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Garage Saiiiling

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by Coreyart, Jul 8, 2017.

  1. Coreyart

    Coreyart Junior Member

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    Just went to a large community g-sale. I parked in front of one house that had the same dark grey Prius that I have, only not PIP. Lady says, 'Hey nice car choice'. Just then yet another dark grey one pulls up. She hollars "Prius party".

    I mention that mines a plug in. Their faces go blank. I get to brag and explain. "Really, 90 mpg?", Yep, I take
    a lot of short trips."

    Now that they are partially educated, I bet they now look at their cars differently.

    BTW if any of you all go g-sailing, it's amazing for that. Since the engine turns off when we stop, I never actually shut it down, as long as I'm within eyeball distance.
     
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    All these frugal g-sailors
     
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  3. PA Prius

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    I'm curious what advantage you see in not shutting it down?
     
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    Not shutting down will allow you to go without going through the warm up stage every time. I do that just to keep the ac running

    Good for stops under 10 minutes
     
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  5. Coreyart

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    Plus it freaks people out when you get in your car and are moving away within seconds, silently...like a ninja
     
    #5 Coreyart, Jul 9, 2017
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