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Bought my prius yesterday

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by freakyone, Feb 14, 2010.

  1. freakyone

    freakyone New Member

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    • I love my prius, and love the price I got it for with 0% interest.
    • The only thing that I am not used to is the slow acceleration from a complete stop.

     
    #1 freakyone, Feb 14, 2010
  2. LRKingII

    LRKingII New Member

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    Put it "power" mode and step hard on the gas and you might be surprised. :)
     
    #2 LRKingII, Feb 14, 2010
  3. spiderman

    spiderman wretched

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    :welcome:,
    You will get use to it... it grows on you. Enjoy the ride the fuel economy!
     
    #3 spiderman, Feb 14, 2010
  4. john1701a

    john1701a Prius Guru

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    Welcome. :welcome:

    But keep in mind, I've got a 3,444 day head start for Prius ownership. :dance:

    The difference between ECO and PWR mode is quite refreshing. It's nice having a choice like that available. You'll enjoy the indulgence from time to time.
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    #4 john1701a, Feb 14, 2010
  5. F8L

    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    I went from 800rwhp to a Prius which is even slower than yours. Trust me, you'll get used to it and you'll realize it is perfectly adequate for daily driving. :)
     
    #5 F8L, Feb 14, 2010
  6. freakyone

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    Thanks guys, Ill have to look into switching it into power mode. I'm still kinda timid with it.
     
    #6 freakyone, Feb 14, 2010
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  8. freakyone

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    #8 freakyone, Feb 14, 2010
  9. octavia

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    Just push the button and go. :) You'll love it. I've seen more than one surprised look when I've used it to merge and/or pass.
     
    #9 octavia, Feb 14, 2010
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    I picked up my 2010 Prius 3 last month and use PWR at all times.

    I still cannot get used to the other choices. I travel 50 miles each way to work and my Trip MPG has been 47.5 with my heater on here in the NY/CT region.

    Bob
     
    #10 bad1550, Feb 14, 2010
  11. Coasterguy

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    I know how you feel. i just went from a 2009 CTS with AWD and direct injection v-6 to a Prius V. Talk about less acceleration but, the rest of the car makes up for it. And half the car payment works too. :)
     
    #11 Coasterguy, Feb 14, 2010
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    Congrats on your new car!!! Please post pics.:welcome:
     
    #12 F512M, Feb 15, 2010
  13. richard schumacher

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    In good traction conditions don't be afraid to stand on the gas pedal for as long as you like. The computers will not allow the engine or drive train to hurt themselves. In poor traction conditions it merely won't accelerate.
     
    #13 richard schumacher, Feb 16, 2010
  14. freakyone

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    I think I have officially broke in the gas pedal. Its weird but for the first 100miles i got only 40 miles a gallon, the last 200 I am at 52 a gallon. I was able to get 63 miles a gallon for a strech of 20 miles, I was doing a lot pumping and coasting. Pretty much letting gravity do the work, but I was barely going the speed limit on the highway.
     
    #14 freakyone, Feb 19, 2010
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    I have had mine over 100 mph and she cruises like a Cadillac. Let yourself go!
     
    #15 priushippie, Feb 19, 2010
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