New Prius using way too much gas!

J&K · 01-01-2008, 12:36 PM

We picked up our new Prius on Saturday. Gas consumption is way above expectations. We're finding every excuse imaginable to drive it!!

The wow factor on this car is about a 10. We couldn't be more pleased.

And my wife thinks she will be the primary driver. HA!

wfor1pilot · 01-01-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by J&K

We picked up our new Prius on Saturday. Gas consumption is way above expectations. We're finding every excuse imaginable to drive it!!

The wow factor on this car is about a 10. We couldn't be more pleased.

And my wife thinks she will be the primary driver. HA!

You say that the gas comsumption is way above expectations. What mileage range are you getting???

J&K · 01-01-2008, 12:47 PM

This was tongue in cheek. The mpg is fine - 45 mpg breaking it in. We're using too much gas because we're simply driving it too much.

N3FOL · 01-01-2008, 04:46 PM

I see. That will wear down in a few months or so... How many miles so far?

Neicy · 01-01-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by J&K

And my wife thinks she will be the primary driver. HA!

So when do you get your OWN Prius

??????

Rancid13 · 01-01-2008, 07:34 PM

Congrats! Glad to hear you guys are having so much fun with the Prius! It's a fun car to drive, and improving the mpg becomes like a game.

patsparks · 01-01-2008, 08:31 PM

Welcome to the worlds most practical video game.
Keep us posted on your scores.

gplm2007 · 01-02-2008, 04:54 PM

Realistic mpg is 40-46, intown and highway respectively. We average 40-43 intown and 43-46 highway. Many will claim otherwise, but for the average Prius driver this is real mpg. Check most recent Consumer Report of 34/47.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 01-02-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by N3FOL

I see. That will wear down in a few months or so... How many miles so far?

Three years, 4 months and still going strong.

F8L · 01-02-2008, 07:31 PM

That is an awesome feeling I know but I would try to exercise some restraint as wasting gas just to drive around is not good for any of us or your wallet.

Good to hear you are enjoying the car and welcome.

01-01-2008, 12:36 PM	#1
J&K Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 7 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	New Prius using way too much gas! We picked up our new Prius on Saturday. Gas consumption is way above expectations. We're finding every excuse imaginable to drive it!! The wow factor on this car is about a 10. We couldn't be more pleased. And my wife thinks she will be the primary driver. HA!

01-01-2008, 12:47 PM	#3
J&K Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 7 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: New Prius using way too much gas! This was tongue in cheek. The mpg is fine - 45 mpg breaking it in. We're using too much gas because we're simply driving it too much.

01-01-2008, 04:46 PM	#4
N3FOL Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stewartstown, PA. Posts: 762 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: New Prius using way too much gas! I see. That will wear down in a few months or so... How many miles so far?

01-01-2008, 07:34 PM	#6
Rancid13 Cool Chick with a Black Prius Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Alamitos, Orange County, CA Posts: 2,455 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #8 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: New Prius using way too much gas! Congrats! Glad to hear you guys are having so much fun with the Prius! It's a fun car to drive, and improving the mpg becomes like a game.

01-01-2008, 08:31 PM	#7
patsparks Uneducated bird-brain Aussie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 4,905 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 17	Re: New Prius using way too much gas! Welcome to the worlds most practical video game. Keep us posted on your scores.

01-02-2008, 04:54 PM	#8
gplm2007 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: New Prius using way too much gas! Realistic mpg is 40-46, intown and highway respectively. We average 40-43 intown and 43-46 highway. Many will claim otherwise, but for the average Prius driver this is real mpg. Check most recent Consumer Report of 34/47.

01-02-2008, 07:31 PM	#10
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 3,989 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 15	Re: New Prius using way too much gas! That is an awesome feeling I know but I would try to exercise some restraint as wasting gas just to drive around is not good for any of us or your wallet. Good to hear you are enjoying the car and welcome.