Prius Noob Here

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    pwcfan New Member

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    I am considering getting a Prius.
    I live in the OC and commute to L.A. everyday. 50 miles of fwy each way.
    For the most part I am at speed. Most of the trip I would be at 70ish. Some stop & go (stop & stop ?). 40 miles would be at 70ish.

    What can I expect for MPG ?

    With gas going back up, for good, my 28mpg in my present car is not cuttin' it.

    Thanks in advance for your imput.

    Regards,
    Pwcfan
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    ksstathead New Member

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    Smooth steady 70 mph should yield 52 to 53 mpg per BobWilson's chart. Your stop and go should be better than that, say in the 60's if you are careful. If you can slow to 65 mph you'd expect 56 mpg. It looks linear to 65 mpg at 50 mph.

    Press up the tire psi to the extent you are comfortable, and enjoy passing by the gas stations!
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    PriusLewis Management Scientist

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    I can't remember how hilly that drive is, but I commute from Denver to Colorado Springs over Monument Pass every day, 50 miles one way. I use no hypermile techniques, drive 75 most of the way and the heater or air conditioner is on EVERY day (the nature of weather on the Front Range). I get a consistent 45 MPG in what I consider to be one of the worse routes I've ever seen for mileage.
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    Blauer Glimmer New Member

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    And that's in a GenII! The GenIII should get even better mileage, should the OP decide to go that route.
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    pwcfan New Member

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    My route is flat.

    I am considering selling my baby, 2004 MazdaSpeed Miata with over 240 WHP.........a ton of fun to drive and if I "hypermile" I get 28mpg. Not too bad for a modified car.

    Thanks for all of the info folks. I guess it is time I grow up and put my toys away.....kind of a sad thought. It has been fun. It looks like and can have some tech challenges with a Prius as well.

    Regards, pwcfan
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    inventor00 Orange County Prius Club

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    If you get a USED 2004-2007 Prius with a CARPOOL sticker, you can go single person in the Carpool lane until Jan 1, 2011. That will save a lot of time if you use freeways with Carpool lanes. The 85,000 stickers given out ended about Jan 2007 and go WITH the CAR. Try Craigslist or autotrader.
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    inventor00 Orange County Prius Club

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    But the 2010 Prius is quicker..bigger engine, better MPG.
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    PriusLewis Management Scientist

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    And I forgot to mention I'm running Bridgestone all season tires (and NOT Low Rolling Resistance tires) so that accounts for a couple MPG anyway.
    PriusLewis, Jun 4, 2009
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