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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by scotttyb68, Mar 11, 2008.

  1. scotttyb68

    scotttyb68 Junior Member

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    Just got my first hybrid!

    Just bought an '08 prius a few weeks ago. Traded my '04 Stratus. Already getting double the mileage. I just put on 1,000 miles and I am loving my new high tech, planet saving, gizmo laden ride.:cool:
     
    #1 scotttyb68, Mar 11, 2008
  2. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Hi Scotty :welcome:

    I hope you have a comfortable chair; there's a lot to learn and most of the information is right here. The rest is linked from threads here.

    Start digging!
     
    #2 TonyPSchaefer, Mar 11, 2008
  3. NoMoShocks

    NoMoShocks Electrical Engineer

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    Scotty is a good name for a Prius owner. Probably you will have a natural aptitiude for adjusting the warp conduits to get the most efficiency, as long as you have 30 minutes. "Capn', I've got to have 30 minutes!"

    Welcome to the club. I have had my Prius for just over a year, and it still seem "NEW" to me.
     
    #3 NoMoShocks, Mar 11, 2008
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    Welcome Scottyb68. Was it an easy decision getting rid of your Stratus and getting into a Prius?

    Congrats on the ride and start saving gas. :drum:
     
    #4 N3FOL, Mar 11, 2008
  5. scotttyb68

    scotttyb68 Junior Member

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    Thanks for the warm welcome. I do get the Scotty from Star Trek all the time. I do a fair impression too. I think that was the first thing I thought when I sat in mine for the test drive. Looked like one of those shuttle craft they use in the shows. I hadn't really planned on getting rid of the Stratus, I just wanted to see what one was like when I did the test run. I thought I'd buy one in a couple of years..... well, 20 minutes later, I'm trading in and trading up. I still can't believe the difference in ride and comfort, not to mention the gas mileage. It's been a long time since I looked forward to driving. I feel like a kid again when I'm in it. I think this site is really cool too. Thought I was buying a car, looks like I joined a cult....:D
     
    #5 scotttyb68, Mar 12, 2008
  6. Jack66

    Jack66 Kinda Jovial Member

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    Wait til you see Doc Willie's Priuscraft and all the Starfleet upgrades.
     
    #6 Jack66, Mar 12, 2008
  7. scotttyb68

    scotttyb68 Junior Member

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    Really? where do I find this Doc Willie? This I gotta see.
     
    #7 scotttyb68, Mar 12, 2008
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    Just found him. That car is sweet!!! :rockon:
     
    #8 scotttyb68, Mar 12, 2008
  9. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    Sickbay.
     
    #9 JimN, Mar 12, 2008
  10. Doc Willie

    Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander

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    On the bridge of the Enterprise. When Star Trek Phase II releases "Kitumba" I have a walk-on in the very last scene.
     
    #10 Doc Willie, Dec 17, 2009
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