Tuesday, April 08, 2008

First, it was my dad (circa 1983)

Then, it was my brother (last year)

Now, it's ME!!

I am the proud owner of a NEW 2008 Toyota Prius!! My first brand new new car!! The color is spectra blue mica - and I l.o.v.e. love it! (which is a good thing since I picked it from a tiny square in the catalog) The hybrid engine is pretty awesome - I haven't driven it too much - Pete drove home after dinner because I don't like driving after dark (I know, I know, old lady - but I have poor night vision!) The coolest part is the display screen in the middle that tells how many miles per gallon you're getting -- average is 48, but if you drive carefully, you can get 99.9 when coasting, etc. I'm also pretty excited about the automatic doors and windows, which tells you how far behind the times I have been car wise. I'll share more once I've got more experience with it -- I'm off to read the manual!

10 comments:

jenni said...

YAY!! YAY!!! So excited for you!!

andsozyouroldman said...

Oh what a feeling!

Finally an Abrigg..... said...

You are so cute! :)
You need to make plans for our reunion in October! :)
This is funny, but as we've been putting away "memorabilia," I can across a yearbook from 1998. :) I opened it up and YOU are the first person I saw. hahaha

Finally an Abrigg..... said...

By the way, I kno you've clicked on "The Mayo's" blog on my links by now. :)

B said...

So exciting! :) Congrats :)

lesli said...

you go girl! that is so exciting! we recently had a hybrid rental and have been dying for one! yay for you!

Tammy said...

YAY - That is awsome!!! love the pic too :)

Pocket said...

your family is HILARIOUS. Who does that?? Seriously?

That might be the most beautiful car I've EVER seen. I expect a ride to the mall very soon (so I can talk you into buying something else new and expensive)!

Congratulations!

Tuba, or not tuba ... that is the question said...

Awesome! I've been drooling over hybrid cars for a few years...but our next new car is several years away.... :(

Leigh Ann said...

I love your new car! I have wanted one for so long! They really are the coolest:) Congrats!