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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by robert dimare, Sep 15, 2016.

  1. robert dimare

    robert dimare Junior Member

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    Any comments about ride, quietness, fuel ec
     
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  2. MichelleStone

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    The ride is comfortable in my opinion. More so than in the 2008 Malibu that I traded in. The handling is better as well. It seems to hold the road better.

    It's also quiet compared to many smaller cars at lower speeds or on smooth pavement. Once I get into the 50's, road noise becomes pronounced. Engine noise is much better than in my previous car.

    I'm getting excellent fuel economy. Higher than the EPA ratings which was a wonderful surprise.
     
    #2 MichelleStone, Sep 15, 2016
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  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    It might be my worn suspension but the ride is a bit stiffer than other all-seasons and it will be noisier at highway speeds (65/70mph) but it's wearing nicely (2 years, going onto the 3rd year). Haven't had enough snow the last two years to test it out but I was impressed with the original WR and WRG2 on our 2005 Prius.
     
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  4. David Beale

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    Hmm, maybe I'd better have my hearing checked. I found them as quiet or quieter than stock.
    No change in mileage on Pearl or Pearl S.
    MUCH better in rain and snow than stock tyres. Even better on dry roads, but when you put on new tyres that is almost always the case. ;)
     
    #4 David Beale, Sep 16, 2016
  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    lol. I had Bridgestone Ecopias and they actually ran fine as an all-season (but near the end, I was slipping in the rain... going up a mountain pass... not a good situation). I found they were better than the Gen 2 stock tires which I still believe are the worst tires ever fitted (although I guess some people say the Dunlop EnaSavers on the Mirage are really only for ultra LRR and nothing else so there might be a new worst tire ever).
     
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