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It feels weird not to by gas..............

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by MPGnutcase, Aug 20, 2013.

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  1. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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  2. jnet

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    Just curious, why did you fill up when you still have 1/2 tank of gas? I normally wait til it gets lower because each gallon of gas weighs about 7 lbs. If my tank is less full, there's less weight to carry around.
     
    #22 jnet, Aug 21, 2013
  3. OzPrius

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    Hi all,
    First time posting here. I got a 2010 Prius about 3 months ago. In Australia it is an I-Tech model (or 5 as you guys call them).
    I did have a 1999 Ford Fairlane V8 that used 14.7mpg, from a 16 gallon tank. Google AU Ford Fairlane 1999.
    Cost over $400 a month just in fuel. Now i fill up 3-4 weeks and costs just $60.
    These Prii are amazing.
     
    #23 OzPrius, Aug 21, 2013
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  4. MPGnutcase

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    It's a bad habit but I was in another town and it was the cheapest number we have seen in a long long time
     
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  5. Gabriel Perez

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    I agree, not having to fill your gas tank every few days does seem weird. I love the feeling of saving dolla bills. My Honda Odyssey is a gas guzzler, which I hardly drive anymore.
     
    #25 Gabriel Perez, Nov 2, 2013
  6. El Dobro

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    And in my case with a PiP, I "top off" at work and home. :D
     
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  7. jgilliam1955

    jgilliam1955 Sometime your just gotta cry! 2013 Prius 4.

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    Loving the savings replaced a VW Jetta TDI

    SCH-I535 ?
     
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  8. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    the title of your thread gave me the impression that you dont have to buy gas any more then I find out you are paying $119 a month??? WOW!

    Right now my gas car is in the shop ($700 project car) getting worked on. An estimated $1500-1800 and 2-3 weeks later, it should be ready to roll. I hope to have a gas bill well under $50 a month.

    as far as gas incentives? I tried the Safeway gas incentives but found out the points I acquired for the gas discounts expire after 30 days and realized I dont get gas that often so it never worked for me...
     
    #28 DaveinOlyWA, Nov 2, 2013
  9. El Dobro

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    I use a credit card that kicks me back cash on gas purchases and pay it off every month.
     
    #29 El Dobro, Nov 2, 2013
  10. DaveinOlyWA

    DaveinOlyWA 3rd Time was Solariffic!!

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    ya I use Costco too :cool:
     
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