from a V8 Tundra to a Prius C

I finally broke down and traded in my 07 Tundra for a more gas (wallet) friendly car. I chose the Prius C and I must say I am impressed. While I loved my truck, with gas prices I couldnt afford to go to work anymore driving it at 13-15mpg. I was having to fill up every 3 days as I commute 100 miles a day for work. I have been driving a week now in the Prius and am still on the tank the dealer put in the car.

I was a little worried about the car not having enough power to merge into traffic safely but it is surprisingly nimble and gets into the flow of traffic pretty good. Another concern I had was elbow room in the car since its so small. But once inside it is rather roomy and not at all cramped.

While I will miss my truck the money I save in gas, car payment, and insurance will more than make up for the heart break lol.

 

I will pay the Prius off quicker with it

 

Got my first fill up since getting the car. WOW!!! As you see above I was used to ALOT of gas. I still had 3/8 of a tank but work tomorrow thru sunday and didnt want to fill up this week if I didnt have to. It was only $22 to fill up oh and on the way home I got 70mpg. Now that is not typical and will not happen very often. Its a 10 mile trip to the gas station and there was no traffic so I was able to baby the car and never got over 55mph, no hard starts or stops, kept it in ev as long as I could and coasted down hills. Was pretty neat to watch the MPG's keep climbing.

 

I just want to add that I am amazed at the gas mileage I am getting in this car! I looked at the sticker and seeing like 48/53 or something like that. I drive 50 miles each way every day for work across a small mountain and some hilly and winding roads and some city driving also. I figured I would get 50ish at best. I have been averaging 63mpg every trip! Not sure what I am doing right or if its the car but like today when I went to work I got 68.2mpg and on the way home I got 65mpg. I couldnt be happier