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Long distance road trip Atlanta,GA to Syracuse, NY

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by HoytHoytHoyt, Jun 24, 2012.

  1. HoytHoytHoyt

    HoytHoytHoyt Junior Member

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    I'm thinking about taking my C on a road trip from Atlanta to Syracuse. My question is how well do you think the C will do on almost a 2,000 mile round trip? I'm talking about as far as wear and tear goes. I know the warranty will cover any issues I might have, but long term would that be a problem?
     
    #1 HoytHoytHoyt, Jun 24, 2012
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  2. allopatry

    allopatry Junior Member

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    It's a Toyota-the car will be fine
     
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  3. SILVERCwSUN

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    Agreed...its a Toyota, drive with total confidence.:) I would not even think twice about taking our C on a trip.
     
    #3 SILVERCwSUN, Jun 25, 2012
  4. BGGirl

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    I think it would do fine but you need to talk to Fred. He took his from Nashville to Daytona I think and posted a thread about it. It was about a month or so back.
     
    #4 BGGirl, Jun 25, 2012
  5. fgp

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    fred here., thanks b girl. i would not be afraid to drive this on any extended trip. it actually is more comfy on a very long ride.
     
    #5 fgp, Jun 25, 2012
  6. Oldwolf

    Oldwolf Prius Enthusiast

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    I wouldn't hesitate at all. In fact, in the near future I will be taking a 2000 mile round trip in my C as well.
     
    #6 Oldwolf, Jun 25, 2012
  7. Justgreat

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    I just took a trip from PA to Atlanta and back. Lots of mountains and lots of rain on the way back. Averaging 65+ MPH, I got 48.7 MPG down and bit better on the way back. No problems whatsoever
     
    #7 Justgreat, Jun 25, 2012
  8. donny612

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    I'm anticipating a trip from Raleigh, NC to Little Rock, Arkansas in about 10 days. I'll let y'all know... But since it's a Toyota (under warranty...HA!!) I'm not anticipating any problems.
     
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  9. Whispaz

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    I'll be going on vacation to Orlando in August. approx. 2,620mi round trip plus trips to Miami, Tampa, and Daytona Beach while we're there.
    Can't wait
     
    #9 Whispaz, Jul 11, 2012
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    Oldwolf Prius Enthusiast

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    I'll be passing LR and going on up to Bella Vista to visit my parents!
     
    #10 Oldwolf, Jul 12, 2012
  11. soberups

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    Other than being a bit gutless on hills, the Prius C makes a fine trip car in my opinion. I am 6-1 and 265 lbs, and my wife and I just made a 580 mile road trip to the Oregon coast. We found the seats and overall seating position to be quite comfortable, and the ride was smooth and reasonably quiet. No, it isnt a BMW or a Lexus, but if you want 50MPG there are going to be tradeoffs. I wouldnt hesitate to take this car across the country, just set your cruise control to about 70 and enjoy the ride.
     
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    I don't really consider it gutless on hills. I do all of my driving in the mountains of British Columbia. My previous car was a 2009 Versa with the same CVT tranny. It was just as noisy going up the mountains. I just came back from a 1250 km return trip most of which on the Crows Nest Highway. It never really strained that much.
     
    #12 vernon birdman, Jul 26, 2012
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