53 Comments - Average Rating:4.36Comments:Have a 2008 Prius Hybrid
Live in hills of Middle TN.
Average mpg new: 39-45
Average at 10,000 miles: 49-53
Advise using fuel w/o ethenol added to it.
Ours jumped from 43 mpg to 50 mpg average using
non-ethenol fuel.
Highly likely to upgrade to the lithium technology Prius when it arrives in 2010.
Also will buy the Hybrid Toyota truck asap.
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Rating: 4
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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Excellent car! We've averaged over 50mpg with a family of five. Longer trips have averaged 56.4 and 60.1.
We are looking at trading in our low yeilding 22mpg Honda in for a second Prius.
Prius on!
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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1st: if you use gas mileage average from screen, make sure you push reset button. Otherwise the gas mileage will be cumulative since previous reset. So if you want a mpg on each tank filled, you will need to push the button! Car only auto resets miles driven at each fill up..not the mpg average.
Personal experience
I get much better mpgs on hwy than in city
HWY : anywhere between 45 and 53mpg
City: any where between 33 and 43. Worse gas mileage comes from short trips on a cold engine and using A/C. Prius uses lots of gas on acceleration and when it is a cold engine and when using AC.
If electric motor could be used only to get car upto speed..40-45mph..a huge savings could be made.
Stupid cruise control - try not to use it!! Especially if you are on a hilly terrain. It will burn you going up hill and it will burn you going flat. I can maintain same speed going flat with less pressure on gas flow than cruise control can.
On hilly terrain I can still get 75-100mpg going down hill when going quite fast. but when I go uphill, I slow down using a pulse technique. On some bigger hills.. I am forced to slow down to 55..sometimes less..otherwise mpgs drop to less than 25.
I see improvement in mpgs if tires are inflated to 34 psi in front and 33.5 psi in back - balancing out the engine out somewhat.
There is a disabled feature on the Prius for using battery more. Its on for japan but off for USA. I believe this is so that the warranty on the battery can be better for US customers.
third party lithium plug ins for Prius that came out a few months ago are way too expensive and warranty is not good. city driving with it should be good. But I'd still like to see more range added to the battery and support heavy AC use. perhaps solar on the ceiling can take away AC load somewhat so that more range and speed can be had by plug in lithium?
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I drive a 2005 Prius. My commute is 95 miles each way and I am now at 130,000 miles.
I average 48mpg (Winter) to 55mpg (Spring/Fall). In the Summer I get 50-52mpg.
We are very happy with the car and have had no issues!
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I have posted an article on GetPreQualified.com called I Drive A Toyota Prius And I Am On Smug Like On South Park. I try to act sincere with my friends when they moan and groan about the price of gas going up, but I can't hide my lack of pity. Most have bought cars in the past few years and opted for the "best in class" car that gets in the mid 20's mpg. I'm sorry I have no sympathy for them. What car you drive, if you are buying a car is a matter of choice. If you are going to buy a gas inefficient car when you could have bought something that gets great gas mileage because you didn't like the way it looked - well I'm not sorry for you.
As the article states my wife and I love our Prius, and won't ever own a regular gas vehicle again.
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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My Prius is a 2007 purchased in January of 2007. I just changed oil at 30,000. I use Mobil One 5w30 synthetic oil (since the 5000 mile change ) and now I add 1 cup of Lucas synthetic oil treatment now that I've passed 25,000.
My wife just got in the car today and the average for the tank was at 55.3. She drove around on a garden walk (about 3 hours of stop and start) and the average mileage came down to 53.4. I've found that the warmer it is the better the mileage and the less cross wind there is the better the mileage. Winter time I routinely get about 46 mpg per tank. Summer I get around 53 - 54. (in Northern Indiana)
I rarely run the air conditioner. The only climate control I typically run run is outside air. I track every tank (and yes, I'm so tight that I squeek when I walk). I routinely look for box semis on my 70 mile round trip commute. I drive a little over a semi truck length and a half behind them and I feel fairly comfortable doing that. The truckers don't mind me that far back. Typical speeds are around 65 - 68 mph. In the summer that mild drafting adds an extra 4 - 5 mpg.
Cross winds really affect the car pushing it around more than any other car I've ever owned. Rolling the windows down causes air compression buffeting that bothers your ears. This can be countered by cracking the back window to the same height as the front window.
I like the car.
Rating: 4
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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We have an 2007 Prius Touring Model. Out the door with tinting, taxes, everything, it was $24,000. Living in central AZ and traveling to Prescott, Phoenix, and Flagstaff, we are constantly going through mountains (1500 ft. elevation to over 7000 ft.) Before buying this car, I figured that if we got 45, I'd be happy. Now, a year later with over 30,000 miles, I can say it's never been that low. We constantly get between 48 and 51. On a trip last year from AZ to SC, we averaged 46 (but that was with 3 adults, luggage, and 75+mph). I'm a 300 pound man, and it's very comfortable for me. At least 1 - 2 times per week, I carry musical instruments to various jobs - these include baritone sax, tenor sax, alto sax, and music stand. Or, sometimes it's a bass guitar with large speaker cabinet, amp, stand, and gig bag. This car is so adaptable, it's amazing! When my Chrysler finally takes a dump, you know what I'm going to be replacing it with!
