My mind was blown by my Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by techno-Zen, Apr 23, 2013.

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  1. techno-Zen

    techno-Zen Junior Member

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    I drove from Disneyland in Anaheim back home to Far East Mesa Arizona on one tank of gas, with 12 miles to spare! 382 Mile drive, Cost was $37 for the tank.

    This is when it really set in how awesome this car is! :D
     
    #1 techno-Zen, Apr 23, 2013
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  2. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    AHHHHHHHHHHHHH Enjoy! :)
     
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    Awesome.. you might have had even more gas to spare.. I found the fuel gauge to be conservative . my last bar had about 3 gallons left! That should be good for 120+ miles!
     
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    it's great having a car that pays you back,let's go places. I love it just as much when from the OC to Las Vegas and back one tank. AMAZED !! this is why we bought the Prius !!
     
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    yup.(y)
     
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  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Sweet! I drove from Banff to Vancouver two years ago on a tank (~850km/~530mi). I ended up refuelling at 955.1km. (That's through the Purcell and Coastal mountain ranges. I didn't count the Rockies cause Banff is kinda/sorta in the Rocky Mountains already)
     
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    I'm itching to do this drive in a month or two.
     
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    speak for yourself.. I bought this for hot looks! :LOL:
     
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    What's even more amazing is that you're able to get even more mileage as u utilize certain techniques in driving. The car is capable of 500+ miles/tank while still being driven at reasonable speeds.
     
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    you didn't make the 400mile club :(
     
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    ahmeow Prius Lover

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    We are all happy to be a Prius owner. Absolutely no regret.
    No need to think how many more miles can I drive, where is the next/nearest charging point. We can really enjoy the pleasure of high tech. driving. :)
     
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    Drove to my brother's place in Va and got over 55 real mpg going down and over 57 coming back. No stopping for gas either way until I got to my destinations and the speeds were from 65 to 72 mph. Round trip was 865 miles. My TDIs never got that kind of mileage. :D
     
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  13. ES44AC

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    My buddy is always saying that " I would buy a Prius if it didn't look the way it does."

    I just tell him to walk backwards to the car and get in, that way you can't see it! :D

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    I agree but with 17's and Plus, I disagree!

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    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Sexy, like a fine Woman. :rolleyes:
     
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    What's wrong with prius' 'looks'? I've read articles that call prius' design "Iconic"!!! :)
     
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    socal13 livin in the foothills...

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    I really like the way they look... distinctive style.
     

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    i'm actually not a fan of the prius design, but that MPG just overrules any negativity i have about its styling. If I had it my way, I would want it in a coupe-like version with a wider stance.

    you can convince yourself that the prius is sexy, but take a look at the Volt concept when it was first announced. now THAT is the universal definition of sexy hybriding.
     

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  19. retired4999

    retired4999 Prius driver since 2005

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    Try this Toyota NS4 Toyota concept ns4 - Yahoo! Image Search Results
     
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  20. ES44AC

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    Nice looking ride. What make are the wheels and are they the same offset as the OEM ones?

    ES44AC
     
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