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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Rogust, Jun 27, 2006.

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  1. M. Oiseau

    M. Oiseau 6sigma this

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    Recommended short list:
    Prius
    Camry Hybrid
    Honda Fit
    Civic Hybrid
    Civic

    Test drives will shorten the list quickly. Be sure to compare luggage space; some individuals have expressed disatisfaction with the Camry Hybrid trunk size.
     
    #21 M. Oiseau, Jun 29, 2006
  2. Rogust

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    I took your advice and I rented a Prius '05 for the day Friday and put 472 miles on it. (for only $30 rental fee). Did some serious mileage.
    Got 53.2 MPG average (according to the computer) using AC most of the time (83* sunny).
    Drove from Lancaster MA, to Boston, Portsmouth NH, Sanford ME, N.Conway NH, across the Kangamangus, down 93 to Manchester NH, and then backroads to Home in Gardner MA.
    Sat AM, I drove to Webster MA to just feel it on the highway again to be sure I felt comfortable.
    I put gas in twice. First at 216 miles put in 7.9 gal (but the tank wasn't quite full when I picked up the car). Second at 471 miles put in 3.7 gal. I was a bit stunned :eek: when the pump shut off at 3.7gal so I tried 3x to top it off unsuccessfully.... I guess it was full or close to it.
    I tried to drive as I normally drive my regular car. I know that I can drive MUCH more efficiently and get much better mileage with a little change of habits.
    After returning it, I put a deposit down on a '06 Gray #4 or higher. The dealer is looking for one to swop with a Black one coming in next week. :D
    Thanks so much to all of you for your info. It helped make up my mind.
     
    #22 Rogust, Jul 2, 2006
  3. ghostofjk

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    Good for you! Smartest thing you could have done!

    Stay in touch. You may become famous here. If you can put 300K mi. on one in 6 years we'd ALL love to talk to you! By that time maybe Toyota will have a "250K mile club".
     
    #23 ghostofjk, Jul 2, 2006
  4. momfortheenvironment

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    as a new prius happy :D owner, and one with all sorts of back trouble I found I a product that could be moved if I'm a passenger in someone else's car, if I find myself getting any more uncomfortable than in any other car, there were just too many things going for the prius when I could get this, its a memory foam full size thing for your car seat. Here is the link:
    http://www.skymall.com/webapp/skystore?pro...295&catId=10600
     
    #24 momfortheenvironment, Jul 2, 2006
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