Two Prius Family???

[Jennjay]

No longer a 2 prius family. Traded in my '06 seaside for an '08 Package 6 in blue mica. The dealer had added dvd headrest system to the car. Car looks real sharp. I was waiting for service on my 06 and saw this car come in, fell in love with the color and made a deal.

A week later I traded in my wife's '05 salsa red for an '09 Camry hybrid magnetic gray, fully loaded with leather, navi, and sunroof. The salesman here loves me now, but I told him I'm good for hopefully 5+ years now.

So we are no longer a 2 prius family, but are still a 2 hybrid family with 2 new cars

[Walker1]

Originally Posted by Jennjay

Hi all, My wife got her Prius (2005 red), navi, leather in October and she loves the car. I enjoy driving it too. I'm considering buying a 2006 Seaside Pearl package 7 with leather seating added ( dealer said package 8 are near impossible to come by - I'll try to add leather wheelcover myself). I'll be giving up my 2005 Subaru GT Limited Turbo which I love to drive but am getting sick of sub 20 mpg with premium fuel required. I hope I don't miss my heated, power seats, moonroof, and 0 to 60 in just over 4 seconds, but with gas prices on the way up. I think this is something I need to do. Considered Honda Civic hybrid, but Honda dealer here is a PITA and it seems like Prius really gives more car for the $$$.

Congrats! We bought our 2nd Prius 3 weeks ago. We now have a 2006 Black with pkg. 1 & just got a 2008 with pkg. 2 and Toyota leather interior installed by the dlr. Way to go!

[Jennjay]

Thanks Walker1, Just a question. I live in Florida too and run AC constantly, but usually 72-74. How the heck are you getting that gas mileage? I thought I was doing well in the mid 40's, but always attributed my lower mpg to running the ac all the time.

[Sheepdog]

The ac doesnt take much from your average. it's all in the driving brother. I get 50.3 usually but have seen 53 when I was driving like it. Im usually on I-4 so 45-55 mph isnt possible. The little car is capable of a lot more!

[morpheusx]

Originally Posted by Sheepdog

The ac doesnt take much from your average. it's all in the driving brother. I get 50.3 usually but have seen 53 when I was driving like it. Im usually on I-4 so 45-55 mph isnt possible. The little car is capable of a lot more!

Yes its all about driving technique, I also notice very little impact from AC use as I take the highway about 75 % of the time. The AC will kill you in constant stop and go driving though.

As far as two Prius family, I wish we were a 2 Prius Family. Not because of gas mileage though, but because my wife's VW Beetle 1.8T is a POS. I am so sick of working on that car with a minor problem one month and a major the next. At least the positive side of me is thankful that since I like to dig in and do a lot of my own car work that I have had the opportunity to learn a lot about VW 1.8t engines.

[Walker1]

Originally Posted by Jennjay

Thanks Walker1, Just a question. I live in Florida too and run AC constantly, but usually 72-74. How the heck are you getting that gas mileage? I thought I was doing well in the mid 40's, but always attributed my lower mpg to running the ac all the time.

Most of our driving is city driving. We just drive the Prius's for maximum milege. Tire pressure is very important as is driving the car. We keep 42 lbs. in the front tires & 40 lbs. in the rears. Also, we brake or coast to red lights & stop signs well in advance.

We average 50 MPG or so @ 70 MPH on the highway & use the cruise control both in town and on the hwy. I think the cruise is a big help. Do you use the cruise control often?