1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

2010 Prius Feb 10th Chicago

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by tracyann, Feb 2, 2009.

  1. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2004
    14,487
    2,994
    0
    Location:
    Fort Lee, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    The valet parking is free and I tipped the guy... just to find the battery with 3 bars left. I had 6 bars when I gave my car up.

    If you are planning to drive in, don't forgot to give your smart key if you have SKS.
     
  2. FireEngineer

    FireEngineer Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2004
    1,247
    124
    0
    Location:
    SW-Side of Chicago, IL
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    IV
    Don't assume the valet parking is free like in New York. I called and neither Toyota nor the Arts Center could tell me if valet was free or cost.

    Wayne
     
  3. judymcfarland

    judymcfarland Queen of Moral Indignation

    Joined:
    Nov 27, 2006
    578
    4
    0
    Location:
    Glendale, WI
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Order your own 2010, get free parking?
     
  4. GreenWithEnvy

    GreenWithEnvy New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 23, 2008
    81
    5
    0
    Location:
    SE Wisconsin
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    Model:
    N/A
    I called the Prius Connection 800 number and they did not know how much the valet parking is, and told me to call River East. I called River East, and they told me to call Standard Parking. I got an answering machine at Standard Parking, so I gave up. I'll figure it out when I get there.

    ...Oops...look like Wayne already did all that and didn't get an answer either....
     
  5. Prius Team

    Prius Team Toyota Marketing USA

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    681
    1,817
    0
    Location:
    CA
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Prius Connection Attendees:

    Valet parking is provided for the Chicago event as well and no tipping is necessary for our guests. I have alerted the 800 line to the proper response, the venue itself probably wouldn't have the correct info. Rest assured, we will cover the valet. Enjoy the event.

    Prius Team
     
  6. ggood

    ggood Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2004
    2,436
    517
    0
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Advanced
    OK, I stuffed on pizza, saw the fabulous collections at the art institute, walked around downtown, and already got a sneak peek at the cars. First impression - the side ridges are not as pronounced in person as I was expecting. The car does have sharper edges. Not really that far off the Gen II design, but enough that maybe my wife won't ask again "why'd they have to make it so dorky looking." Did not bring a computer (just an iPhone), so no pictures from me till tomorrow.
     
  7. Boo

    Boo Boola Boola Member

    Joined:
    Feb 13, 2007
    5,051
    481
    97
    Location:
    Flushing, NY
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    So, guys, how was it?

    Good food, drink, cars, company?

    What swag / giveaways were there?
     
  8. ggood

    ggood Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 17, 2004
    2,436
    517
    0
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Advanced
    It was all good, and much more useful for me than I thought it would be. I think it was even more informal than the earlier parties. Unless it happened before I got there, there was no formal unveiling and only the briefest of a greeting. It was in a fairly small space, with the 3 cars close together at the bottom of a 2 level atrium, and people milled around from car to car. The cutout display was off to one side. The trivia game was on the upper entry level and was pretty much ignored, though I managed to stumble into a game and get one of the shirts. The swag was the same as at the other parties - the seeds, water bottles and prius name tag holder. Open bar and catered food, including prime rib, turkey, spinach, rissota etc. Based on pictures from the earlier parties, the same car hostess/experts were there. There were also a lot of local Toyota dealership people there. Friendly crowd and everyone enjoyed exploring the cars and getting each other takes on the various features. Wayne was there as the real expert in residence.
     
  9. FireEngineer

    FireEngineer Active Member

    Joined:
    Oct 6, 2004
    1,247
    124
    0
    Location:
    SW-Side of Chicago, IL
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    IV
    Just sharing what I knew and making sure Toyota was taking care of my property. The cut-a-way is going to Geneva, it's going to be like the roaming gnome.

    Wayne
     
  10. a priori

    a priori Canonus Curiosus

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2007
    3,083
    407
    23
    Location:
    Chicagoland (West)
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    Tom - Sorry not to have responded sooner! No, I didn't get an email confirmation. Not to worry, though, because I had not accepted the invitation. I thought it would be better to allow some other folks to attend. In the end, I was wishing I had accepted so I could take my wife and show her the car!
     
  11. a priori

    a priori Canonus Curiosus

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2007
    3,083
    407
    23
    Location:
    Chicagoland (West)
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    Do I dare ask for an explanation?

    YES! Please explain.
     
  12. butchbs1985

    butchbs1985 Taking things apart is fun!

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2007
    225
    15
    0
    Location:
    ChicagoLand
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    Great Food, Great Company, and a Great Car!!

    I had a blast playing with the cars and talking to everyone. I like the new body and interior but don't see myself dropping the money unless my wife decides she wants a new car.

    Scallops... YUM!!!
     
  13. butchbs1985

    butchbs1985 Taking things apart is fun!

    Joined:
    Feb 24, 2007
    225
    15
    0
    Location:
    ChicagoLand
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius v wagon
    Model:
    Three
    So did he mean Wisconsin or Switzerland?? The later is obviously more impressive. It was a very cool display though.
     
  14. a priori

    a priori Canonus Curiosus

    Joined:
    Aug 14, 2007
    3,083
    407
    23
    Location:
    Chicagoland (West)
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    V
    Sorry, but that was a bit "inside" of me. I was referring, obliquely, to Geneva, Illinois (my DNA source), while Fire Engineer was talking about Geneva, Switzerland, site of an upcoming auto show, and the source/recipient of other DNA, familial and otherwise.
     
  15. HTMLSpinnr

    HTMLSpinnr Super Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2003
    5,339
    917
    251
    Location:
    Surprise, AZ (Phoenix)
    Vehicle:
    2018 Tesla Model 3
    Model:
    N/A
    So has Toyota acknowledged the EBH addition? Did Wayne leave a "note" or "label" on it this time around?
     
  16. Patrick Wong

    Patrick Wong DIY Enthusiast

    Joined:
    Mar 8, 2008
    18,198
    6,461
    0
    Location:
    Green Valley, AZ
    Vehicle:
    2015 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Does that mean that there will be no other Prius Connections on the western side of the country; for example Denver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, or Los Angeles??
     
  17. HTMLSpinnr

    HTMLSpinnr Super Moderator
    Staff Member

    Joined:
    Dec 8, 2003
    5,339
    917
    251
    Location:
    Surprise, AZ (Phoenix)
    Vehicle:
    2018 Tesla Model 3
    Model:
    N/A
    ... or Phoenix? I thought I heard a 3/1 date for LA.
     
  18. Rae Vynn

    Rae Vynn Artist In Residence

    Joined:
    May 21, 2007
    6,038
    707
    0
    Location:
    Tumwater, WA USA
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    The EBH traveling the world! Someone should get a photo of it at every event :p
     
  19. wchardin

    wchardin Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 16, 2008
    2,055
    3
    0
    Location:
    Nashville, TN
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    ----USA----
    I received a voicemail yesterday from someone regarding the event. I unfortunately will not be able to attend. I wish I could!!
     
  20. lightstar

    lightstar New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 29, 2009
    3
    0
    0
    Location:
    chicago
    Vehicle:
    Other Non-Hybrid
    I was able to attend the Chicago event. It was very informative and had a blast. It had the right amount of crowd, so after a short wait could get into the different cars. Now how can I get an invite for the pre-order ? I was hoping the people who attended the event would get an invite.