New Owner - Long Beach, NY

Hi folks,

I am the new owner of an 08 Prius, metallic gray, package #6. Thanks for all of the wonderful information on this site. I have about 1,500 miles in. I do a combination of very short trips to work (about 15 minutes stop and go traffic), and highway driving (from Nassau to Suffolk country via the LIE, 55mph). I am on my 4th tank of gas. I have averaged over 50 mpg's on my first three tanks (51, 52, 51.5). I attribute these high numbers to the many tips I got on this site, including increasing tire pressure (42/40), pulse and glide, while minimizing warp stealth, and expanding my view ahead, to anticipate stops and starts well in advance. I have also silenced the back-up warning sound, that was driving me nuts.

I have tinted the windows, and I ordered the BT stiffening plate. It's in the mail. Next bit of money, I will also order the BT strut stiffening bar. I love this car, but I do experience some under-steer, and some general uneasiness (slipping) when breaking on uneven road. I hope these mods will do the trick. Had I been to this site before I bought the car, I would have bought a touring. But, what's done is done. I'm hoping that the 2 BT products together will do the trick. My father fell in love with my car the second he was in it. He just ordered one from the dealer, and I convinced him to get the touring. So, you all even helped him out

See some pictures attached...

All the best,

c ~

 

Some better pics...

 

Just getting the hang of attaching

 

Thanks to all that responded. I wouldn't exactly call that a warm welcome though. Sheeze...

c ~