WooHoo First Prius Road Trip --> Connecticut to Windsor, Ontario

AdamKPL · 05-29-2008, 11:33 AM

So just got unpacked after going from Connecticut to Windsor, Ontario. On the way there through Upstate New York on I-90 and then on the way back through Michigan, Ohio, and I-80 through Pennsylvania. Put on abotu 1,500 miles total.

I must say that the Prius is one of my favorite road trip cars so far even aside from gas mileage (Been down to Florida in my old Maxima, Toyota Camry wagon, GS300, and Grand Cherokee which was the winner in terms of comfort but not mpg).

Currently have 3,000 on the odometer and got about 46mpg round trip highway cruise control set @ 70mph. I was kind of upset because my Sirius didn't come in prior to the trip so I was so bored that I woke up my wife and forced her into a game of Prius Hunt (1 point for ever new gen Prius, 5 for every old one). Needless to say I won about 40 to 0 on the way over. Strangely enough there where not many Priis in Canada or on the way back - although it seemed like everyone was driving US cars in Michigan and Ohio.

Overall things I liked: Fuel economy, tons of storage for "stuff", 6 cup holders, quick cd changer compared to my old car

Cons: The seats (I'm 6'4 190lbs) and no sunroof

Another observation (sorry for being stereotypical) but the Domestic Pickup truck drivers in Ohio and Pennsylvania seem to absolutely love Prii considering they ride so close to my (rear).

And when it was all said and done...

bac · 05-29-2008, 11:46 AM

Nice report Adam. Now get outside and clean that thing off!!!!

... Brad

AdamKPL · 05-29-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bac

Nice report Adam. Now get outside and clean that thing off!!!!

... Brad

definitely can't find a claybar anywhere in the area

RhythmDoctor · 05-29-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamKPL

...Overall things I liked: Fuel economy, tons of storage for "stuff", 6 cup holders...

Six? I just got my Prius a few days ago and I only count four - 2 at the front of the center console, and 2 at the rear of it. Where are the other 2?

AdamKPL · 05-29-2008, 08:39 PM

driver and passenger side pockets on the door (see the opening near the front)

05-29-2008, 11:33 AM	#1
AdamKPL Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Hampton, Connecticut Posts: 81 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #3 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	WooHoo First Prius Road Trip --> Connecticut to Windsor, Ontario So just got unpacked after going from Connecticut to Windsor, Ontario. On the way there through Upstate New York on I-90 and then on the way back through Michigan, Ohio, and I-80 through Pennsylvania. Put on abotu 1,500 miles total. I must say that the Prius is one of my favorite road trip cars so far even aside from gas mileage (Been down to Florida in my old Maxima, Toyota Camry wagon, GS300, and Grand Cherokee which was the winner in terms of comfort but not mpg). Currently have 3,000 on the odometer and got about 46mpg round trip highway cruise control set @ 70mph. I was kind of upset because my Sirius didn't come in prior to the trip so I was so bored that I woke up my wife and forced her into a game of Prius Hunt (1 point for ever new gen Prius, 5 for every old one). Needless to say I won about 40 to 0 on the way over. Strangely enough there where not many Priis in Canada or on the way back - although it seemed like everyone was driving US cars in Michigan and Ohio. Overall things I liked: Fuel economy, tons of storage for "stuff", 6 cup holders, quick cd changer compared to my old car Cons: The seats (I'm 6'4 190lbs) and no sunroof Another observation (sorry for being stereotypical) but the Domestic Pickup truck drivers in Ohio and Pennsylvania seem to absolutely love Prii considering they ride so close to my (rear). And when it was all said and done... __________________ 08 Classic Silver Metallic Touring Package #3 04-08 \| 03 Nissan Maxima SE 6-Speed 03-04 \| 00 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 01-03 \| 00 Nissan Maxima SE 5-Speed Rubber Mats, Reverse Beep Disable, Garmin Nuvi 650, Passport 8500 Hardwired, Sirius (SC-C1+TOY-SC1), Sirius antenna in spoiler, ALL door unlock, Mobil 1 Synthetic 5W-30, 42/40 PSI <-- Security System in the trunk (See Avatar)

05-29-2008, 11:46 AM	#2
bac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 511 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: WooHoo First Prius Road Trip --> Connecticut to Windsor, Ontario Nice report Adam. Now get outside and clean that thing off!!!! ... Brad

05-29-2008, 08:39 PM	#5
AdamKPL Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East Hampton, Connecticut Posts: 81 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #3 Touring Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: WooHoo First Prius Road Trip --> Connecticut to Windsor, Ontario driver and passenger side pockets on the door (see the opening near the front) Last edited by AdamKPL; 05-31-2008 at 08:56 AM.

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