Need some advice.

M. Oiseau · 06-29-2006, 10:13 AM

Recommended short list:
Prius
Camry Hybrid
Honda Fit
Civic Hybrid
Civic

Test drives will shorten the list quickly. Be sure to compare luggage space; some individuals have expressed disatisfaction with the Camry Hybrid trunk size.

Rogust · 07-02-2006, 08:41 AM

I took your advice and I rented a Prius '05 for the day Friday and put 472 miles on it. (for only $30 rental fee). Did some serious mileage.
Got 53.2 MPG average (according to the computer) using AC most of the time (83* sunny).
Drove from Lancaster MA, to Boston, Portsmouth NH, Sanford ME, N.Conway NH, across the Kangamangus, down 93 to Manchester NH, and then backroads to Home in Gardner MA.
Sat AM, I drove to Webster MA to just feel it on the highway again to be sure I felt comfortable.
I put gas in twice. First at 216 miles put in 7.9 gal (but the tank wasn't quite full when I picked up the car). Second at 471 miles put in 3.7 gal. I was a bit stunned

when the pump shut off at 3.7gal so I tried 3x to top it off unsuccessfully.... I guess it was full or close to it.
I tried to drive as I normally drive my regular car. I know that I can drive MUCH more efficiently and get much better mileage with a little change of habits.
After returning it, I put a deposit down on a '06 Gray #4 or higher. The dealer is looking for one to swop with a Black one coming in next week.

Thanks so much to all of you for your info. It helped make up my mind.

ghostofjk · 07-02-2006, 07:51 PM

Good for you! Smartest thing you could have done!

Stay in touch. You may become famous here. If you can put 300K mi. on one in 6 years we'd ALL love to talk to you! By that time maybe Toyota will have a "250K mile club".

momfortheenvironment · 07-02-2006, 09:46 PM

as a new prius happy

owner, and one with all sorts of back trouble I found I a product that could be moved if I'm a passenger in someone else's car, if I find myself getting any more uncomfortable than in any other car, there were just too many things going for the prius when I could get this, its a memory foam full size thing for your car seat. Here is the link:
http://www.skymall.com/webapp/skystore?pro...295&catId=10600

07-02-2006, 08:41 AM	#22
Rogust Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 28 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I took your advice and I rented a Prius '05 for the day Friday and put 472 miles on it. (for only $30 rental fee). Did some serious mileage. Got 53.2 MPG average (according to the computer) using AC most of the time (83* sunny). Drove from Lancaster MA, to Boston, Portsmouth NH, Sanford ME, N.Conway NH, across the Kangamangus, down 93 to Manchester NH, and then backroads to Home in Gardner MA. Sat AM, I drove to Webster MA to just feel it on the highway again to be sure I felt comfortable. I put gas in twice. First at 216 miles put in 7.9 gal (but the tank wasn't quite full when I picked up the car). Second at 471 miles put in 3.7 gal. I was a bit stunned when the pump shut off at 3.7gal so I tried 3x to top it off unsuccessfully.... I guess it was full or close to it. I tried to drive as I normally drive my regular car. I know that I can drive MUCH more efficiently and get much better mileage with a little change of habits. After returning it, I put a deposit down on a '06 Gray #4 or higher. The dealer is looking for one to swop with a Black one coming in next week. Thanks so much to all of you for your info. It helped make up my mind. __________________ Ag7 (Silver, Pkg 7) has: 3M Clear Bra, EV Switch, Mud Flaps, Leather Armrest Cover, Zaino. On order: BT Stiffening Plate, WeatherTech mats. Bought on July 5th. Update July 16: 1450 miles so far, 53.2mpg. "Anything worth doing, is worth over-doing"

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06-29-2006, 10:13 AM	#21
M. Oiseau 6sigma this Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 239 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Recommended short list: Prius Camry Hybrid Honda Fit Civic Hybrid Civic Test drives will shorten the list quickly. Be sure to compare luggage space; some individuals have expressed disatisfaction with the Camry Hybrid trunk size.

07-02-2006, 07:51 PM	#23
ghostofjk Unrepentant Nattering Nabob of Negativism (V.P. Spiro T. Agnew) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 981 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Good for you! Smartest thing you could have done! Stay in touch. You may become famous here. If you can put 300K mi. on one in 6 years we'd ALL love to talk to you! By that time maybe Toyota will have a "250K mile club".

07-02-2006, 09:46 PM	#24
momfortheenvironment Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern New Hampshire Posts: 146 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	as a new prius happy owner, and one with all sorts of back trouble I found I a product that could be moved if I'm a passenger in someone else's car, if I find myself getting any more uncomfortable than in any other car, there were just too many things going for the prius when I could get this, its a memory foam full size thing for your car seat. Here is the link: http://www.skymall.com/webapp/skystore?pro...295&catId=10600