1 Year Old

Prius Maximus · 03-02-2005, 09:53 PM

I've had Sparky since 3/8/04 so I'm a couple days early, but here's the rundown...

32,000 miles travelled
648 gallons of gas used
$1,225.00 gas purchased
Lifetime MPG: 50.0
MPG Range: 39.0 - 58.8

Savings over previous car (Dodge Neon averaged 27.8 mpg)
500 gallons saved
$950 saved

Damage: Hit wild dog at 70 mph on interstate, $2,500 repairs.

Recalls performed: SSC40D.
Recalls outstanding: Brake light switch.

Warranty work: None. Nada. Zilch. Not one single defect with this vehicle.

Mods: EV button.

Whines:
No light under hood.
No lights for hazard, ODO & radio buttons.
Fog lights are useless and can’t turn on without head lights.
Needs AC fan speed switch on steering wheel.

Shines:
Peace and serenity at a stop light with no engine vibes or noise.
No tranny up or down shift lurches.
Low emission, less money to oil barons.
Fun and games in trying to get the best mpg possible.
Smart key entry – I love getting people to try to open the locked door, then show my empty hands, walk up, say abbra cadabra, and open it.
Actually, there are too many to mention, this is by far the most awesome vehicle I have ever owned.

My MPG graphs for the year are posted below...

heliotropehead · 03-02-2005, 10:26 PM

Happy birthday to you and your car! Looks like you're really on top of things!

Did the dog make it?

03-02-2005, 09:53 PM	#1
Prius Maximus Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northeastern IL Posts: 187 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	1 Year Old - Happy Birthday, Sparky I've had Sparky since 3/8/04 so I'm a couple days early, but here's the rundown... 32,000 miles travelled 648 gallons of gas used $1,225.00 gas purchased Lifetime MPG: 50.0 MPG Range: 39.0 - 58.8 Savings over previous car (Dodge Neon averaged 27.8 mpg) 500 gallons saved $950 saved Damage: Hit wild dog at 70 mph on interstate, $2,500 repairs. Recalls performed: SSC40D. Recalls outstanding: Brake light switch. Warranty work: None. Nada. Zilch. Not one single defect with this vehicle. Mods: EV button. Whines: No light under hood. No lights for hazard, ODO & radio buttons. Fog lights are useless and can’t turn on without head lights. Needs AC fan speed switch on steering wheel. Shines: Peace and serenity at a stop light with no engine vibes or noise. No tranny up or down shift lurches. Low emission, less money to oil barons. Fun and games in trying to get the best mpg possible. Smart key entry – I love getting people to try to open the locked door, then show my empty hands, walk up, say abbra cadabra, and open it. Actually, there are too many to mention, this is by far the most awesome vehicle I have ever owned. My MPG graphs for the year are posted below... __________________ MMIV Driftwood IX - ordered 2/5/04 delivered 03/08/2004 best tank: 60.5 mpg. LT Avg: 51.9 mpg. 131,100 miles as of 7/07/08 2,160 gallons saved, $5,575 gas cost saved compared to Dodge Neon

03-02-2005, 10:26 PM	#2
heliotropehead Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 701 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: 1 Year Old - Happy Birthday, Sparky Happy birthday to you and your car! Looks like you're really on top of things! Did the dog make it?

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