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MPG PROBLEM

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy' started by 08redvette, Sep 8, 2012.

  1. 08redvette

    08redvette New Member

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    Hi everyone here goes I have 2011 prius 2 its been in service for 14 months now, 5487 miles dont drive much 80-90 miles a week short trips i live in florida so a/c on all the time mpg has been 34-36 all ways my question is did i buy the wrong car for my driving habits, it seems i'll never get to 50 mpg and my driving routine won't change :unsure:
     
    #1 08redvette, Sep 8, 2012
  2. Munpot42

    Munpot42 Senior Member

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    The only alternatives that would get you better mileage are much more expensive, Volt and Leaf come to mind. In the price range of your car (and mine) you have the most efficient car you could buy at the time. I'll bet you gas mileage is still much better on the Prius than the car you replaced it with......relax and enjoy the savings.
    On a different note, you might try driving as if there was a raw egg between your foot and the accelerator pedal.
     
    #2 Munpot42, Sep 8, 2012
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  3. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    With such short trips a Prius Plug-in would be a great choice. With so few miles driven I'm not sure you would save money, however, getting super high fuel economy is fun.
     
    #3 F8L, Sep 8, 2012
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    same here, drive 10 miles work- home. still my mileage is way better than my Z.
     
    #4 eco-icon, Sep 8, 2012
  5. Paradox

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    Moved from the Prius v forums to the Gen III forums
     
    #5 Paradox, Sep 8, 2012
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