New Guy with 2017 Prius

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  1. Steve McCracken

    Steve McCracken Junior Member

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    Hello all. I am Steve from Central California. My new Prius replaced a 07 Mustang GT 500. Guess what? I am okay with a car that is less noisy, and takes an hour to do 70.
    I will be looking for answers. Thank you.
     
    #1 Steve McCracken, Jan 28, 2017
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  2. bisco

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    welcome and congrats steve, all the best!(y)
     
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  3. Steve McCracken

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    Thank you, Bisco
     
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    Say goodbye to your friends at the gas station, you won't be seeing them very often.
     
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  5. sttkailua

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    steve,

    Not an hour, 30 minutes, maybe! lol.

    You'll spend more time going < 30 mph, than > 70 mph on LA area freeways!

    Enjoy the Hybrid technology, and 50 mpg!

    stt
     
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    He didn't say whether it took an hour for 70 mph or 70 mpg :LOL: :D
    Welcome. Enjoy a little different drive.

    BTW, have you tried PWR mode? It might be a little closer to what you are used to, but can be a little harder on economy if you have a lead foot.
     
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  7. sttkailua

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    Well, can't really match the horsepower of a Mustang GT, but for the weight of the Prius, the electric and gas motors in the PWR mode, gets the job done.

    stt
     
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  8. Steve McCracken

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    I am very pleased with the power. I feared the worst. Here in Central California we dont have much traffic and when you know the area and patterns of highway patrol you can go. My Prius does go.
     
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