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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by PeterR, Mar 14, 2007.

  1. PeterR

    PeterR Junior Member

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    Hi all... new to PriusChat, although I'd been lurking for a week or so before buying... a 2007 silver pkg 2 in northern california.... 3 days ago. LOVE it of course, getting about 45 mpg reported by the computer on first tank. My commute is only 4 miles 25 to 40 speed limits, about a half dozen stops. Lots of short runs around town... ICE runs on the way out of my subdivision in the AM, but I can drive the last flat mile home on battery alone.

    Thanks to the "heavy hitter" posters for valuable insights provided before I bought.... Toyota should support this unknown sales force!!

    Peter
     
    #1 PeterR, Mar 14, 2007
  2. Priapus

    Priapus Alter Ego

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    Dang it! Another Prius stopped at the coast.
    Can't you people let a few slip through and make it to the Midwest for the rest of us?! :D

    Welcome to Priuschat and congrats on your new Prius. I have two pieces of advice: first, post pictures and second, good luck sleeping for the first few nights (and good luck stopping smiling for that matter).

    Something you might want to consider is keeping a mileage log. This will come in handy for yourself but also when people ask if you really do achieve the EPA mileage. Trust me, they will ask.
     
    #2 Priapus, Mar 14, 2007
  3. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    Welcome to PriusChat, Peter. Enjoy your car and don't be afraid to ask questions, but search for the answer first. :) These are the smartest cars on the road!
     
    #3 Bill Merchant, Mar 15, 2007
  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    why are so many people changing their screen names?

    Congrats and welcome to PriusChat!
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Mar 15, 2007
  5. Bill Lumbergh

    Bill Lumbergh USAF Aircraft Maintainer

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    I've got family in Cottonwood, CA and I used to live in Redding as well. I worked for a machine shop off of Airport Rd. back in the late 90s.

    Congrats on your purchase!
     
    #5 Bill Lumbergh, Mar 15, 2007
  6. Rxmxsh

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    Congrats! I've had mine for about 2 weeks now, and I love it!
     
    #6 Rxmxsh, Mar 15, 2007
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