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New 2012 Prius Owner

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by Sangho, Feb 9, 2013.

  1. Sangho

    Sangho Junior Member

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    Hello Everyone, I bought 2012 Prius Two and picked up the car before storm Nemo hits New York area. I owned Hyundai Accent before. Obviously, those cars are quite different, and I think I need a time to get used to brake and axel pedals. Their responses were more sensitive than my old car. After reading forum about extended warranty, I decided not to do it. I plan to own Prius at least until 100,000 miles. Hopefully the car won't have any serious problem until then.

    I commute from NYC to Long Island through Northern State Parkway. The traffic is not bad mostly, but I wonder which road is better to get more MPG; Long Island Expressway or Northern State Parkway. If there's anyone commute from NYC to Long Island, please give me an advice. Thanks.
     
    #1 Sangho, Feb 9, 2013
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    welcome!:) congratulations on your new car, i'm sure you will love it as you adjust to the different ride and features. all the best!
     
    #2 bisco, Feb 9, 2013
  3. stream

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    Congrats--enjoy.
     
    #3 stream, Feb 9, 2013
  4. JMD

    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    Congrats. Try both routes and see which is better.
     
    #4 JMD, Feb 9, 2013
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    welcome aboard and enjoy the ride! ny_rob will chime in about the lie soon.
     
    #5 spiderman, Feb 9, 2013
  6. carnac767

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    Welcome. I've had mine about six weeks now and absolutely love it. It's exceeded all expectations.
     
    #6 carnac767, Feb 14, 2013
  7. ny_rob

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    .... yeah, my least favorite road!:mad:
    OP- you're just going to have to try both NS and LIE- it's the only way to know.
    If I take the LIE home- in non-freezing weather I can get mid 80's MPG and I get home in 35min.
    If I take rt 25 home I get 100-110+mpg but it takes me 50min or so to get home.
    FWIW- I generally take the LIE just because it's quicker and for my 28im commute there's not much difference in fuel consumed between 88mpg versus 101mpg.

    Tip- inflate your tires to 40psi front and 38psi rear, that will instantly boost your MPG.
     
    #7 ny_rob, Feb 15, 2013
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