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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by TNJellyBean, Dec 29, 2006.

  1. TNJellyBean

    TNJellyBean New Member

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    hello everyone, i just got an '07 Prius a few days ago and i am very excited about this car!! it is so much fun to drive i find myself looking for excuses to run errands! LOL! i'm also happy to find a place where i can get information about mileage and maintenance... so basically i just wanted to introduce myself and say hi!

    peace in the new year! :)
     
  2. derkraut

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TNJellyBean @ Dec 29 2006, 11:45 AM) [snapback]368304[/snapback]</div>
    :) Welcome TNJellybean. I love your moniker! Congrat on your wise purchase. This site has lots and lots of valuable info regarding the Prius.
     
  3. eclectcmoi

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    Hey TNJellyBean! Welcome to the world of Prius Chat. You'll find so much information here and so many wonderful people to help you answer all your questions. And you'll have fun too!

    Happy Prius pulse and glide peace in the New Year to you too!
     
  4. Skwyre7

    Skwyre7 What's the catch?

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    Welcome. You've come to the right place.
     
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    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    Welcome to PriusChat, or PC as it's sometimes called, though it isn't always PC when you look at it on your PC.

    The Search link at the top of every page is your friend. You'll be amazed at the breadth, and depth, of information and opinion here.

    Have fun with your new Prius, the smartest car on the road. Feel free to ask questions if you don't find an answer.
     
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    Welcome! You'll be able to find pretty much everything you need to know on PriusChat. Just look around at all the forums or use the search for specific topics. Enjoy your new car!
     
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    Jeannie Proud Prius Granny

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    Welcome, and congratulations on your new Prius - have fun driving it!
     
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    Welcome and enjoy your car! I've never been more happy with a car and I'm wishing the same experience for you. Enjoy.
     
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    COLOR, we must have the color!

    Welcome and PEACE to you too.
     
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    Hello, from Tn also. I have an '06 and love it. Hope you enjoy yours as well.
     
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    If you are interested TNJellyBean, PM your email address and I will send you an American Excel spreadsheet for complete logging and recording MPG, costs, fuel usage etc.
     
  13. Rangerdavid

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    Hay, sup jellybean!!! What part of TN you from?? I live only about 6 miles from the tennessee-north carolina border..... Welcome to the Cult.... errrr, I mean, CLUB!! yeah, thats it!! :lol:

    Happy New Year!!! the Prius really makes driving FUN again!!
     
  14. TNJellyBean

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    thanks for the warm welcome everybody.... my car is red for those who are curious, i've never ever had a red car (always either white or grey), so i'm pretty psyched about that too! i've been 330 miles so far, and still look to have about a 1/4 tank left (3 dots).... the computer thinks i'm averaging about 47mpg, i'll be curious to do the math for myself on my first fill up.

    did i mention i'm really excited to have this car! LOL!! :D

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rangerdavid @ Dec 29 2006, 07:57 PM) [snapback]368412[/snapback]</div>

    i'm just across the mountain (more or less) in the knoxville area.... took a trip to boone last summer, interesting town - great record store!
     
  15. daniel

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TNJellyBean @ Dec 29 2006, 11:45 AM) [snapback]368304[/snapback]</div>
    I remember the feeling well.

    Welcome to Prius Chat, and congratulations on your new car.
     
  16. Frank Hudon

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TNJellyBean @ Dec 29 2006, 05:34 PM) [snapback]368428[/snapback]</div>
    Welcome to PC when you start logging your mileage etc. you will come to see that the first tank is probably the worst as the dealer really only fills to the first click of the pump. So yes you got your first "tank" included in the price but not completely full. Other than that enjoy and you will eventually realise every thing else is just Priustoric.
     
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    Welcome TN! I've got 3400 miles on mine now and it's awesome. It's also really weird! Read the manual 5 times, and check out the "Obscure Facts" thread. Secrets will be revealed! :)
     
  18. Alnilam

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    Welcome to the good times. You'll enjoy this car for years.

    I think you've had it long enough now to consider going out this weekends, pulling the front dash off and doing some mods involving wire cutting. :lol:

    Well, maybe NEXT weekend.

    Happy New Car!
     
  19. daniel

    daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Frank Hudon @ Dec 29 2006, 06:02 PM) [snapback]368439[/snapback]</div>
    I never fill past the first click of the pump. Jellybean needs to know that over-filling the tank can cause gas to "burp" back out at you, due to the nature of the gas bladder. If you know what you are doing, you can get more gas in, but a new Prius driver would be better advised to stop at the first click, even if it means getting half a gallon less in the tank.
     
  20. tumbleweed

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TNJellyBean @ Dec 29 2006, 05:34 PM) [snapback]368428[/snapback]</div>
    Welcome, nice avatar.

    A lot of the time (maybe most of the time) the computer is more accurate than computing mileage the old way. The North American version of the Prius has a bladder in it's fuel tank and the tank never seems to hold the same amount twice. Plus gas pumps are not always accurate and, as previously mentioned, your dealer may not have filled it clear up anyway.

    47 MPG is very good for your first tank, winter mileage is usually less as you will learn on this site.