Help me decide!

[dirtbag]

Greetings Prius owners. My office was recently relocated 60 miles from where I live. I do not mind the drive. However, my 12 mpg pickup just does not cut it now. I am very interested in the Prius. I need some help. I will be driving almoust one hour, mainly on the interstate. My concern is the mpg I will get in a Prius on a one hour drive. I have reviewed the information on the Toyota web site.

Is there anyone out there in a similar situation (one hour hiway drive). Will the Prius really get the 44 mpg it is rated at? Please share your experiences with me. Thanks dirtbag!

[jjksutton]

I took 2 500 mile trips a couple weeks ago...got about 46-48 on 98% highway.

[Rae Vynn]

I drive 26 miles one way, and I generally get about 48-50 mpg on my drive. When I drive to Olympia, that's 52 miles, and I generally get about 49-52 on that trip.

I drive the speed limit (60 mph), I am careful about gliding to stops, anticipating traffic, not accelerating harshly, etc.

Oh, and the Prius is easier to park than a pickup.

[4G63]

usually it gets better mpg than the EPA mpg, city and highway. ditch the pickup! you'll love the prius.

[Devil's Advocate]

146,000 miles over three years. Mostly from Vegas to LA, average speed 80. Lifetime average 41.5 MPG.

[wjtwet]

Originally Posted by dirtbag

Greetings Prius owners. My office was recently relocated 60 miles from where I live. I do not mind the drive. However, my 12 mpg pickup just does not cut it now. I am very interested in the Prius. I need some help. I will be driving almoust one hour, mainly on the interstate. My concern is the mpg I will get in a Prius on a one hour drive. I have reviewed the information on the Toyota web site.

Is there anyone out there in a similar situation (one hour hiway drive). Will the Prius really get the 44 mpg it is rated at? Please share your experiences with me. Thanks dirtbag!

I was very lucky to get the prius i got 2 weeks ago. I traded in a 4 wheel drive truck that i really liked for the same reason you talk about 12 MPG. The prius is giving me 46 right now and I think i can get more after the 600 mile mark. I did go out to the lake once and got 62 miles per gallon. I swear it must have been down hill both directions. I no longer cringe at every gas station i pass. The car is fun to drive and I would not give it back if gas was 2 dollars a gallon. The problem you will have is actually getting one. They told me when i got mine it was now a 4-6 month wait.
If it helps I would not give my prius back for my truck. I do not think you will regret the move.

[Sufferin' Prius Envy]

$4.00/GALLON.


There, did that help you decide?

What more could you possibly want to know about a vehicle that can cut your gas consumption to were that sign looks like $1/GALLON. Yes, your gas bill would be 1/4 of what you are paying today.

[MagneticGrayIndy]

I drive mostly city... granted. But I am averaging right now 58mpg.

[greylar]

Many people here report around the 50 mpg mark. As DA pointed out If you are driving 80 on the interstate you won't get that but it will still be much better than your truck. Go for it if you can find one.

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[theegg]

I don't drive that distance on a daily basis, but every month or so I make a 300 mile round trip to visit family. It is straight interstate all the way with little to no traffic issues. I have been getting 44 to 48. It is close to 48MPG when I am not using my headlights or A/C. Plus, I am not having to climb any steep grades. And run around 75 MPH. So, your MPG is going to depend on your driving habits & the topography along the way. Oh, & keep in mind your cargo. The extra weight can diminish you MPG.
But I will tell you, I have had my Prius since Nov 07. I love it! I don't want another car without the SmartKey or Bluetooth phone!