Any other '06's in Alaska?

Just curious if there are any other 2006 Prius' in Alaska. I know of one in Anchorage...mine; wondering if there are others.

 

Actually, B...W...P, I didn't get my Prius from sNye Toyotter...got it completely by chance through a Tacoma dealer--whose name right now totally escapes me! L0L...

I'm just shy of 3K miles--and loving it. And getting just under 40mpg doing mostly city driving with far too many short hops. Such is life--ain't it grand?

Hmmm, for some strange reason I've got the feeling this is going to be a lonely post...almost 100 hits and no other '06's in response!

Dan

 

Hi Dave,

Yes I did take that picture...Mr. Moose was relaxing under a tree across the street from where I used to live. I stood at my mailbox about 50' away. That was in the Bayshore neighborhood; had lots of moose come strolling through.

Not the biggest moose I've seen in Anchorage, but he was sure a beauty (for a moose that is).

Dan

 

Well my post may be lonely for Alaskans, but not for ex-Alaskans! Except for Boxster...well, let's just say we'll have to build our contingency!

I received my car at the end of December...my very own Christmas present! And it keeps on giving! Pleasure--especially at the pump, but even in driving.

And for the last 2 1/2 months I've been driving in all kinds of what passes for weather here in Anchorage: snow, ice, rain, sun, and the OEM tires have done me pretty well.

I did have a scare one day, though; I was heading home and coming down a lazy, sweeping street that drifts on down to a lower road that gives me access to my street. It was warm--in the 40's--and there was a layer of water on the ice. As I round one of the last bends, I'm NOT TURNING! Argh! Fortunately I had just enough angle to glance off a snow bank and into some shade where the conditions were a bit better. Now I drive that street with extra caution...

Other than that, though, I'm amazed at how well my Prius does stop in icy conditions: extremely well! And at times it's saved me a call to my insurance agent.

 

Seems to me to be about equally divided...but I'm only going by memory of news events that I've heard--and I'm not much of a faithful news watcher.

I think the main issue is that whether moose or bear or fox, they are all wild animals and can be dangerous. (Arctic fox have one of the highest percentage of rabies in mammals...)

 

Enjoy the trip and be prepared for an amazing journey. As Dave said, don't forget your camera and lots of film or disk space...

Gas can be fairly expensive in Canada...and in Anchorage, I'm paying about $2.20/gallon at Costco. On the highway system in Alaska, expect around $3 to $3.50 per gallon (although that's just a guess).

Depending on what your goals are, I could give all kinds of suggestions. As far as driving goes, any highway will do just be prepared for construction zones and delays. Alaska has only two real seasons: snow plowing and road construction.

Enjoy!