29.8 mpg? That's it?

HI MPG · 10-25-2009, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by LaPriusGuy

49.1!!!

OK, so it didn't stay there for too long, but I managed to stay between 46 and 49.1 most of the time I was driving today... Turned the A/C up to 78, took it easy on the gas and tried to stay out of Power and in Eco whenever possible.

I might get the hang of it yet... My next goal is to hit 50 at least for a bit...

Oh, and went back to the dealership to get the back up beeps turned off, and while I was there, asked them to set my tires to 42/40 - which they did, and then the Sales Manager said, "Oh, it's another one of those PriusChat guys obviously... They know everything and are willing to try anything to improve their mileage"

Good stuff... I hope that your MPGs are improving with each of your drives. Like others have said, you should start hitting above 45, 50 MPG with little effort. My wife drives the Gen II Prius with about the same mileage commute as yours (although her route is the 405 to 605 to 105), and she's been getting about 50-52. I was quite surprised that she's getting these numbers as she doesn't use any hypermiling techniques at all. In fact, her motto is "as much speed as possible," and she actually gets mad at me for lifting and gliding to a red light... She's just crazy in that sense.

Anyways, I hope you are enjoying trying to squeeze the most MPGs out of your Prius as I am. It definitely takes a different mentality to drive more efficiently, and it's almost a challenge trying to beat your best (well, at least for me it is).

LaPriusGuy · 10-27-2009, 07:25 PM

Another update - I've managed to get to 50.2 today. I might be getting the hang of it. It doesn't quite feel right driving without racing from place to place, but I really want to keep getting more and more MPG, so I'll keep learning

bwilson4web · 10-27-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LaPriusGuy

Another update - I've managed to get to 50.2 today. I might be getting the hang of it. It doesn't quite feel right driving without racing from place to place, but I really want to keep getting more and more MPG, so I'll keep learning

"Very good, Grasshopper."

Bob Wilson

Econ · 10-27-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LaPriusGuy

Another update - I've managed to get to 50.2 today. I might be getting the hang of it. It doesn't quite feel right driving without racing from place to place, but I really want to keep getting more and more MPG, so I'll keep learning

Stay int ECO mode. I do. If you get into trouble or need the power, just pedal to the metal and your off. I went on a 58mile tour today and my MPH average was 56.2. Everything has to break in.... it only can get better.
when in ECO mode, keep a steady speed. Then push the PWR switch without moving your position on the gas pedal and see what happens?

In my case, I find that the engine will kick in and bring me up another 8-10 mph at first. After several changes in my driving style and pedal pressure,I am able to switch to power mode with hardly any mph gain. The transition is smooth and I am ready to move out as necessaryand get that TT off my back.

carz89 · 10-27-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LaPriusGuy

After months of reading PriusChat and getting as much info I could get, I finally decided on a Prius V with Advanced Technology... Picked it up last night, and today drove it to work for the first time and back...

Drove 27 miles to work, 27 miles home, and realized that all I could manage was 29.8 mpg...

Now, I know there was stop and go traffic, and it was hot here in LA, so I used the A/C, but 29.8?? I got rid of a truck that got not that much less MPG and spent $33,000 for 29.8? I must be doing something really wrong that I can't figure out... ughhh

OK, so when is there an L.A. Prius get-together so I can actually learn to drive this amazing car and get mileage that tops 30mpg?

Word of the day: Perspective. Your 30mpg is not unreasonable for the conditions you describe. The real "problem" is that the Prius sticks the MPG right in your face. If you drove another car under the same identical conditions, you would expect a similar percent reduction in fuel economy, but you wouldn't notice because there wouldn't be an MPG readout shoved in your face. So try not to get frustrated and just compare your car to the other mid-sized cars on the road getting MPGs in the teens.

When the weather changes and your commute situation improves, you should see 50mpg without trying too hard.

Bobsprius · 10-27-2009, 10:32 PM

From originally having the truck and moving to the prius, you feel probably your not moving as fast or as quickly as you would like. You are, it's a learning curve and I am sure you really could hear the result in the truck when you pushed the pedal....that's the difference. Learn to want to hear "quiet" and then your doing well.

It will all come in time, and with practice and it should not take long but you should see the improvement. You already have at 50.2. You will see that grow some as you learn the Prius. It's a really cool car as you already know loaded with technology!

Just enjoy it and do your best and it will take care of you in return.

hschen · 10-29-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HI MPG

... As for a LA get-together, I know there are a couple of groups on this site for LA area owners. I'm trying to recruit more members myself for the So Cal Prius Club group and eventually schedule some sort of meet up. I'll send you an invite to the group if you'll like to join....

Hello, please make sure to let me know. I will be interested in joining LA meet. I travel on 405 daily. I am getting between 62 - 55 depends on the traffic and my own mood for speed.

Indyking · 10-29-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Econ

Stay int ECO mode.

I get whatever I can regardless of the driving mode... ECO, normal, PWR just changes the sensitivity of the accelerator pedal.... full power is present in all modes. If you set in PWR and don't want the energy bar to go quickly alll the way to the right in the HSI screen, then you have to be gentle accelerating.

philobeddoe · 11-01-2009, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by hschen

Hello, please make sure to let me know. I will be interested in joining LA meet. I travel on 405 daily. I am getting between 62 - 55 depends on the traffic and my own mood for speed.

i'm on the 405 too

i drive a Black Gen II with a "got mule" magnet on my fuel door ... oh, and i look like the uni-bomber

if you see me ... honk your horn and wave

Sandy · 11-01-2009, 09:04 AM

just wait and watch how you get obsessed with watching numbers

Iphone has gas buddy that lets you record each fill up..it awesome and free

10-27-2009, 07:25 PM	#22
LaPriusGuy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: L.A. Posts: 16 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 11 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts Friends: 0	Re: 29.8 mpg? That's it? Another update - I've managed to get to 50.2 today. I might be getting the hang of it. It doesn't quite feel right driving without racing from place to place, but I really want to keep getting more and more MPG, so I'll keep learning

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Bobsprius BobPrius Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo Posts: 441 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 9 Thanked 39 Times in 36 Posts Friends: 1	Re: 29.8 mpg? That's it? From originally having the truck and moving to the prius, you feel probably your not moving as fast or as quickly as you would like. You are, it's a learning curve and I am sure you really could hear the result in the truck when you pushed the pedal....that's the difference. Learn to want to hear "quiet" and then your doing well. It will all come in time, and with practice and it should not take long but you should see the improvement. You already have at 50.2. You will see that grow some as you learn the Prius. It's a really cool car as you already know loaded with technology! Just enjoy it and do your best and it will take care of you in return.

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Sandy Hippi Chick Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ocala,Fl Posts: 648 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: #2 Thanks: 53 Thanked 34 Times in 29 Posts Friends: 8	Re: 29.8 mpg? That's it? just wait and watch how you get obsessed with watching numbers Iphone has gas buddy that lets you record each fill up..it awesome and free