We went tonight to get the paperwork out of the way, planning on going back tomorrow to just pick up the keys and go…but the salesman called to say the car would be ready tonight! So we did the paperwork, went out for a burger, then came back in an hour to get the car!
Here’s the proud new driver getting in his car for the first time:
We came home, then it was my turn to drive the car as we needed to return our loaner car to our friends (again). And let me tell you, it is VERY strange to drive the car.
- For one, you don’t need a key. Yes, you need the fob, but it can be in your pocket or in the front seat—just in very close proximity.
- Second, you press a button to start the car.
- Third, you have to look at the dash to see if the car is “ready” because you can’t hear it start (damn that electric motor is quiet).
- Fourth, the shifter is VERY strange—just a tiny little knob on the dash.
- Fifth, it BEEPS the entire time you’re in reverse, even if you aren’t moving.
- Sixth, it’s somewhat disconcerting to use a video backup monitor if you’re not used to it.
- Seventh (wow, I didn’t think I’d have this many things to say!), it’s amazing to see CURRENT MPG 99.9!
- Eighth, you have to press a button to put the car in park, too!
- Ninth, you have to press the Power button to turn the car off. Yes, it sounds logical (and it is, I guess), except when you’re doing it for the first time. :))
But it’s fun. And gets great gas mileage. So YAY!