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Just traded in 350Z for a new 08 Prius...

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by FarSeide, Feb 25, 2008.

  1. FarSeide

    FarSeide New Member

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    Great Site !!

    I see that few of the other fast car enthusiast has already traded in their ride.. I traded in my 04 350Z for a new 08 Prius. As others had mentioned, I miss the speed and the torque of my Fairlady but I'm really starting to fall in love with my Prius (now 3 days old).

    I will be learning a lot from all of your guys/gals so thank you in advance.
     
    #1 FarSeide, Feb 25, 2008
  2. brad_rules_man

    brad_rules_man Hybrid electric revolutionizer

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    Yes! It is a differnent type of driving. It is really entertaining, but in a different way. My friends have pointed out that I refer to accelleration like a plane pilot, in terms of percentage. And percent in latin meaning hundred, that we say like in a hundred I guess it's right. I say I am applying 30% throttle or something. You begin to think that way, and treat your car more like a transportation machine, rather than something thrilling and wasteful. Mind you, I still think driving vehicles as a recreation is great! Just not as your every day commute. If everyone in the world switched to a vehicle based on simple transportation, and then on weekends got into something more powerful, we would still come out ok. I enjoy driving really fast cars, but when I'm going to school I am just thinking about class and not wanting pep, or an exhilerating ride. (Same applies when I am driving to/from work.) Welcome to the world! It is a wonderful car loaded with wonderful features!
     
    #2 brad_rules_man, Feb 25, 2008
  3. lumpy95

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    My newest vehicle before my new Prius was a 1978 280Z which I have up for sale now.
    I put many miles and a lot of work into the Z but the Prius is a whole new ballgame. I really like my Prius and am thankful for this site and the info here.
    BTW :welcome: and post a pic.
     
    #3 lumpy95, Feb 25, 2008
  4. Fitchdave

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    Welcome,

    Be careful you can still get ticketed! These little cars run great at 70-80 on the highway and still get 40 mpg!

    I do miss the driving schools in my old Z at Lime Rock, CT.

    But the world is a different place now and $4.00 per gal gas is on the horizon this summer. You love it at the gas pumps.

    Best of Luck,
    Dave

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    #4 Fitchdave, Feb 25, 2008
  5. SureValla

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    thats a good point, I feel like most drivers only think of driving as how can i get in front of this guy in front of me.

    I feel subject to this at well. It takes a lot of effort to realize that it doesnt matter as much as you think to pass the next guy. Sadly this doesnt sink in for a lot of people.

    In fact, the only way I was able to realize it is after I bought my prius so I dont have a lot of hope for john civic and jane explorer to realize it anytime soon
     
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  6. SureValla

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    Farseide, did you ever happen to track your mpg in that 350Z?

    I know fueleconomy says its at 25 highway/17 city but with all that horsepower and torque the tendency to drive a little faster is more tempting. Would you agree that the mpg is probably a lot lower?
     
    #6 SureValla, Feb 25, 2008
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    What a great site!!

    I too traded in a 05 350Z Touring. It was fun and fast...hit 120 once on the way to Vegas! I was averaging 18/24 MPG in the Z!
    But I really like my new 08 Prius #5 that is now two weeks new. I like all the technology...Phone, NAV, MPG, etc.
    I really got the itch for the Prius after riding in my son's new 08 Prius #2 that he bought in December.

    Take Care,
    Ach
     
    #7 Ach, Feb 25, 2008
  8. FarSeide

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    I babied my Z too much to track...its kinda of ironic cause I spent well over 10G on aftermarket parts and only put 20K on the car after 4 years.. and ended up trading it in. If I knew I was gonna get the Prius, I would have rode her littler harder :).

    As for the gas mileage, its pretty close to the stated mileage but you never drive "normally". You are always downshifting and always driving in a gear lower than where it should be...

    Thanks all for your kind words...

    And Hello to all other Fairlady owners !!
     
    #8 FarSeide, Feb 25, 2008
  9. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Congrats and welcome to PriusChat!!
     
    #9 Tideland Prius, Feb 26, 2008
  10. 4G63

    4G63 I quit boosting

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    congrat on the new ride! :D
    i totally feel you! i just traded in my evo and got the prius last thursday. i miss the speed and agility but it cant beat the prius' comfort :thumb:
     
    #10 4G63, Feb 26, 2008
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