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First tank - 39.6 MPG

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by rhodson, Aug 29, 2006.

  1. rhodson

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    I'm the proud new owner of a 2006 Red, package 7. I really like this car, even if my wife doesn't. Anyway, finally went for the first refueling, and the average MPG on the MFD was 39.6. Thanks to reading this forum, I know that that is a pretty good start, instead of a reason for suing Toyota for false advertising. I especially think it's decent considering that shortly afterwords, I discovered that the dealership had sent me out with 30/28 psi. The next tank is already comfortably above 40 MPG. Did I mention how much I like this car. :D
     
    #1 rhodson, Aug 29, 2006
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    Congrats, Spary!

    Off to a great start and a great future.

    Keep smiling! :D
     
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    Good deal!

    Why does your wife not like the car?
     
    #3 yarzy, Aug 29, 2006
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(yarzy @ Aug 29 2006, 12:45 PM) [snapback]311191[/snapback]</div>
    My wife's thoroughly researched and well considered objection to this vehicle can be summed up in 2 words; "It's ugly"
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SparkyPrius @ Aug 29 2006, 02:20 PM) [snapback]311203[/snapback]</div>
    If you're lucky, that will keep her from driving it and ruining your FE. :lol:

    Check out this thread for a laugh on that topic.

    Enjoy your Prius!
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(SparkyPrius @ Aug 29 2006, 01:20 PM) [snapback]311203[/snapback]</div>
    That is pretty close to what my wife said long before I purchased my Prius and showed her one on the road passing by. But I kept pointing out to a Prius to her everytime I would see one on the road. Finally a few months later when we were ready to buy our own Prius her initial "ughh!" transformed to "amazing". For some it just takes a little getting used to before they start liking it.
     
    #6 amitandrima, Aug 30, 2006
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