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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by setheriah, Mar 6, 2007.

  1. setheriah

    setheriah New Member

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    I was just wondering what should be the optimum speed for driving on the freeway to get the best gas mileage... I was running about 47-50 cruising at 64-65 mph........ Also any tips to get the best city mileage... ?
     
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  3. ken1784

    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ken1784 @ Mar 6 2007, 04:31 PM) [snapback]401284[/snapback]</div>
    Yeh. But how many other cars can get 30 mpg at 100 mph?

    Of course, I'd never drive mine that fast. But even at 65 mph, what could match the mileage.

    Dave M.
     
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    ken1784 SuperMID designer

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dmckinstry @ Mar 7 2007, 11:13 AM) [snapback]401322[/snapback]</div>
    I don't understand what you're talkijng about.
    He is asking the optimum speed on Prius forum.

    What is your point?

    Ken@Japan
     
  6. Vagabond

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dmckinstry @ Mar 6 2007, 06:13 PM) [snapback]401322[/snapback]</div>


    My other car gets fantastic mpg at very high speeds. A nice v6 with lots of low end power and good gearing.

    Horrible mpg in the city however.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Vagabond @ Mar 6 2007, 09:27 PM) [snapback]401458[/snapback]</div>
    What is your other car?

    Dave M.