Another Newby from Los Angeles
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Another Newby from Los Angeles
Hi, I live in the San Fernando Valley (Sherman Oaks) area of L.A. I got my new Prius on June 2, after a three month wait. It's the new metallic Gray, and very elegant! I am an elementary substitute teacher, and drive varying distances within the 200 sq. mile Valley to get to schools. I have 800 miles on the car now, and now that I'm here, will begin posting my mileage. The car says I'm getting just over 42 MPG.
My previous car was a Ford Escort wagon, and I managed to get a good 201,000 miles out of it @ 25 MPG.
I too have been trying to do online research into the car, and it's finer points. I've discovered Prius Chat (which led me here), and am considering the extended warranty offered there for somewhat less than the dealer would have give me. Does anyone here have advice on whether or not to get such warranty?
I am babying the car, as is to be expected. I waxed it the day after delivery, and am hand washing myself it at least once/week. Cleaning the inside of that deep front windshield is a problem though. With the Smart Key, I'm reticent to let carwash, or valet parking drivers handle it. Am I being ridiculous?
My previous car was a Ford Escort wagon, and I managed to get a good 201,000 miles out of it @ 25 MPG.
I too have been trying to do online research into the car, and it's finer points. I've discovered Prius Chat (which led me here), and am considering the extended warranty offered there for somewhat less than the dealer would have give me. Does anyone here have advice on whether or not to get such warranty?
I am babying the car, as is to be expected. I waxed it the day after delivery, and am hand washing myself it at least once/week. Cleaning the inside of that deep front windshield is a problem though. With the Smart Key, I'm reticent to let carwash, or valet parking drivers handle it. Am I being ridiculous?
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Re: Another Newby from Los Angeles
Congratulations, and welcome to GreenHybrid!
I don't think you're being ridiculous, just cautious. That'll wear off. I suspect valets and car wash personnel in your area have seen many hybrids, especially the Toyota Prius, before.
Enjoy!
I don't think you're being ridiculous, just cautious. That'll wear off. I suspect valets and car wash personnel in your area have seen many hybrids, especially the Toyota Prius, before.
Enjoy!
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Re: Another Newby from Los Angeles
Originally Posted by BigNDFan
Hi, I live in the San Fernando Valley (Sherman Oaks) area of L.A. I got my new Prius on June 2, after a three month wait. It's the new metallic Gray, and very elegant! I am an elementary substitute teacher, and drive varying distances within the 200 sq. mile Valley to get to schools. I have 800 miles on the car now, and now that I'm here, will begin posting my mileage.
Originally Posted by BigNDFan
The car says I'm getting just over 42 MPG.
My previous car was a Ford Escort wagon, and I managed to get a good 201,000 miles out of it @ 25 MPG.
I too have been trying to do online research into the car, and it's finer points.
My previous car was a Ford Escort wagon, and I managed to get a good 201,000 miles out of it @ 25 MPG.
I too have been trying to do online research into the car, and it's finer points.
Originally Posted by BigNDFan
I've discovered Prius Chat (which led me here), and am considering the extended warranty offered there for somewhat less than the dealer would have give me. Does anyone here have advice on whether or not to get such warranty?
Originally Posted by BigNDFan
I am babying the car, as is to be expected. I waxed it the day after delivery, and am hand washing myself it at least once/week. Cleaning the inside of that deep front windshield is a problem though. With the Smart Key, I'm reticent to let carwash, or valet parking drivers handle it. Am I being ridiculous?
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