How did you first end up at PriusChat?

i have no idea. sincerely. i suspect i googled prius something and tripped over it.
and rumors of my demise are premature.
according to my p/a.

 

I first visited these hollowed grounds last year after doing most of the work myself and not really needing much support .

I had begun noticing some hesitation between the ICE and electric transition, and I started to see others with the same issues.

The people seemed friendly (for the most part) and I created an account to share my experiences . It has also afforded the opportunity to meet others and learn together.

Glad to be a contributing member.

 

Everyone contributes in their own way.

I try to keep it clean and positive.

 

i'm just a kibitzer.

 

I first appeared as a result of a google search in November-ish 2015, when I was considering buying a Prius and was trying to learn everything I could. I read the entire daisy555 thread. (I'm not kidding. The whole thing.) I remember feeling that I had officially arrived the first time @bisco replied to one of my early posts!

 

It was shortly after getting our 04 Prius that I stumbled upon PriusChat and there was also Prius online that has faded away it seems.

 

I remember responding to an advertisement on the back of a packet of Cornflakes "How to be a concert pianist in ten easy lessons" and, as they say, the rest is history!

 

I think the only tip I could offer is "buy low and sell high!"

 

Top post gets 'like' for remembering Hobbit. Irascibility more than balanced by competence.

Thirteen years ago I was looking for new places to expand (and see expanded) ways to increase user value and understanding of Prius. This PC was about the 4th and turned out to have longest legs.

During a few years after, there were issues with ye olde NHW11, and perhaps I played some role in getting Toyota to fund some repairs beyond warranty. In turn this may have have had a small positive influence on new folks dipping their toes in.

Other than that, I overfill the environmental docket in two ways. Responding to climate-related posts where further discussions could illuminate. Second, somehow a majority folks (even here) don't 'get' the joy associated with Biology being among the most amazing aspects of Science. I wish other amazing aspects had more ambassadors here. The whole thing is a real hoot and what better playground than this odd car's website?

What I have learned here, not just about cars, is the real payoff.

 

I started lurking here around May 2009 while researching new vehicles. Purchased a 2010 IV in July 2009, which is when I joined and started contributing. So many helpful people on here, and I hope I've helped others as well...

 

In 05' joined the original chat, watched it morph, I lost my forum name during one of the upgrades, get no response from administrators about my monicker and view the chat as a for profit humor forum

I see I'm listed as joining ten years after I had originally joined, hmm good name for a band Ten years later.........

 

In October 2005, I bought a 2003, Gen-1, with 48k miles and drove it 800 miles home. My first fuel stop, I got a disappointing 39 MPG. Two weeks later I joined GreenHybrid because of their database and soon, the Yahoo Group "Prius Technical Stuff."

Back then, Wayne Gertes was a GreenHybrid member giving 'stars' for high mileage records but would not waive my first tank. By the time I had 'earned' my star, GreenHybrid was sold and Wayne left to form CleanMPG and I would not follow.

I remember Doug suggested PriusChat. Without a mileage database and the light technical content relative to "Prius Technical Stuff", it was a nice place without the rancor of CleanMPG advocates who were bent on recruiting from GreenHybrid. Yet PriusChat allowed advocacy not found in the Yahoo group.

Things have not always 'Violets and Roses' at PriusChat and I took a vacation. But TSS-P and back-up cameras have made that moot.

Bob Wilson

 

doc, this isn't fhopol, you can click the little 'like' box below o/p's post.

 

Really I'm just an ancient newbie. Looking for a new rental in July '16 I was seduced by the tech in the Gen 4 Prius and Googled. Having found Prius Chat, I never looked back and when I got mine that September I formally joined the best online community ever. So good, it's almost on par with my car!

 

Ditto for me. Was looking for info on the incredible new technology in my new car and ways to get better mileage and found this place. My avatar is my first Prius, ahem, out-standing in its field....

 

Looking at the feasibility of and aftermarket stereo installation ideas for my 2010 II. Thanks again spiderman and Shawnb2.

 

October 2010....
Got a call from my boss saying that they were going to retire my 90's Chevy Cavalier, and he showed up later that day with a factory fresh 2010 G3.
We took a 5-minute test flight, and he drove off in my Cavalier, leaving me (at the time) to wonder who got the better end of the trade.

I drove home for lunch and my CFO's comments provided me with the call sign that I've used for the car since then.....Goofy. (The Cavalier was 'Squeaky'.....still in service in another office!!)
As a matter of fact.....the term is used sometimes for other G3s in the area.

After about 2 days, I was determined to learn more about the Priuses....and wound up here.


Nearly 7 years, and 130,000 miles ago....