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Discussion in 'Prius v Main Forum' started by ja4fun, Feb 27, 2014.

  1. ja4fun

    ja4fun Junior Member

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    :) I love this car already! I really could care less about the environment, but DOUBLE MY OLD GAS MILEAGE IS AWESOME!!!!
    I was looking round and round and test drove some new ones and almost bought a 2013 v two but then found out the previous owner was a smoker. Plus it was at a Toyota dealer and the price wasn't that different than a new one.
    The one I ended up buying was a 2012 Prius v two white, 21,100 miles, $19,545.
    Right away I've been averaging 44.xx miles per gallon. I think my size might affect the mpg but it hasn't that I know of. Im 6ft 6in tall 300 lbs. Plus with my 3 kids in the car I don't see a huge difference.

    OK what do I need to know about the 2012's that might be a problem.

    Also, I can be in ECO mode or hit ECO mode a 2nd time and be in no or regular mode. What's the difference?
     
    #1 ja4fun, Feb 27, 2014
  2. catgic

    catgic Mastr & Commandr Hybrid Guru

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    JA4Fun - Re: ECO Mode versus "in no or regular mode (i.e. Normal Mode)" versus PWR Mode (which I call "Afterburner" Mode). These three modes adjust the "Fly By Wire" foot throttle pedal mapping. The ECO Mode helps those with a "Lead Foot," and also affects operation of the Electric Air Conditioner to make it drain less electrical energy from the Traction Battery, thereby, helping improve running fuel economy.
     
    #2 catgic, Feb 27, 2014
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  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    be careful, the prius might be good for the environment.:p
     
    #3 bisco, Feb 27, 2014
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