First tank

rhodson · 08-29-2006, 01:24 PM

I'm the proud new owner of a 2006 Red, package 7. I really like this car, even if my wife doesn't. Anyway, finally went for the first refueling, and the average MPG on the MFD was 39.6. Thanks to reading this forum, I know that that is a pretty good start, instead of a reason for suing Toyota for false advertising. I especially think it's decent considering that shortly afterwords, I discovered that the dealership had sent me out with 30/28 psi. The next tank is already comfortably above 40 MPG. Did I mention how much I like this car.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 08-29-2006, 01:31 PM

Congrats, Spary!

Off to a great start and a great future.

Keep smiling!

yarzy · 08-29-2006, 01:45 PM

Good deal!

Why does your wife not like the car?

rhodson · 08-29-2006, 02:20 PM

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Good deal!

Why does your wife not like the car?
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My wife's thoroughly researched and well considered objection to this vehicle can be summed up in 2 words; "It's ugly"

Proco · 08-29-2006, 02:26 PM

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My wife's thoroughly researched and well considered objection to this vehicle can be summed up in 2 words; "It's ugly"
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If you're lucky, that will keep her from driving it and ruining your FE.

Check out this thread for a laugh on that topic.

Enjoy your Prius!

amitandrima · 08-30-2006, 06:37 PM

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My wife's thoroughly researched and well considered objection to this vehicle can be summed up in 2 words; "It's ugly"
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That is pretty close to what my wife said long before I purchased my Prius and showed her one on the road passing by. But I kept pointing out to a Prius to her everytime I would see one on the road. Finally a few months later when we were ready to buy our own Prius her initial "ughh!" transformed to "amazing". For some it just takes a little getting used to before they start liking it.

08-29-2006, 01:24 PM	#1
rhodson Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 18 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I'm the proud new owner of a 2006 Red, package 7. I really like this car, even if my wife doesn't. Anyway, finally went for the first refueling, and the average MPG on the MFD was 39.6. Thanks to reading this forum, I know that that is a pretty good start, instead of a reason for suing Toyota for false advertising. I especially think it's decent considering that shortly afterwords, I discovered that the dealership had sent me out with 30/28 psi. The next tank is already comfortably above 40 MPG. Did I mention how much I like this car. __________________ 2006 Barcelona Red, package #7 - "Sparky" BT stiffening plate, removed plastic rims, body side mouldings, coastal 2" hitch, turned off backup beep, unplugged center speaker, factory xm radio, 195/60/15 Goodyear Tripletreds, custom seats, mudflaps, wheelskin, coastal auto lock, stubby antenna.

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yarzy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 65 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Good deal! Why does your wife not like the car?