Well, I pick up my Prius on Monday

Well, I just got back from the dealer's. I'll pick up my black / grey 2005 pkg #6 on Monday after work. It's a very mixed bag at the moment. I'm giving up my Mustang for the Prius, and I'm bummed about it. It makes sense for all the reasons that you all know (environment, supporting new technology, and in my case, saving almost $200 / mo. in gas costs). It's still a downer -- I am very attached to that car.

The flip side is, the next time I'm in a 2+ hr. traffic jam after a long work day, I'll be happy to have the Prius. The ability to drive past a gas station will also be a plus.

And, I've already started shopping for stuff -- gotta get my VVT-i badges, after all. and mud flaps and body molding and ipod interface and ... It's surprising how much you can do with these cars.

Anyway, I guess that's not the most upbeat "Got my Prius" post to ever hit the boards, eh? Sorry! As I drive her, I'm sure we'll warm up & become friends. But I'm going to miss that Mustang!

dave.