Another new Prius owner

gotroot801 · 02-24-2007, 10:07 AM

So I took delivery of my first hybrid on Thursday, and have really enjoyed driving it around. I'm sure given time I'll be able to coax better mileage out of it, but right now I'm still getting nearly double the mileage my 1998 Dodge Stratus gave me (a car I was very happy with, and very sad to see go...)

And thanks to the many posts here, I didn't have to pay a near 100% markup for a service plan!

Looking forward to getting some more experience with the Prius so I can actually jump into the conversation.

john1701a · 02-24-2007, 11:17 AM

You've got a lot of driving ahead of you before you can share experiences with Jesse...

gotroot801 · 02-25-2007, 09:00 AM

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You've got a lot of driving ahead of you before you can share experiences with Jesse...
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Well, he did have a bit of a head start...

BillPortland · 02-25-2007, 03:58 PM

I also bought a sliver '07 Prius recently (about three weeks ago) and I am enjoying it more each day. My old '95 Corolla was a good, steady car, but the Prius is cool, fun to drive, and better for the environment.

I filled the tank for the first time the other day. According to the MFD it got 41.1 mpg. That is lower than many Prius Chat contributors, but I know to expect this from reading the posts on this forum. I live in a hilly city and I mostly make short trips with numerous stop lights. And 41.1 is better than my Corolla got on its best tank. I expect the Prius mileage will improve with time as the car and I get used to one another.

razzledazzlebee · 02-25-2007, 04:00 PM

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I also bought a sliver '07 Prius recently (about three weeks ago) and I am enjoying it more each day. My old '95 Corolla was a good, steady car, but the Prius is cool, fun to drive, and better for the environment.

I filled the tank for the first time the other day. According to the MFD it got 41.1 mpg. That is lower than many Prius Chat contributors, but I know to expect this from reading the posts on this forum. I live in a hilly city and I mostly make short trips with numerous stop lights. And 41.1 is better than my Corolla got on its best tank. I expect the Prius mileage will improve with time as the car and I get used to one another.
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Have you thought about tracking your tanks on GreenHybrid.com? I have the tracking on my signature if you need th link. It's exciting to be able to start tracking so early on...

BillPortland · 02-25-2007, 04:32 PM

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Have you thought about tracking your tanks on GreenHybrid.com? I have the tracking on my signature if you need th link. It's exciting to be able to start tracking so early on...
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Thanks for the link. I had seen the name "GreenHybrid.com", but hadn't checked it out before. It looks like a fun way to track mpg over time, but for the moment it makes me feel good about my 41.1 because I see that plenty of other Prius drivers are in that same range. Congratulations on your 42.9!

jimmyrose · 02-25-2007, 05:56 PM

Welcome to PC, and congrats on your new Prius!
Silver rules!

02-24-2007, 10:07 AM	#1
gotroot801 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 19 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	So I took delivery of my first hybrid on Thursday, and have really enjoyed driving it around. I'm sure given time I'll be able to coax better mileage out of it, but right now I'm still getting nearly double the mileage my 1998 Dodge Stratus gave me (a car I was very happy with, and very sad to see go...) And thanks to the many posts here, I didn't have to pay a near 100% markup for a service plan! Looking forward to getting some more experience with the Prius so I can actually jump into the conversation. __________________ <div align="left">"Ballroom dancing is a contact sport. Hockey is a collision sport."</div><div align="right">--Ted Nolan, head coach, New York Islanders</div>

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BillPortland Join Date: May 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I also bought a sliver '07 Prius recently (about three weeks ago) and I am enjoying it more each day. My old '95 Corolla was a good, steady car, but the Prius is cool, fun to drive, and better for the environment. I filled the tank for the first time the other day. According to the MFD it got 41.1 mpg. That is lower than many Prius Chat contributors, but I know to expect this from reading the posts on this forum. I live in a hilly city and I mostly make short trips with numerous stop lights. And 41.1 is better than my Corolla got on its best tank. I expect the Prius mileage will improve with time as the car and I get used to one another.

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jimmyrose Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 644 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Welcome to PC, and congrats on your new Prius! Silver rules!