General ramblings: observations after long trip

FaFa · 06-12-2005, 02:19 PM

Just some observations after a long road trip.

Viewings of other Prii were much more frequent, two or three every day, as compared to a trip last Feb in which the only sighting was one pre 2004 model.

The seats, which I had mis-givings about for a long trip, seemed to be much better than I expected. No more fatigue than in a Honda Accord or Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The performance was outstanding. On inter-states set the cruise at 72 and got about 48 MPG. This was with two people plus luggage. What was really great was the hill climbing. Handled W.Va's 7% to 9% grades with no problem. And the mysterious B positiion came in very handy on the long down hill sides of the mountain.

I have the GPS system and it came in very handy when going through strange cities and for finding hotels and restaurants. The soothing voice of the GPS companion deserved a name so after much thought I cristened he Penelope "Penny" for short. Has anyone else named their companion? Maybe there should be a contest of sorts for a Miss Prius.

The only negative was that the car was a little twitchy going through a thunder storm with gusting winds in the 40 to 50 MPH range. The head winds also cut the milage about 5 MPG.

Over all I love the car even more after the trip, in fact my wife is getting jealous of Penny.

BrettDanKen · 06-12-2005, 06:44 PM

My wife named her "the b--ch". With me ignoring some of her instructions, it seems like another nagging backseat driver in the car.....yuk....... I too, love the Prius, even the extra female.

Hatfield · 06-12-2005, 09:06 PM

She's called Martina... short for Martina NAVratilova.

06-12-2005, 02:19 PM	#1
FaFa Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Posts: 7 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	General ramblings: observations after long trip Just some observations after a long road trip. Viewings of other Prii were much more frequent, two or three every day, as compared to a trip last Feb in which the only sighting was one pre 2004 model. The seats, which I had mis-givings about for a long trip, seemed to be much better than I expected. No more fatigue than in a Honda Accord or Jeep Grand Cherokee. The performance was outstanding. On inter-states set the cruise at 72 and got about 48 MPG. This was with two people plus luggage. What was really great was the hill climbing. Handled W.Va's 7% to 9% grades with no problem. And the mysterious B positiion came in very handy on the long down hill sides of the mountain. I have the GPS system and it came in very handy when going through strange cities and for finding hotels and restaurants. The soothing voice of the GPS companion deserved a name so after much thought I cristened he Penelope "Penny" for short. Has anyone else named their companion? Maybe there should be a contest of sorts for a Miss Prius. The only negative was that the car was a little twitchy going through a thunder storm with gusting winds in the 40 to 50 MPH range. The head winds also cut the milage about 5 MPG. Over all I love the car even more after the trip, in fact my wife is getting jealous of Penny.

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06-12-2005, 06:44 PM	#2
BrettDanKen Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 23 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My wife named her "the b--ch". With me ignoring some of her instructions, it seems like another nagging backseat driver in the car.....yuk....... I too, love the Prius, even the extra female.

06-12-2005, 09:06 PM	#3
Hatfield Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, CA, US Posts: 87 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	She's called Martina... short for Martina NAVratilova.