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Impressed my Carpoolers

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by Winston, May 21, 2007.

  1. Winston

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    Got a brand new Prius this weekend. I am surprised at the MPG. Did a trip to the beach over hilly terrain. Averaged 46mpg(70mile trip). Then on my commute to work I got 50.5mpg(25mile trip). Both trips included highway speeds over 70mph. I only have 200 miles on the car. I thought the mileage was supposed to get better after the first few thousand miles?!? I am really happy.

    My carpoolers were impressed with the 50mpg. I commute with two other guys. They are both over 6 feet tall. They fit in the back seat great. However, the front seat actually seems to have less legroom than the back.
     
    #1 Winston, May 21, 2007
  2. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Winston @ May 21 2007, 04:03 PM) [snapback]446929[/snapback]</div>
    Congratulations & welcome to the site.
     
    #2 JimN, May 21, 2007
  3. Bill Merchant

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    Welcome to PriusChat, Winston! Yes, MPG usually improves after 5-6K miles, but you're doing great now. Your carpoolers may notice that the fold-down center arm rest in the back goes all the way to the seat. That is how it's designed, it isn't broken, just odd. Have fun in your new car!
     
    #3 Bill Merchant, May 22, 2007
  4. SomervillePrius

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    The prius is a great car pool car. Seats 4 people comfortably especially for people in the rear. I'm glad (but not surprised) you're great mileage already. It will get slightly better over the next 4-6k miles as the tires/car break-in and you can fine tune your technique. Keep reading!

    The prius is a great car pool car. Seats 4 people comfortably especially for people in the rear. I'm glad (but not surprised) you're great mileage already. It will get slightly better over the next 4-6k miles as the tires/car break-in and you can fine tune your technique. Keep reading!
     
    #4 SomervillePrius, May 22, 2007
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