Join Danny in Chicago for his Prius pick-up (finally!)

You've been running this website all this time and you didn't have a Prius!? :lol: You are the king of the research before buying crowd. wow

 

That's awesome!. I'm supposed to get mine the week before. Yes we would all like to know the story behind the 2.5 year gap in starting the web site and buying the car. I have to agree- you are the undisputed king of research!

 

hahaha wow congrats. I always thought you had one. Too bad it was not sooner. I am headed that way this weekend but have to be in VA by Sunday. Again congrats and have fun with your new car.

 

OK, DITTO! I had no idea that you were Priusless! wow! I would love to attend, but I am out in CA! I am going to Chicago the end of this month for a reunion- too bad it's not the same weekend- altho I am not driving out there.

 

I just dropped in to look up Bluetooth phones and saw Danny's Prius Pick-up Party notice. I'm in the Chicago area and would love to attend. Sunday is better, but Saturday is fine.

Is anyone coming who can demo their phone-Prius connection for me? I just spent an hour at the Verizon dealer trying to get a Razr to work with my car.

See you there,
Barbara
Salsa Red '04, loaded

 

I'm so glad that somebody who has given us all so much now has his own Prius! Congrats Danny!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(joleta @ Jun 20 2006, 02:55 PM) [snapback]274225[/snapback]</div>

Assuming I am there, and I should be I can show you my setup, but I have Cingular not Verizon, and I have a 2006, just so you know.

Phil

 

So where approximately in the Chicago area is this celebration? I grew up there, went to grad school there, and still have a cousin or two there. It's too far for me to drive from NJ, but I might consider flying in.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jeannie @ Jun 20 2006, 06:01 PM) [snapback]274352[/snapback]</div>

Yes, that's a good point. Grossinger has two dealerships in the Chicago area - is this the one on the north side?

I plan on being there. Initially I was thinking Saturday, but Sunday works too, but I'd recommend it not be a morning-only event in that case.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Danny @ Jun 19 2006, 07:49 PM) [snapback]273860[/snapback]</div>

I do not know. Would twenty-somethings be interested in a free SONDHEIM IN THE PARK concert at the newish Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park in the evening on Saturday, July 15?


http://www.millenniumpark.org/newsandmedia/jay_pritzker.html
http://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/schedule.shtml#july14

I would have suggested the hotel I stayed at across from the park, but I see they have no availability that weekend.
My suggestion: Make hotel reservations earlier than later if you wish to stay near downtown. Or, if you are getting the car on Saturday, you can stay just about anywhere else since you will have wheels to get around. Ask if there are any PriusChatters willing to give you a ride from Midway to the dealer . . . . I would, but a Sacramento/Chicago round trip is a little much.
Have fun and congrats!

 

Definate interest here (+ someone who has an account here and never posts *cough cough my dad* would probably be thrilled to meet you)

I'm glad this is finally happening for you Danny!

Either day as of right now would be good.

 

We are flying back home from Chicago on that Sunday morning. Wish we could attend as that sounds like more fun than the meeting that we are in town for. Congrats and enjoy your car.

 

I would love to attend!!!!!!!!!.....Oh, I almost forgot: I live in Orlando, and have to work . Why doesn't any cool stuff like this happen here? Have fun everybody, and take lots of pics. Congrats Danny.

 

So.....now the million dollar question

What kind of deal did you get?

As much as you have done to help people with their Priuses I think Toyota should be giving you a Prius!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Danny @ Jun 21 2006, 11:25 AM) [snapback]274686[/snapback]</div>

Yeah that's cool. We don't need NO guys in our club anyway

 

Congrats Danny!

I may be new to this forum but I can still share your excitement.

Grossinger is quite near us - one of the many dealerships in the area we scouted looking for a demo car to drive, knowledgeable people to talk to (TJ is one *sharp* guy), & a reasonable wait time. Their showroom is lovely but packed with cars, naturally. On Saturday, their admittedly busiest day, it's also swarming with customers plus their closely-packed parking is lot is rather limited - we had to park on one of the side streets. Kind of a long way of saying that Sunday, when they only do repairs, is a better bet for any type of meeting. Assuming, of course, that someone would be there to open the dealership proper since it's not a regular business day.

Either day is fine for us, though.

Have a great trip. You'll really love Chicago.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TonyPSchaefer @ Jun 21 2006, 12:32 PM) [snapback]274736[/snapback]</div>

SEE DANNY! :lol:

 

You are getting ALL of the toys right!? :huh:

 

Congratulations Danny! Just found your site, and am amused and appreciate the tenacity in your quest.

Living on the Big Island of Hawaii, it is even harder to get a Prius, but after finally ordering one in October, I finally took delivery in mid-March of a Silver Pine Mica 2006. I had to travel to the other side of the island (70 miles) to pick it up at the Kawaihai harbor where it was shipped to. Otherwise would have had to wait another 3 weeks for delivery in Hilo, and they are shipped from Honolulu, Oahu.

Had to order from the internet because the Toyota dealer here has a waiting list 6months plus long AND you have to give up a $3000 deposit with no clue to delivery date or model you will receive (they ask for 3 choices!). To boot they charge $2500 over the price, because they can. The internet had no such deposit or overage cost and was a VERY pleasant experience, mostly handled on the phone. So, I know about tenacity. My ride home was about an hour and 3/4. Your journey will be a fun, joyous , lingering experience of discovery , watching all the levels go up and down and pacing yourself to charge that engine!

My mom lives in the Chicago area and bought her 2005 Blue Prius from Grossingers. Don't know if I can get her to go, but will try. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do, 50 mi.per gal! I gloat every time at the gas station .