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08 Touring Model

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by eclipse3g, Apr 25, 2008.

  1. eclipse3g

    eclipse3g Junior Member

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    Finally did it, just got an 08 Touring Model, except for the dealer attempting to sell all kinds of protection plans (which I declined to purchase). Now the fun begins on learning what type of driving gets the best mileage.

    I've heard 2 options, (1) briskly up to speed then back off, or (2) crawl up to speed attempting attempting to stay on battery mode. Vehicle will have a mix of freeway and city driving, also a lot of 2 lane country roads.
     
    #1 eclipse3g, Apr 25, 2008
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    Welcome to the Touring Club! I bet you are going to love your new ride!
     
    #2 charansr, Apr 25, 2008
  3. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    You want to minimize use of the battery. Energy conversions (electrical <-> kinetic <-> chemical <-> thermal) always have losses, and batteries are especially bad.
     
    #3 richard schumacher, Apr 25, 2008
  4. SureValla

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    indeed congrats and enjoy knowing your touring is superior to all those who drive a prius
     
    #4 SureValla, Apr 25, 2008
  5. Austin50mpg

    Austin50mpg Prius Driving Right Winger

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    I have tried both ways on two different tanks of gas. I noted a 0.5 MPG difference favoring the slow crawl. The 0.5 MPG could have been from less wind that week or a butterfly flapping his wings in China.

    The only thing the slow crawl does is piss off the people behind you. If there is no one behind me I sometimes still do the slow crawl just see the MFD bar on 100 MPG.

    I think after my next fill up I am going to drive the Prius like I stole it (or what they consider normal in my area). Afterwards I am going to post the MPG's to a new thread. I think others have done similar things on PC, but I would like to see my MPG average after "normal" driving.
     
    #5 Austin50mpg, Apr 25, 2008
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    I suggest turning off the mpg screen while driving normal to make the study unbiased
     
    #6 SureValla, Apr 25, 2008
  7. wchardin

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    What color did you get? Plan on posting any pictures?
     
    #7 wchardin, Apr 26, 2008
  8. Austin50mpg

    Austin50mpg Prius Driving Right Winger

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    Good idea. I will turn off the MFD so I won't cheat. :spy:
     
    #8 Austin50mpg, Apr 26, 2008
  9. ginadee

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    I was qouted 27000.00 for a 08 124c prius sedan #6 plus 2225.00 0 deductable 7yr/100ml ex-war
    it turns out not to have my fav choice leather inside and I am considering the touring which I was not told about--suppose to go sign friday 1000 on cr card to hold only current pruis have in stock but time is not my concern I could wait the 3 to six weeks to get fav's on everything.

    Could use all the advise
    thanks ginadee
     
    #9 ginadee, Apr 30, 2008
  10. rwhoyle

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    ginadee,

    I would spec out the color and package trim you want, place a deposit with the Dealer and wait for the car you want instead of buying one with the wrong color or trim or interior. You don't want to spend $27k for a new car and not have it the way you want it!!!! I would also recommend the Touring model as it will give you a firmer ride, better handling and feel for the road. The standard Prii has a softer suspension and not as much handling response as the Touring. If you can, test drive both and decide which you prefer, then go for it !!!
     
    #10 rwhoyle, May 1, 2008
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