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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by blown240, Apr 29, 2011.

  1. blown240

    blown240 Junior Member

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    I just bought an 05 base Prius. It is replacing a 2001 Honda Insight that I have had for the last couple years. I bought it for work, and to haul the family around in. I am a car guy at heart and have a couple classics and a newer Lexus SUV.

    Looks like there is alot of good info here...
     
    #1 blown240, Apr 29, 2011
  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    I hope you enjoy your Prius and PriusChat as much as I do!
     
    #2 JimboPalmer, Apr 29, 2011
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    Welcome to the forum. The Prius is a great tool and there's a wealth of information here.
     
    #3 Mark57, Apr 29, 2011
  4. twittel

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    Congrats on your Prius and welcomee to PriusChat :welcome:

    Surf the threads for tips, tricks and great advice!
     
    #4 twittel, Apr 29, 2011
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  6. blown240

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    Thanks guys. I just got back from a 500 mile drive today. I must say that the Prius is much more comfortable than the Insight. I do need to move the seat back a bit, but from looking around, thats pretty easy.
     
    #6 blown240, Apr 29, 2011
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    :welcome:I'm sure you'll find the Prius is a step down in mileage from the mileage king you had but an improvement in a # of other areas.
     
    #7 cwerdna, Apr 29, 2011
  8. blown240

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    Yup, Thats exactly what I found out yesterday. But the Prius has about 100k miles less, and the milage difference isnt that big, maybe 8 mpg. The insight needed alot of work, including a new IMA battery. So it was only getting around 50mpg. The Prius got 42 yesterday. I think alot of that is becuase it has cheapie 185 tires on it.
     
    #8 blown240, Apr 30, 2011
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