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  1. Shortbus901

    Shortbus901 New Member

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    Picked up a 2013 Blizzard White Persona last night. A big change from my Honda Element and my first non-Honda daily driver in 10+ years. I'm looking forward to learning a whole new way of driving and of course the gas savings. This forum has been a big help thus far and will no doubt continue to be in the future. Just wanted to say hi and thanks!
     
    #1 Shortbus901, Jun 4, 2013
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    -1- Don

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    :)Congratulations and enjoy your 2013 Persona.
     
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  3. Noel van

    Noel van Junior Member

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    Great choice... Enjoy!
     
    #3 Noel van, Jun 4, 2013
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    I think there is only one color right? Pics would be great.
     
    #4 usbseawolf2000, Jun 4, 2013
  5. mmmodem

    mmmodem Senior Taste Tester

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    You instantly doubled your fuel economy. Very nice. Be sure to stick around ask questions. This is my second Toyota but I also come from a history of mostly Hondas. So far the transition has been difficult for me in terms of the auto climate control. It irritates me to no end. I've learned to manage it but prefer the rotary dials and limited buttons from my old Honda and Toyota.
     
    #5 mmmodem, Jun 4, 2013
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    Welcome! Enjoy The Gas Savings.
     
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  7. Shortbus901

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    It may even be more than doubled. According to the computer (which I understand is a bit optimistic) I averaged about 54 mpg on my way to work today with more traffic than usual. I was getting about 24-25 in the Element. My commute is a mostly traffic & light free 55 mph highway 24 miles each way. The gas savings will cover half the car payment if that's the case.

    As to the colors, I believe there are only three available on the Persona. White, black and the exclusive cranberry/purple color. I'll try to remember to get some pics up later if I have time after work.
     
    #7 Shortbus901, Jun 4, 2013
  8. Sfcyclist

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    Congrats and nice choice of color!
     
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  9. mmmodem

    mmmodem Senior Taste Tester

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    Mine is up to 10% optimistic. I never thought of fuel economy as savings towards the car payment. In my case it's only 1/5 because I came from a Civic. My insurance went down too, so maybe 1/4 then.
     
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    congrats, great car...
     
    #10 Jhay-R, Jun 5, 2013
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    Congrats! I'm waiting at a dealer and just looked at same one, BP with dark leather. It's a really nice looking car. Enjoy!
     
    #11 Chris S, Jun 6, 2013
  12. Shortbus901

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    Finally got around to taking a pic

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    #12 Shortbus901, Jun 8, 2013
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    The sweet spot while driving is 50-60 mph for fuel efficiency and don't forget to be a member of the Blizzard Pearl Brigade Introducing the Blizzard Brigade | Page 54 | PriusChat
     
    #13 ImeanGreen, Jun 8, 2013
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