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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by jgilliam1955, Jun 16, 2013.

  1. jgilliam1955

    jgilliam1955 Sometime your just gotta cry! 2013 Prius 4.

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    Took a week trip with my best friend & wife of 41 years in a new 2013 Prius Four.
    We left the east coast of VA going to Charleston WV. ( 372 miles one way. )
    65 MPH going there I was getting about 57 MPG, BUT hit the WV mountains! Dropped to about 52 MPG. But was very please with the MPG.
    The car rode very nice & very little road noise. No problems getting up the mountains using the cruise control all the way. After awhile it dawned on me I could coast down the hills.
    Coming back I did 70 MPH & was getting about 51 MPG. In VA back to 55 MPG.
    To think I can get 50 MPG or more is great!
    This car ride is smooth & the JBL sound made the time pass by. This car for us is the perfect car.
    You have a nice ride, low noise & plenty of space. The seats are very comfortable. The wife enjoyed her nap while I drove the whole way.
     
    #1 jgilliam1955, Jun 16, 2013
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    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    What's to do in Charleston?
     
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    jgilliam1955 Sometime your just gotta cry! 2013 Prius 4.

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    Funny. Went to casino & other tourist traps.

    SCH-I535 ? 2
     
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    JMD 2012 Prius 4 Solar Roof

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    Gambling, food, entertainment and drink. Cool
     
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    52 mpg thru mountains is great!

    I'm currently driving a 2013 Chevy impala rental while the Prius is in the shop. In 4 days of light driving, I spent almost $30 in gas. It would take nearly 2 weeks for the Prius to consume that much gas!
     
    #5 p00kienrayray, Jun 17, 2013
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    We're headed to the Norfolk / VA Beach area for a wedding in July and I've warned the folks I lent the Prius to that I need it back by then. 50 MPG v. 21 MPG in the Ridgeline for a roadtrip is a no-brainer.
     
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  7. jgilliam1955

    jgilliam1955 Sometime your just gotta cry! 2013 Prius 4.

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    AMEN!
     
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    jgilliam1955 Sometime your just gotta cry! 2013 Prius 4.

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    Yea when I drive my wife's 05 Civic I feel the same way. Once you get use to the Prius mileage it's hard to go back.
     
    #8 jgilliam1955, Jun 18, 2013
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