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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Bytemi, Apr 16, 2012.

  1. Bytemi

    Bytemi New Member

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    I just purchased a new 2012 Prius Four with a solar package.

    I have been jumping from one hybrid to another since 2005. I started with the Escape Hybrid, which felt cheap. Then I moved to a Mairiner Hybrid, which was OK but still not really what I was looking for, then I moved to the Fusion Hybrid and I have to say the gadgets were great, but still it was not a right fit for me.

    I hope that the Prius turns out to be the Hybrid of my dreams. Any advice on driving style or use of the gadgets would be appreciated.
     
    #1 Bytemi, Apr 16, 2012
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    stream Senior Member

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    Congrats--enjoy.
     
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  3. ImeanGreen

    ImeanGreen Prius v Five BP Brigade #236

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    #3 ImeanGreen, Apr 16, 2012
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    Welcome aboard and enjoy the ride! Be inresting to see what kind of FE you get from having previous hybrids... good luck!
     
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  5. Bytemi

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    I assume FE is Fuel Economy???? If so, on my trip to work this morning I got 51.3 MPG. I have not figured out how to get me tank average yet.
     
    #5 Bytemi, Apr 16, 2012
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    Thank you for the post. I appreciate the information.
     
    #6 Bytemi, Apr 16, 2012
  7. Big Steve

    Big Steve ramblin wreck

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    Tank average comes from zeroing one of the trip odometers at the time of fill-up I believe. I only have three days in mine so far.
     
    #7 Big Steve, Apr 16, 2012
  8. ImeanGreen

    ImeanGreen Prius v Five BP Brigade #236

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    I think Spidey meant the fuel economy of your previous hybrid vehicles compared to your prius.
     
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    Sorry for the misunderstanding...:redface: I would be curious what bytemi will get (in terms of fuel economy) after having other types of hybrids as opposed to having come from a standard vehicle.
     
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  10. Bytemi

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    The Escape averaged 31 MPG
    The Mariner averaged 31 MPG
    The Fusion averaged 36 MPG

    I don't know about the Prius but I will update when I can have a couple full tanks under me.
     
    #10 Bytemi, Apr 17, 2012
  11. tumbleweed

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    What did you find that you did and didn't like about the Fusion Hybrid? I have been considering either a Camry or Fusion hybrid as a next car. I haven't driven the Fusion yet, is it worth looking at?
     
    #11 tumbleweed, Apr 17, 2012
  12. Bytemi

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    There was nothing wrong with the Fusion, she was a great car. They say you are going to 41 MPG and you don't. The Fusion has a lot of pick up and go and the Side Impact Detection, Backup Camera and NAV are great!

    I traded her in becaue I have Multiple Sclerosis, and the car I drive needs to accomodate that. The Fusion is great, the AC was not the best. With the Prius and the solar panels, I thought that it would be a better match for my needs. I would recommend the Fusion to anyone who asked.
     
    #12 Bytemi, Apr 17, 2012
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