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My new Plug-In Prius!!!

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by gengrav, May 23, 2012.

  1. gengrav

    gengrav New Member

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    After waiting for years, I finally have the Plug in Prius. Before this, I had an older model, 2008, which I loved. I bought mine from Wilsonville Toyota, in Oregon. Here is my summary so far:
    1. On my first tank of gas, I went about 400 miles, including two trips to the beach, without filling up.
    2. On my second tank, being more consistent with charging it now, I went 430 miles.
    3. I LOVE the UBS port so I can play my Pandora. The best!

    Then I found a charging station in Portland, one block from where I work! This has been really helpful to me. I can drive to work and back on a charge with no problem.

    LOVE IT! So thankful for the technology, and yes, I am idealistic, but thank God it's here. Thank you to Toyota for pursuing this, great product.
     
    #1 gengrav, May 23, 2012
  2. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    congrats!!! :welcome: to the pip club. i also had an 08 that i loved. enjoy!
     
    #2 bisco, May 23, 2012
  3. iRun26.2

    iRun26.2 New Member

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    Glad you like it! It is an awesome car...driving in EV mode (not using gas) is so darn much fun! After two months, I still am looking for excused to run errands for my wife. :p Then, traveling long distances in HV mode is also satisfying because of how darn efficient the car is.
    :welcome:
     
    #3 iRun26.2, May 23, 2012
  4. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    Congrats. Can you tell us what kind of MPG you were getting with your 08? Perhaps describe your usual route?

    Can you also provide the information in the EV/HV ratio screen? That has the kWh and gallons used along with the miles driven in EV and HV modes.
     
    #4 usbseawolf2000, May 23, 2012
  5. Jozo

    Jozo PIP PIP HOORAY!

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    Welcome to the cult! You'll find most of us are smitten with our PIPs. This is my 3rd Prius, and they just keep getting better and better!
     
    #5 Jozo, May 23, 2012
  6. Erikon

    Erikon Active Member

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    I'm jealous, but maybe you can clarify with some more details on your MPGs? 430 miles on a tank doesn't sound quite right...
     
    #6 Erikon, May 23, 2012
  7. andyprius

    andyprius Senior Member

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    Pip pip hoorah :) :( :confused::mad::p:(:D:D:rolleyes::welcome::cool::eek::welcome::mod:
     
    #7 andyprius, May 24, 2012
  8. Rebound

    Rebound Senior Member

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    You don't *have* to wait until the tank runs dry before filling it :)
    I add 8.x gallons and get 500-600 miles. I commute a long way, lots of HV miles for me.
     
    #8 Rebound, May 24, 2012
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