Hello from Switzerland

[Sylko]

I'm the lucky owner of a Prius since April 1th.

[eak354]

WOW! Awesome view!! oh the car looks great too! :mrgreen:

[Johno]

Congratulations. My family and I are big skiers. I am licking my chops looking at that background. Guess yours has an EV button and 16" wheels. The wheels look great. What brand and size are your tires?

[Sylko]

> eak354

Hawaii is also a beautiful place. We could exchange our apartment and our car for nice holidays.

[boa8]

Originally posted by Sylko
I'm the lucky owner of a Prius since April 1th.

Congratulations!

When you ordered your car? I guess you got demo car from your garage they received in January, right?

Another thing it's interesting to know how Prius is behaving on the mountain roads (uphill, downhill).

I guess from Aigle to Villars it consumes a lot. Does it compensated on the way down?

Share your experience, please...

[Sylko]

No, I was just very lucky... and I made pressure with a revolver. It was not a demo car. I waited 2 weeks to have it. I could not choose the color, but it was perfect in blue.

Of course, I consume more in the rise to Villars, but when I go down to Aigle, I reload the batteries. I work in Lausanne and I take the highway. I consume on average 5.4 l/100 km (50 mpg). But that change a lot, if i'm late or not.

[boa8]

Originally posted by Sylko
No, I was just very lucky... and I made pressure with a revolver.  It was not a demo car. I waited 2 weeks to have it. I could not choose the color, but it was perfect in blue.

Of course, I consume more in the rise to Villars, but I go down to Aigle, I reload the batteries. I work in Lausanne and I take the highway.  I consume on average 5.4 l/100 km. But that change a lot, if i'm late or not.  

First delivery to customers according to Toyota Switzerland started on April 18. All Priuses before that were delivered in Jan-Feb (1-2 for every garage) specifically as demo/test drive cars.
Anyway, you're lucky guy. 8)

Sylko, I would be glad to have more details about Prius behaviour on the mountain road/snow.

My guess you're getting 12+ l/100km on the way up?

It's not a problem for me as my main car is BMW 330d Touring, but some of my friends are considering Prius, but are afraid that to go up to the mountains in winter fully loaded - mission impossible for this kind of car.

I think also that Lausanne-Villars cycle is not very good for break-in period.

BTW how about Glion tunnel bottleneck? Drives you crazy? :cussing:

[Sylko]

I confirm that my Prius was new. It had 24 kilometers with the meter. I cannot give more details here. :wink:

I tested a Prius in March on snow and the handling was very good. With snow tires, I am certain that there will be, no problems next winter.

I am already in Villars, but I will control consumption tomorrow.

The break-in period is significant for which reason? It seems that it's not necessary anymore with new cars.

There is no problem with Glion. Everybody takes the train. And my schedules of work are flexible

[boa8]

Originally posted by Sylko

The break-in period is significant for which reason? It seems that it's not necessary anymore with new cars.

There is no problem with Glion. Everybody takes the train. And my schedules of work are flexible

Read your manual, Sylko. Break-in is still important and it makes a lot of difference in terms of further fuel consumption and trouble-free life of the car.
You can find a lot of info about break-in period at this forum too.

Regarding Glion: are you taking train too?

[Sylko]

I obviously paid attention with the engine. Currently, i pass 5000 kilometers (3107 mi) and I start to drive my Prius normally. In the morning, I always wait until the engine is hot before i go.

I don't travel by train. The last bus for Villars leaves too early, in the evening.