would still be a great opportunity to see the 2010 Prius up close and meet some of the people here at Prius Chat and Toyota. For me it was too short of an event to justify traveling across the country to attend.

It sounds to me like the description you have sounds pretty accurate. "meet and greet, dinner, presentation of the 2010 Prius, and then a Q&A." Anyone nearby you should definitely attend.

But I could understand not wanting to drive so far just for a three hour event.

As far as Detroit... No one got passes to the Auto Show as part of the Detroit event. (Although some people purchased them separately and went on another day.)

The Chicago event is kind of like Detroit in that it occurs just prior to the Auto Show. The Chicago Auto show is Feb 13-22.

I imagine that you'll be heading to Salt Lake City..... Capital of the fuel effecient "left" February 12th then?

I'm guessing it will at least be on display at the 2nd tier shows, i.e. end of Feb. in Cleveland?

Prius Team,

I went to Prius Connection Detroit, but nonetheless I applied for and would very much like to go to the New York City showing.

However, because I went to PCD, I definitely don't want to take anyone's space at the New York City showing.

So, kindly move me to the back of the line for the New York City showing, and let me in only if there's room (I can promise not to eat/drink if that'll help).

Thanks.

I signed up for New York event as well. I still have more questions and there are things I did not get to try in Detroit.

While you are there, find out:
Is the 12V battery still weak, hard to jump, expensive to change?
Are there any "secret" compartments/drawers?
Does the backup beep still sound INSIDE the car, rather than OUTSIDE, if there is one?
Is there a confirmation beep when you lock the car using the fob? I don't remember hearing one in Detroit when Danny was trying things, but I might have missed it.
Verify that it isn't my imagination that the A-pillars are narrower, please

I applied for the NYC event as well, hope I'm selected can't wait to see it!!!

Whoo hoo - I can't wait! Any other DC area folks planning on going, assuming we make the cut?

I'm really hoping they have an actual 2010 car there. Does anyone know for sure?

Dave

Will there be all 3 packages to see at all 3 locations?

While your there ,ask about the traction control. I'm wondering if they made any improvements.

I just submitted my request for the DC show.:cheer2:
Hopefully I'll be lucky and get selected. (Unfortunately, they only asked if I owned a Prius and not a Toyota hybrid , like a TCH.)out:

Since I'm only 60 (non-rush-hour :car minutes south of DC, it'll be a "quick" trip for me. (May just play tourist for the entire day. :whoo: )

the New PCD ?? is D still applicable?? (well Prius DC or PDC i could see for one of the events...)

but anyway, it still sounds the same. it will be 3 hours hosted with bar, tons of cool food, 3 Pri's to look at, a half dozen people in the know to quiz...

if i had not gone to Detroit, i might not have gone to this, but knowing what i know, i would most definitely go especially if its not that much of a drive for you to get to one of those places.

kinda disappointed that Seattle area which has to rank in the top 3 for most Pri owners was not included, but then again, i probably would not be allowed to go anyway...

Hi Rae,

The 12V auxiliary battery is located in the same place (right rear fender) and is the same physical size. The main relay/fuse box still has the dedicated positive jumpstart terminal.

Therefore I conclude that the 2010 Prius will be as easy to jumpstart (and as easy to damage if the jumpstart is botched) as the current 2G model.

Yes and that's a shame. Perhaps it calls for another 2010 Prius thread on 'things they could have fixed but didn't'. The other one I'd like to mention is better notification/engine protection in case of loss of engine lubrication. Not that so many Prius engine blocks have siezed, but still...