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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by mlp, Jan 9, 2008.

  1. mlp

    mlp New Member

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    Hi! 08 Barcelona Red

    love it so far, bought it about 10 days ago
     
    #1 mlp, Jan 9, 2008
  2. paprius4030

    paprius4030 My first Prius

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    Congrats on your new Prius! Where in Pa. r u? Poconos here
     
    #2 paprius4030, Jan 9, 2008
  3. mlp

    mlp New Member

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    just outside Philadelphia
     
    #3 mlp, Jan 9, 2008
  4. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    Woo-hoo! You probably already know this, but...

    Reading and following both the owner's manual and scheduled maintenance guide will save you trouble and expense.

    Do Not second guess the fuel gauge. If you try you will eventually run out of gas and feel very silly.
     
    #4 richard schumacher, Jan 10, 2008
  5. bat4255

    bat4255 2017 Prius v #2 and 2008 Gen II #2

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    Welcome,

    Newbie since 12-7-07, a little over 2,000 miles now.

    Realistic mileage in winter 35-40 mpg, with a range of 250 miles to 300 miles, plan on 6-7 Gal fill ups.
     
    #5 bat4255, Jan 10, 2008
  6. hsvjacket

    hsvjacket Junior Member

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    Welcome mlp. Keep track of every gallon you put into it. Figure the MPG and report it to PriusChat. It will be good to see how the newer Prius does. Mine is a 2005 -- current lifetime MPG is 46.5 :)
     
    #6 hsvjacket, Jan 15, 2008
  7. PRIUS007

    PRIUS007 James Bond -007

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    I'm still on my first tank, hit 200 miles at the half tank point.
     
    #7 PRIUS007, Jan 15, 2008
  8. mlp

    mlp New Member

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    I've bought gas twice so far. A typical wk for me includes 5 days of commuting to work, 34 miles each way. I used to need gas every 4th day. My gas has lasted 7 days. A full tank was $25. I have 1000 miles already. I can see how the amt of heat you are using affects how much mileage you get.
     
    #8 mlp, Jan 16, 2008
  9. keith999

    keith999 Junior Member

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    I got one too! I love it. I put on the body side mouldings and the bt stiffening plate- putting in the engine block heater now
     
    #9 keith999, Jan 16, 2008
  10. byronical

    byronical New Member

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    On the day after Christmas, I bought my car in Sacramento, California. Drove it home to Texas and got a consistent 45 Mpg on the highway.

    On the long highways, the speed limit is 85 MPH, and the car would indicate "dangerous water overheating." I don't think that the car likes to be driven that fast or that hard for long periods.

    Scared, I took the car to an El Paso, TX, dealer to check its fluids and otherwise find out about the overheating. The Prius specialist mechanic there checked it out and said that the computer had NOT registered any trouble and that all levels were fine, etc. I drove on.
    :eek:
     
    #10 byronical, Jan 17, 2008
  11. jmullin

    jmullin New Member

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    Just picked up mine, a few hours ago.
    I live in Hutto, TX just north of Austin.
    I don't know what my mileage is, yet, but it's nice watching the different screens.
    It seems like there is a Prius on every corner in Austin - where I work. Hope it is like that in other towns and cities across America.
    I drive about 25,000 miles a year at work and get reimbursed for my gas as if I get 25 mpg. :p So, the Prius will make me money. (They also throw in enough more money to pay about 3/4th of the car note.)

    J
     
    #11 jmullin, Jan 17, 2008
  12. bat4255

    bat4255 2017 Prius v #2 and 2008 Gen II #2

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    It probably didn't like the way it was broke in:rolleyes:
     
    #12 bat4255, Jan 18, 2008
  13. N3FOL

    N3FOL Member

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    That sounds like you are a double winner. ;)

    Enjoy the ride and start saving $ on your daily commute.
     
    #13 N3FOL, Jan 18, 2008
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