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Has the decrease in gas prices changed the way you drive your Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by NorCal Rusty, Dec 14, 2008.

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  1. snead_c

    snead_c Jam Ma's Car

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    No, I drive the same.
     
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  2. NorCal Rusty

    NorCal Rusty RatherBWakeboarding

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  3. NorCal Rusty

    NorCal Rusty RatherBWakeboarding

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    I see your point. I believe you are right in your prediction that gas prices will increase too. Thanks for your response.
     
    #23 NorCal Rusty, Dec 15, 2008
  4. NorCal Rusty

    NorCal Rusty RatherBWakeboarding

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    Most of my miles are on I-5 and I can tell you it get's crazy on that mofo sometimes! I think it is uphill both ways! I do catch myself driving faster then 70mph sometimes. It usually happens when I see MT Shasta while I am driving. Seems like that beautiful mountain has a magnet in it that makes me speed up. I can tell you it happens everytime. My wife thinks it is because I am just happy to know that I am almost home! I think the Prius has some bond with that mountain, jk! I don't know if people are driving faster now that gas is lower. It seems the same to me.
     
    #24 NorCal Rusty, Dec 15, 2008
  5. JSH

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    Not the price of gas but the difference between diesel and gasoline. We drive 700 miles every 3 weeks to ski. The past 2 trips we have driven the Prius instead of the Jetta due to the difference in fuel prices.

    After calculating the savings ($12 at current prices) we will be taking the VW next time.
     
    #25 JSH, Dec 15, 2008
  6. NorCal Rusty

    NorCal Rusty RatherBWakeboarding

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    That is some serious dedication to skiing! I appreciate that type of attitude. Go big or go home!
     
    #26 NorCal Rusty, Dec 15, 2008
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    JSH Senior Member

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    It is not just the skiing. My wife and I part of the volunteer Ski Patrol at a resort in North Carolina. We enjoy giving a little back and providing emergency medical care on the mountain. It is a long drive but still the closest resort.
     
    #27 JSH, Dec 15, 2008
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    zenMachine Just another Onionhead

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    Now that gas prices have dropped, I'm working harder to achieve a $10 fill-up. That would be sweet.
     
    #28 zenMachine, Dec 15, 2008
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    I bought the thing just a month ago when gas was already down to $1.89. It is all about the numbers game for me.
     
    #29 TEW, Dec 15, 2008
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