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Great Mileage on Trip

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Spinnerbug, Jul 15, 2009.

  1. Spinnerbug

    Spinnerbug New Member

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    I just took a trip from Phila, PA to Northern Wisconsin. Got a great 51.8 mpg for entire trip. Can't ask for any more. I am so spoiled, don't think I could own anything getting less than at least 40mpg...
    Car ran great!

    I have the 08 loaded Prius. :)
     
    #1 Spinnerbug, Jul 15, 2009
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    Yup, I'm consistently surprised by the good MPG my prius gives me even when I drive it "normally" (i.e. not watching the hsd display like a hawk)
     
    #2 danl, Jul 16, 2009
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    Yes I agree wholeheartedly. I just drove as I always do and was averaging 65-70 mph. I was not sure how it would do on mostly highway, but it did just fine. :)
     
    #3 Spinnerbug, Jul 17, 2009
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    Forgot to mention that I also had the Air condx on at least half of the trip, along with cruise control. :p
     
    #4 Spinnerbug, Jul 17, 2009
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    Ditto, it seems trying to second guess the all electric mode is not worth the effort. I am constantly surprised when I look over and I am cruising on the battery alone mode with out trying.
     
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    I'll bet you can top that on the way back. I managed 53.8 from Seattle to San Diego at the same cruising speeds, using cruise control & A/C, tires at 40/38.
     
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    That's great to hear, Spinnerbug ... and it's nice to hear that you're so pleased with your Prius!

    That beats our best mileage for a multi-tank trip by a smidge; a bit more than a month ago, we averaged 50.7 mpg in our '08 / Pkg 3 on a 1,625 mile trip from here to up-state NY and back ... and that was with about 700 pounds - weight of people + weight of cargo - in the car ....
     
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    Yes, and it seems that the longer you own it, the better it does. I now have 37,500mi on it. I drive to work round trip 100 mi per day and have been averaging 52-53 daily. I am on the original Infinity tires and they were 6/32 just before trip, running 38/36 air pressure. If I had the new sun roof and it was a bit quieter inside, I would have the best of the best!:)
     
    #8 Spinnerbug, Jul 19, 2009
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