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We only have the one Prius now...

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by stephensprius, Apr 1, 2014.

  1. stephensprius

    stephensprius Active Member

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    My 2012 lease was up on our model two. It was our first Prius and it was always a great car, so much so that my wife bought a 2013 Prius persona. I decided to go with something a little larger, with more cargo room and awd. We got a 2014 Honda CRV ex-L awd model. I really like it a lot, but there are definitely times I miss the Prius. It feels weird not driving it. I have been in a Prius since 2012- so I got use to the comfortable, quiet ride. The only thing I didn't love about it was in the sun or late afternoon day, it was hard to see the screen. Its like that on my wife's car too. I think it's the cars only fault. The CRV has a much darker screen and sits in different position so that problem does not exist. I do miss the Prius though... :(

    Maybe I will have to trade with my wife sometimes. That way we get a change every once in a while. I will still be on the site. Thanks!
     
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  2. bisco

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    sorry to hear it.:( keep the faith!(y)
     
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  3. car78412

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  4. car78412

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    We are also down to one Prius. I purchased a 2010 II and IV for my wife and myself. We are totally satisfied with the Prius but I have retired and no longer have the need for mine. My retirement projects require more room so I now drive a Tacoma pick up. I will also drive much less and gas mileage is no longer a primary requirement. The Tacoma is a 4cyl reg cab so it's not a very thirsty truck. I also miss driving my Prius but I will occasionally drive my wife's to ease the withdrawal symptoms.
     
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    Best of luck w/the CRV!
    If it's anything like our 2003 CRV (now with 175K on the ODO) you'll be in for many many miles of care free motoring.

    FWIW- I don't know what oil is recommended in the new CRV's- but with a new vehicle, I'd go 100% synthetic (probably Mobil 1) for life!
     
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    I bet you notice something when you fill the tank as well:( H
     
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  7. WE0H

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    I got the book on the CRV and so far it looks very nice. Have to rent one and put a few thousand miles on one before I can say much. Sure looks nice though.

    Mike

    wanderin around on my phone :)
     
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  8. stephensprius

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    the crv is really nice. Spacious. drives quite nicely. Just filled up last week, I got 25.6 mpg. It was at about a quarter of a tank left and it cost 36 to fill. about $7 more than my prius. Usually my prius lasted longer too. Smaller tank.
     
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  9. Mendel Leisk

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    Yup. Early on, my take was that the dash was designed by nerds, with little or no testing in various driving conditions. I can recall driving in bright sunlight with wet roads; I had no clue how fast I was going: the screen was unreadable.

    The nerds also ruled the roost determining positioning: the most important gauges nicely centered on the dash, as opposed to being in front of the driver.

    As you say, other than that, great car.
     
    #9 Mendel Leisk, Apr 7, 2014
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