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What gas mileage was the car getting before you plugged it in?
It's a form of greenwashing. On the PIP, the mpg readout includes the energy from the power plug; not just from gasoline. Makes you think...
Another data point for all you Consumer Reports haters, a Popular Mechanics review on the 2013 PIP: 4 Top Plug-in Hybrids, Tested - Popular...
How do you know the PIP has a more efficient system than the regular Prius? Source? Remember, we're talking about not plugging it in. 120 lbs is...
The PIP weighs 120 lbs more than the regular Prius. There is an energy cost to hauling that extra weight around.
Consumer Reports says the PIP got 1 mpg less in their testing.
My EP20s were doing that when the car was new. Either I got used to it or something changed but I don't notice it any more.
What pressure are you running?
Dealers typically give low Blue Book for a trade. You should sell the car yourself unless you just want to be done with it.
My first tank mpg after the recall wasn't good, but this second tank mpg is looking good.
This is what CR says about how they test mpg "Road tests. Consumer Reports’ fuel-economy tests are conducted on our track and on public roads....
Honestly though, I prefer to not make decisions based on anecdotal evidence.
Is there a chart or study based on test data that shows improved mpg with higher inflation pressure? I hate the way my car rides and handles with...
This is not true. The regular Prius gets 1mpg more according to testing by Consumer Reports because the PIP weighs 120 lbs. more due to the...
I did until I looked at what I pay for power. Plugging in would have cost the same as gas. The regular Prius also has a spare tire and a bigger...
I just bought one of these. It's nice but the Velcro doesn't attach to the rear cargo mat, and when you have the seats up, the CanvasBack bunches...
How much longer can you expect to be getting free power? Once the novelty of a plug in car wears off or more people get them, I bet you will no...
I wouldn't even consider a Mazda where I live. There is no local dealership and the nearest one is about 30 miles away though a lot of traffic;...
Not always. On my pickup I've had wheels and catalytic converter stolen. Batteries have been stolen out of a Prius. They might break on to steal...
The horns would sound if someone breaks in. Someone might want to steal items in the car.
