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  1. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Please explain
     
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  2. JMD

    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    I recall my dealer telling me the first 600 miles not to exceed 55 MPH, don't drive the same speed for a long period of time and not to be hard on the brakes.

    Would be worth it to ask. It may be different for the PIP

    New car break in procedure | PriusChat
     
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  3. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Good call. I will definitely look into it. Although I think that doesn't apply to today's new cars. Has he been a salesman for a lot of years?
     
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    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    Yep think so, he was in his 50's daughter in College.
     
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  5. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    That would make sense then. Kind of an old school thing. At least from what I've learned on here.
     
    #25 markabele, Jun 4, 2013
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    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    From page 226 in PiP Owner's Manual:
    Breaking in your new Toyota:
    To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is reommended:
    - For the first 200 miles (300 km)
    Avoid sudden stops.
    - For the first 600 miles (1000 km)
    Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
    Avoid sudden stops.
    Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

    Just something to keep in the back of our mind as you head home. Have a great trip.
     
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  8. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Anyone have much experience with charging at Nissan dealerships? I have been told that they don't mind a PiP charging at them night or day for free. True?
     
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    Even if so, that honestly sounds slightly rude to actually do so.
     
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    Congrats...What dealership in NJ? Got mine from Toyota of Turnersville. It sat on the lot for 9 mos. But I got a good deal (and a new 12v battery!) Pretty sure I knew more about the car than they did. Took several calls to get registration mailed, etc.
     
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  11. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    If there are two spots that are empty and my PiP sits there for an hour I personally think that is far from rude.
     
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    I've never been refused at any car dealer with a charging station, brand immaterial.. Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Nissan.

    Separately, in the several long trips i took in the PiP, I've found that charging is most convenient at... gas stations with a convenience store next to a big shopping center. the convenience store always lets you pull in & park at the front wall, and always seems to have at least one 120V receptacle on that wall. I ask 9never refused), plug in, and go off to eat, shop etc at the shopping center. usually when I return there's a person or three waiting to ask me positive questions.

    Finally, a simple travel suitcase combo lock will lock your EVSE cable to the car while charging. There's a li'l hole in the silver EVSE lock handle just for such a lock.

    Enjoy the trip!
     
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  13. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    At the dealership and it looks beautiful. Should be driving away soon.

    On another note, it's so sad how little dealers actually know about the prius.
     
    #33 markabele, Jun 5, 2013
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  14. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Went pretty smoothly at the dealership except they didn't have it charged. Will fill it and reset everything when I've burned about 3 gallons.
     
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    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    So far am at 62 mpg and have banked 3.2 EV miles (started with no charge)
     
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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Good Job! (y)
     
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    Sounds like fun Mark. After the initial fill-up you should make it home with 4 or less gas stops.
     
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  18. JMD

    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    Congrats Mark !
     
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  19. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Home! I will give a little longer trip report when I have some more time tomorrow.
     
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  20. markabele

    markabele owner of PiP, then Leaf, then Model 3

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    Alright, whew, that was a long trip! But well worth it. I was only able to get about three partial charges which probably added up to a full one or a little more, but they were all free. I averaged about 58-59 mpg for the trip. Love being able to be in EV going downhill at about 61 mph. Everything worked perfect.

    I also took my first full charged trip this morning to my parents, which will be one of my most used trips. The trip was exactly 16.9 miles and I had .1 mile of EV left. :) The route seemed to be a little more stop and go than usual this morning and it was in the upper 50's. So I think I should be able to do that trip the majority of times (excluding winter) on just EV. Excited to do a few of my other usual routes now, too.

    Coming from a regular Gen3 there is definitely a learning curve. Hypermiling a Gen3 is fairly straightforward and largely black and white. Hypermiling with all these other variables makes you think more outside the box. I like it. :)

    Thanks to everyone who has followed my journey thus far.
     
    #40 markabele, Jun 7, 2013
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