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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Mockpo, Apr 14, 2011.

  1. Mockpo

    Mockpo New Member

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    Had mine for just over a month now and Im glad I bought the car.
    (needed this 5th post to show pics)
     
    #1 Mockpo, Apr 14, 2011
  2. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Congrats, what's the mpg are you getting? What was your previous car?
     
    #2 usbseawolf2000, Apr 14, 2011
  3. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    Welcome aboard. In the months to come I think we will all be a lot more glad we bought.
     
    #3 spiderman, Apr 14, 2011
  4. Mockpo

    Mockpo New Member

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    Thanks, still have my Durango w/the 5.9L. Its much nicer to buy a full tank of gas with the new car though!

    Daily Im getting 53mpg (54 miles rt mostly highway) to work and now that its getting warmer Im hoping it will increase. Got my first 2000 mile trip later this month so that should be enlightening.
     
    #4 Mockpo, Apr 14, 2011
  5. samsprius1

    samsprius1 Active Member

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    Yeah you really notice it when gas is $4 bucks a gallon!
    Glad you got it,Enjoy the ride!
     
    #5 samsprius1, Apr 14, 2011
  6. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    ^ "when"! $4.17 up here and climbing.
     
    #6 spiderman, Apr 14, 2011
  7. Eoin

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    I wish it would go down to $4.00
     
    #7 Eoin, Apr 14, 2011
  8. pakitt

    pakitt Senior Member

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    :welcome:
    53mpg is really good considering you have the car for such a short time.
    Here the fuel is around 9$/gallon (1.55€/L) - so there you go - enjoy your 4$/gal because you still don't know how much it can hurt... :(
    (but yes, we drive shorter distances, on average, in EU - my commute, e.g., is about 34km/21mi).
     
    #8 pakitt, Apr 14, 2011
  9. twittel

    twittel Senior Member

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    Congrats on your new Prius and welcome to PriusChat. The MPGs look great. Enjoy the high MPGs, technology and low-emissions. :welcome:
     
    #9 twittel, Apr 15, 2011
  10. jhinsc

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    :)What I love most is I can pull behind an SUV already filling up, fill up my Prius (my last pip is flashing), finish and drive off before they're done filling up. I get looks... I'll assume it's envy, either that or just plain old confusion?

    I also still get questions; How do you charge the batteries? It has an engine? How long do you think the batteries will last? Wow - I guess some people still live under a rock. What worries me more is they also vote in our elections. Makes one wonder how they make decisions based on their very limited knowledge of what's going on around them.:confused:
     
    #10 jhinsc, Apr 15, 2011
  11. twittel

    twittel Senior Member

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    You got to have some fun with this. Next time at the pump behind a SUV, put the nozzle over the antennae. When they ask, tell them that Prius extracts electricity from the fuel to run the audio system! :D
     
    #11 twittel, Apr 15, 2011
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  12. jamesa53

    jamesa53 New Member

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    :welcome:From one newbie to another welcome to the Forum!! There is a lot of excellent information here. 1500 miles on mine and I am still smiling!!:D
     
    #12 jamesa53, Apr 16, 2011
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