Two Prius Family???

[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 $$$.

[galaxee]

congrats! i only wish we could be a two prius family

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jennjay @ Apr 20 2006, 08:37 PM) [snapback]242897[/snapback]</div>

I hope I don't miss my heated, power seats, moonroof, and 0 to 60 in just over 4 seconds [/b]

heated seats? in florida? some people are not too happy with the seats but if you're comfortable driving it, no worries right?

moonroof can be added at a price, and a mpg hit. at least there was discussion of someone doing moonroof installs.

0-60 in just under the time it takes to reach the top of the onramp is fun too

push the dealer, southeast toyota doesn't want to distribute package 8s for some reason, ask them to trade with another dealer and see what you can get. good luck!

[priusenvy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jennjay @ Apr 20 2006, 05:37 PM) [snapback]242897[/snapback]</div>

0 to 60 in just over 4 seconds,
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News flash: It takes WAY more than 250hp to get a 3400lb sedan to 60mph in "just over 4 seconds". I'm quite familiar with the car, having bought my sister a 2006 GT Limited a few weeks ago as a gift.

The Legacy GT Limited runs 0-60 in the low-fives, which is a long way from "just over 4 seconds" (Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo territory).

You must've been on some good drugs when you imagined that.

[kkister1492]

Jennjay - First, have you confirmed that you NEED to put premium fuel into your Subaru? Probably not and you will save money while you wait or until you decide to purchase a Prius.

[Jennjay]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(priusenvy @ Apr 20 2006, 08:53 PM) [snapback]242910[/snapback]</div>

News flash: It takes WAY more than 250hp to get a 3400lb sedan to 60mph in "just over 4 seconds". I'm quite familiar with the car, having bought my sister a 2006 GT Limited a few weeks ago as a gift.

The Legacy GT Limited runs 0-60 in the low-fives, which is a long way from "just over 4 seconds" (Ferrari F430 and Lamborghini Gallardo territory).

You must've been on some good drugs when you imagined that.
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Sorry, I slipped on computer, meant just over 5 seconds, Premium fuel is required for the turbo according to all I've read and heated seats are still a nice option for aching backs > I can live without it and the moonroof too., its just nice to have. I'm geting a great deal on the package 7 with added leather, so I probably can't push for package 8 so hard.

[priusenvy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kkister1492 @ Apr 20 2006, 06:28 PM) [snapback]242920[/snapback]</div>

Jennjay - First, have you confirmed that you NEED to put premium fuel into your Subaru? Probably not and you will save money while you wait or until you decide to purchase a Prius.
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The whole reason you buy a car like a Subaru Legacy GT Limited and live with its crappy mileage is for the ability to tap into that 250hp and 250 lbs-ft of torque with your right foot at any time. Without premium fuel, the engine management computer will retard the timing so much that you will lose a lot of that power. So it seems pretty dumb to put regular fuel in the car and eliminate its #1 most desirable feature, which was probably the whole reason you bought it in the first place.

[automatic1stdown]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jennjay @ Apr 20 2006, 07:37 PM) [snapback]242897[/snapback]</div>

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.
[/b]

I use to own a 2004 Forester XT 5speed. I believe it's actually slightly faster than the Legacy GT due to the insanely low gearing, but it didn't handle as well. That car was a lot of fun to drive, but I traded it in for a 2002 Toyota Sequoia. Believe it or not, the fullsize Toyota Sequoia is actually CHEAPER to drive than my 2004 Forester was. I was getting about 16-18 MPG around town using premium fuel. Yes, premium is required because Subaru uses a highly turbocharged engine. The higher octane of premium prevents engine knocking with the higher engine temps on an turbo. Not only was the Forester bad on gas, it was bad for me too! My blood pressure was high and I always was driving too fast. Getting a Prius will be better for the environment and your health.

[lhfox1]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Apr 20 2006, 05:46 PM) [snapback]242903[/snapback]</div>

congrats! i only wish we could be a two prius family
heated seats? in florida? some people are not too happy with the seats but if you're comfortable driving it, no worries right?

moonroof can be added at a price, and a mpg hit. at least there was discussion of someone doing moonroof installs.

0-60 in just under the time it takes to reach the top of the onramp is fun too

push the dealer, southeast toyota doesn't want to distribute package 8s for some reason, ask them to trade with another dealer and see what you can get. good luck!
[/b]

I'm thinking of purchasing a Prius and I'm coming off a car with a big v8. I'm concerned about acceleration for safety reasons. From your comment it's not a problem - is that so?

[Mardikes]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Jennjay @ Apr 20 2006, 05:37 PM) [snapback]242897[/snapback]</div>

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 $$$.
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I read elsewhere that adding heated seats is quite easy if you are doing aftermarket leather seats. Check it out.

[Tadashi]

Congrats. We are a two prius family. Came from a Honda Civic and a Ford F250. Heated seats were nice but since we have a garage I do not miss them all that much.