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I got my Prius

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Moonshine, Feb 18, 2008.

  1. Moonshine

    Moonshine New Member

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    Hello everybody

    Thanks to all your posts, I finally bought a Prius (Silver, Touring model, Package #3) this weekend. I will be picking her up tomorrow.

    Any tips/ suggestions/ things to watch out for before I leave the dealership?

    This site is awesome and I am looking forward to learning more about the Prius.

    I named her Moonshine :p
     
    #1 Moonshine, Feb 18, 2008
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Congratulations. My only advice is to not let the salesman confuse you with mis-information. As a group, they are pretty clueless about the Prius.

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, Feb 18, 2008
  3. patrickindallas

    patrickindallas Shire rat

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    Congratulations!!!

    Just for fun: You could ask your dealer what the 'B' on the shift lever is for.

    Throw that one out there, and watch the internal struggle begin as he/she/it searches for a plausible answer.

    My dealer was smart enough to come right out and say "I do not know."
     
    #3 patrickindallas, Feb 18, 2008
  4. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Read and take with you the delivery checklist:
    http://www.vfaq.net/docs/pickup_checklist.html
    It's still valid for 2008 except maybe the part about valet cards.

    Sit in the car on the dealer's lot for a half hour reading the relevant parts of the owner's manual.
     
    #4 richard schumacher, Feb 18, 2008
  5. Moonshine

    Moonshine New Member

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    Thanks for the advice. I will definitely go over the checklist before I leave the lot.

    BTW, my name is Keerthi and I am in Huntington, Long Island.

    From reading the posts, it seems to be a good idea to get insulation on the grille. Do I do this now at the Service center before bringing the car out?
     
    #5 Moonshine, Feb 18, 2008
  6. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Beat me to it, RS. That little checklist is gem.

    If your state requires a front license plate, make sure they use the plate holder rather than bolting it directly to the bumper like my place did. It was crooked and off-center to boot!
     
    #6 TonyPSchaefer, Feb 18, 2008
  7. Linden

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    I did a test drive today - and my mom asked what the B was for, and the dealer definitley had a little trouble trying to explain that one :) I love going in there more informed than the dealers. (from reading on here I even knew where all the little nooks and crannies were that the dealer didn't know)

    I'm a newbie here - still dont' have a Prius. Have to sell my 3 first before I can get one. Depending on how fast I sell my 3 will determine how soon I can get the Prius. So hopefully the 3 sells fast (actually putting it up for sale somewhere would probably help)
     
    #7 Linden, Feb 18, 2008
  8. pilot

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    Okay, I'll bite. I do not have a Prius yet, but it is on my goals board. Hopefully when the 2009 models come out. I have driven one and love it. But I've got to know.....what does that "B" stand for?:confused:
     
    #8 pilot, Feb 18, 2008
  9. Doc Willie

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    "B" is for engine Braking. You use it only on long downhills (long enough that your battery indicator on the energy screen hits 8 green bars before you hit bottom)
    to use the engine to help slow you down. Similar to downshifting, or the jake break on a truck.

    If you do not live or drive near mountains, you may never need it. For example, when I drive from New York to Boston, via the Mass Turnpike, I use it only once, on the descent from the Berkshires into Northampton/Amherst).
     
    #9 Doc Willie, Feb 18, 2008
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    Thanks Doc Willie. You cleared up the first of what I"m sure will be many questions. By the way, I asked the salesman and he was unable to give me even a semi-coherent answer. This forum is truly a goldmine.
     
    #10 pilot, Feb 20, 2008
  11. Steamboatsig

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    Rule #699, "When introducing yourself and your Prius, you must submit Pictures" Lol.

    I just read over the Pre Delivery Checklist. What are Valet Cards?
     
    #11 Steamboatsig, Feb 20, 2008
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