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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by BDWoods, Aug 18, 2010.

  1. BDWoods

    BDWoods New Member

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    Just a comment - to thank everyone here at PriusChat for your advice through the Forums.
    I've been reading now for about 6 weeks, in anticipation of buying our first Prius. We took possession of a 2010 Blizzard Pearl Touring edition last Thursday.

    Although I find I'm clutching the steering wheel, constantly looking in my rear view mirror, and getting frustrated at the hills I'd never noticed before, I have an average of 53.4mpg (4.4 l/100km) for the first 400 kms. Today I shut off the air conditioning and enjoyed 58.8 mpg on the way home from work.

    I'm a bit confused by the 3.7 posted city driving rating at the dealership. I feel like I am being VERY careful to monitor every move I make and I'm still not even coming close to Toyota's numbers.

    Does it ever get tiring constantly trying to keep the mpg's up? I hope someday I can forget about it and enjoy the savings!

    Thanks again for everyone's great advice.

    BDWoods.
     
    #1 BDWoods, Aug 18, 2010
  2. ksstathead

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    US epa city is 51 mpg. Canada uses an easier cycle, as do europe and japan. 3.7l/100km would take some slow speed pulse & glide with few stops; not often real world for most.

    Good work and welcome.
     
    #2 ksstathead, Aug 18, 2010
  3. spiderman

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    Welcome aboard! I was the same way for the first 3/4 of a year and finally I said forget about it and turn the trip to DTE and just let it go. I did loose a little FE (~2 mpg) but I was a much happier driver.:)
    I still am cautious about my driving habits but not as much.
    Enjoy!
     
    #3 spiderman, Aug 18, 2010
  4. GSW

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    "Welcome to Prius":D It will become second nature, but be prepared for a little frustration and sore muscles. I used to find myself leaning forward a bit to help the Prius over the hills. :rolleyes: Sometimes I had to take a break and switch on the cruise control to relax. You will get used to it after about a year.:eek::D
     
    #4 GSW, Aug 19, 2010
  5. BDWoods

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    I didn't expect that, but it's so true! I feel like I'm holding the wheel at 10 and 2 and driving like a grandma.... I'm telling the car "come on, come on... just a bit faster...." Who knew. I didn't expect this. Today I drove home in 90 degree weather with the AC off because I wanted to see if I could beat yesterday's number. I didn't! The drive home should be the BEST part of the day - I need to remember that!
     
    #5 BDWoods, Aug 19, 2010
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