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New Prius Owner = Happy Camper

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Fuel Economy' started by eseerc, Mar 22, 2012.

  1. eseerc

    eseerc Junior Member

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    Hello all,

    I purchased my first Prius just two days ago. I got a 2007 with only 50k miles on it. My work commute is about 100 miles each day round trip and I got to a point where my 2004 Ford Explorer just wasn't cutting it.

    My first day on my commute (which is about 95% highway driven) I averaged 47 MPG doing roughly 75 MPH on the highway. Today, I got 51.8 MPG going about 66 MPH. I knew the slower speed would increase the mileage, although I was surprised how much it is affected.

    Does anyone have an "optimal" speed they would like to share? I'm a bit of a lead-foot and would like to go faster than 66 MPH :)

    Overall, I am extremely satisfied with my purchase in the first 48 hours. Hoping mine maintains that standard of quality and durability that most others seem to have.
     
    #1 eseerc, Mar 22, 2012
  2. smokiejoe

    smokiejoe Member

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    Probably optimal speed is 45mpg but who can drive that slow. There is a chart out there on these Forums showing Gas Mileage vs Speed. The faster you go the MPG drops.

    Also, welcome to the Group.
     
    #2 smokiejoe, Mar 22, 2012
  3. Michgal007

    Michgal007 Senior Member

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    Welcome to PC and congrats! I usually do 65 mph and get 53-55 mpg. :)
     
    #3 Michgal007, Mar 22, 2012
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    :welcome: i drive my age, i'm upto 57.:p
     
    #4 bisco, Mar 22, 2012
  5. uart

    uart Senior Member

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    Drive your age, nah that doesn't make sense. Most people drive slower as they get older. Why not try driving 3249 divided by your age. :p
     
    #5 uart, Mar 22, 2012
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