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New Prius Owner

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by arnettjs, Jun 10, 2011.

  1. arnettjs

    arnettjs My gas guzzler pulls my boat!

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    Hi everyone,
    This is a fantastic site for new Prius owners. I just bought a new 2011 Prius II with tinted windows and the Rosen navigation/entertainment system.

    I was driving my Ford F150 to/from work, which is 43 miles one way. Ouch. At $3.69/gallon here in central Texas, that was killing the family budget. Now my wife drives the truck (we have a boat and I won't be w/o a truck) and I am LOVING the Prius.

    You definitely change your driving habits chasing that MPG 'high score'. I have only been through 3 tanks of gas but I am getting between 47-50 MPG depending on the driving conditions.

    Thanks,
    Jeff
     
    #1 arnettjs, Jun 10, 2011
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    :welcome: :rockon: welcome!
     
    #2 bisco, Jun 10, 2011
  3. twittel

    twittel Senior Member

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    #3 twittel, Jun 10, 2011
  4. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride!
     
    #4 spiderman, Jun 10, 2011
  5. J5A

    J5A Active Member

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    Welcome!
     
    #5 J5A, Jun 11, 2011
  6. jdcollins5

    jdcollins5 Senior Member

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    Welcome and congratulations. Being on the coast I fully understand the need for a truck when you have a boat to pull.

    Did you buy the car with the Rosen unit already installed from the dealer? Or did you install the Rosen unit after purchase? Just curious.
     
    #6 jdcollins5, Jun 11, 2011
  7. RICKKONK

    RICKKONK Junior Member

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    You will have fun. I put almost 10,000 miles on mine in less than 3 months and average around 49MPG and ilook forward to driving it everyday. Have fun.

    Rick
     
    #7 RICKKONK, Jun 16, 2011
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