PRIME (public experiences)

I have been driving 100 mile round trips to Lincoln all week because my dad is in the hospital. So I ended up having to stop on the way home and purchase gas. I sat at the pump texting my brother about what the doctor had told me when a guy tapped on the window and asked if I needed help on how to fill up a car with gas. I laughed and told him it was a rare experience for me. He wanted to see the car inside and out. He was very impressed. Made me feel good and he was the 1st person to show a real interest in the car.

Side note: I filled up with the $2.40 gas instead of the $2.15 because I was talking to him and did not notice I was using the non ethanol gas. Maybe I do need help filling up with gas.

 

New experience for my Prime today. Took it back to the dealership for its 1st check up (5000 mile). I dropped it off but did so outside the garage door. Lots of cars waiting for service. Later one of the mechanics got in and drove it inside. I watched from the show room. The guy got out and did a walk around. He noticed the Optimus Prime transformer emblem on the back and called several other mechanics over to look at it. Later, when done with servicing, the guy checking me out said his mechanics had enjoyed seeing and working on my car. I guess mine is still the only one this dealership has sold and services. It was a hit in the back room. I told the guy who sold me the car how great it is and what great mileage I am getting. I am still amazed at how little this car is promoted.

(on a side note...spent hours on I29 yesterday with eclipse people. Both lanes full going and returning home. Still no Prime in the wild sightings.)

 

Just keep an eye on things and document service calls. I copied off the page on how to reset the "It's time for service" notice thinking it would help them. They did not need it. Must be the OCD in me.