Hello

racer12306 · 03-07-2008, 08:42 PM

I just got a 2008 Prius last friday as a company car. It is definitely an interesting car. I'm not too thrilled with the size of it, but I can deal with the lack of width, the problem is the seat travel. I'll ask my questions in another thread though.

I have already put over 500 miles on it. I'll be putting atleast another 600 miles next week on it. This car will definitely be driven a lot. Whether I continue to drive it or someone else in my department drives it, it will more than likely break the 100,000 mile mark in about 2 - 2.5 years.

I have filled up shortly after getting the car and the computer is saying I'm getting 47 MPG. I know its doing pretty good since my Neon has a 12.5 gallon tank and I normall refill at about 300 miles, while I am currently sitting with a quarter tank left and have 400 miles on this tank.

ksstathead · 03-07-2008, 09:46 PM

Remember not to trust the guess guage:

2 pips = get gas
1 pip = get gas now
flashing last pip = get gas immediately

Good news, you'll never get 12.5 gal into this tank.

racer12306 · 03-07-2008, 10:11 PM

I figure I will be filling it up Monday since I will be leaving for Philly on tuesday morning on business. I do wish it had a bigger tank. A 600+ mile cruising range would be sweet. I figure I won't get much more than 47 or 48 because personally I'm not too concerned about gas mileage. I need to get to the jobs. My company has typically used GM's with a V6 in it, so anything that this prius gives will be a plus for them.

03-07-2008, 08:42 PM	#1
racer12306 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 31 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Hello I just got a 2008 Prius last friday as a company car. It is definitely an interesting car. I'm not too thrilled with the size of it, but I can deal with the lack of width, the problem is the seat travel. I'll ask my questions in another thread though. I have already put over 500 miles on it. I'll be putting atleast another 600 miles next week on it. This car will definitely be driven a lot. Whether I continue to drive it or someone else in my department drives it, it will more than likely break the 100,000 mile mark in about 2 - 2.5 years. I have filled up shortly after getting the car and the computer is saying I'm getting 47 MPG. I know its doing pretty good since my Neon has a 12.5 gallon tank and I normall refill at about 300 miles, while I am currently sitting with a quarter tank left and have 400 miles on this tank.

03-07-2008, 09:46 PM	#2
ksstathead Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 81 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Hello Remember not to trust the guess guage: 2 pips = get gas 1 pip = get gas now flashing last pip = get gas immediately Good news, you'll never get 12.5 gal into this tank.

03-07-2008, 10:11 PM	#3
racer12306 Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 31 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: Hello I figure I will be filling it up Monday since I will be leaving for Philly on tuesday morning on business. I do wish it had a bigger tank. A 600+ mile cruising range would be sweet. I figure I won't get much more than 47 or 48 because personally I'm not too concerned about gas mileage. I need to get to the jobs. My company has typically used GM's with a V6 in it, so anything that this prius gives will be a plus for them.