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Long Distance/Cross Country Travel

Discussion in 'Generation 1 Prius Discussion' started by NorCal Jan, Jun 1, 2008.

  1. NorCal Jan

    NorCal Jan New Member

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    I am planning to drive my 01 Prius from California to New Jersey. We will spend 9-10 days driving a maximum of 600 miles on just the first two days, then 300-400 per day after that. I bought the car in October 06-it was a lease return with 22700 miles on it. I have had the rack and the accelerator pedal assembly replaced (under warranty!!) and the battery/converter replaced ($400:().
    Has anyone ever taken an 01 that far? Did you encounter any problems with the car? Should I just sell it and fly?

    Thanks for input.
     
    #1 NorCal Jan, Jun 1, 2008
  2. Optimus

    Optimus Member

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    Sell it to me!

    Seriously though, our 2002 came from out east and we drove it back home to the midwest, 1500 miles in 26 hours. No problems what-so-ever. We bumped our tire pressure up a few PSI over what was recommended on the door tag (a lot of people here do that) to reduce rolling resistance.

    Or, sell it to me!
     
    #2 Optimus, Jun 1, 2008
  3. fthorn

    fthorn From gas hog to greenie to gas hog

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    He doesn't know what he's talking about. That year is a DEATH TRAP... but I'LL BUY to save you from yourself. :)
     
    #3 fthorn, Jun 1, 2008
  4. nikfish

    nikfish New Member

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    Our 2001 handled +3000 miles (toronto-florida and back) over seven days when it had over 150,000 miles on it. More recently it handled a similar trip (toronto-nova scotia road trip) over 11 days. The only issues we experienced were a serious case of numb butt each time. You'll need to take breaks more frequently then the car will.
     
    #4 nikfish, Jun 11, 2008
  5. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Last week I spoke to a guy who drove a 2002 prius around Australia several years ago, he still has the car and still loves it.
    Funny enough I was 3000km from home, I drove to Townsville from Adelaide. 36 hours after I left Adelaide I was just over 100km out of Townsville, the following morning just 2 days 3.5 hours after leaving Adelaide I was in Townsville.

    I wouldn't hesitate to drive a 2001 Prius around Australia if I had the opportunity.

    Just be careful if you have to drive through any redneck towns.
     
    #5 patsparks, Jun 11, 2008
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