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I bought a used 2001 Prius a little over a year ago and am very happy with it. I was surprised at how many used hybrids were available (more than I expected, but I did have to look for them). I'm getting about 42 - 47 MPG, depending on speed, traffic & if I'm running the air or not. I also noticed I get better mileage in the warmer months (even with the air on) than I do in the winter. I would love to update someday soon to a newer model, which get even better mileage (and then I can get the plug in!).
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Rating: 4
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I commute over 100 miles each way to work. In the summer, I can get as high as 54 MPG; but in the winter I average 38 when it is sub zero temps. I drive around 63MPH.(Interior Alaska) I'm very happy with that! Any of you who are not satisfied with the mileage because of what Toyota claims should just sell it! You can get more than you paid for it right now, as they cannot keep up with the demand. Find another vehicle that gets better mileage, or ride your bike. It now takes over a year to buy one up here, and that is after paying $500 NON-refundable fee. I'm trying to purchase a 2nd one.
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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2007 Prius. Absolutely love the car. Roomy and sweet all around. Mileage 46-51 during winter months in the southwest. During summer months with AC, about 41. You can drive "smart" and do better. Help lower the demand on oil and your gas budget -- buy one of these -- you won't regret it!
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I drive my 2006 prius 14 miles mixed city / hwy daily. I'm getting 53 to 54 mpg when I drive below 70 on the freeway, below 65 I'll get 60+ mpg. I used a form of pulse and glide using the cruise control. My best ever was 73 mpg over 70 miles but it wasn't easy. Columbus to Cleveland is typically 56 mpg, while Columbus to Cincy is 51 mpg.
My first Prius, an 04 was purchased for $22,600 and traded in 2006 for $20,000, cost me $2600, and I got a $3150 credit on the new on. During the 2+ years I saved over $2000 in gas from the Camry that I had.
That 2004 paid me to drive it.
If you're thinking about buying a Prius your wasting time and money.
Call your dealership and get on the list.
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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Allen,
When we bought our 2005 Prius in Oct 04 the announced top speed was 105. I've never had it over 90 but I know it will go some faster!
We have driven the 2005 just over 68,000 miles and we are still averaging just under 47 MPG.
on a trip to zPhoenix, AZ in the dead of the summer and the AC running full time at 80 MPH up and down those mountains we averaged 45 MPG on the 3400 mile trip.
The temperature in Phoenix was around 115F during the trip.
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Rating: 4
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I have a 2007 Prius. Love the GPS, the Bluetooth system, the backup camera and the smart key. They thought of everything. I get about 47 - 48 mpg around town and about 50 - 52 highway. I wish the gas engine would not come on until about 25 mph instead of around 12 or 13 mph. I would save a lot more fuel around town. Otherwise, LOVE the car!!!
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I find all of the 50mpg interesting. My 2008 got only 37-43mpg on its first road trip this May between Wisconsin and Colorado driving at 65-75mph. My wife's Mazda Protege 5 wagon gets that good. Any ideas on what is wrong.
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Rating: 3
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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my wife gets 45-50 in summer. I get 50-60mpg. My best tank was 63.0mpg 676mile on one tank. practice and you can get this 2005 model
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I bought a 2008 Prius with the number 2 package. When it comes to getting some kickass gas mileage this car is the real deal. I am getting around 49-50 mpg overall since I bought the car, which Im sure could be alot higher if I didnt run the air conditioning all the time and i wasnt so heavy footed at times. When I travel on the interstate I usually get around 51 mpg with the Air on and cruise control set somewhere between 65-70 mph. The city driving is also very impressive, I find that when I drive around town I am mainly on electric so the city driving is equally impressive. I am very impressed with my prius and have no regrets at all about buying it.
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I purchased my 2008 Prius in February and have been very pleased with it. My commute is 8 miles one way and my MPG is mostly in the 60's with an occasional high 50's or low 70's thanks to the techniques I have learned at cleanmpg.com. My best commute so far has been 80.7 MPG @ 9 miles and 46 degrees F with using a block heater to preheat the engine. To be honest, I do not drive like the average person and I try to see what the car is capable of. I was getting high 40's / low 50's before I started hypermiling. The Prius will continue to be the best possible car for me until I can purchase an Aptera. It has been suprisingly fun to drive and is one of the few vehicles that is comfortable for me on a long drive.
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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Gas mileage excellent compared to others in it's class. However, it needs a lumbar seat and noise dampening. When pulling a hill it is very noisy and on long trips my back is killing me.
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Rating: 4
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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2008 Prius Hybrid- first 3.000 miles - 49 MPG avg.
2008 Highlander Hybrid -first 3.000 miles- 28 MPG avg.
Toyota cannot be bested.
Period.
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I noticed several people dissatisfied with the internal beeping when the Prius is in reverse. Yes there is a way to turn off the beeping. Go to the very informative website "John's Stuff - Toyota Prius and More". There you'll find out practically everything you ever wanted to know about both the old and new versions of Prius. I used this site to eliminate the reverse beeping on my 2005 Prius. I also used it to show me how to change the oil myself. Plus MANY other bits of info! Please check out this site.
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Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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Yes, I agree, the 10% ethanol and/or the low sulfur type gasolines will rob a few mpg's. I've been using Kroger gasoline, 87 octane. I wanted to also follow up about "battery alone" capabilities. I have no trouble whatsoever driving in battery alone mode at 40 mph - I do so every day. What I may have gave the wrong impression is whether I do so from zero thru 40 mph - which I do NOT. I'll start out in battery alone from zero thru about 18 mph, gas assists the battery from roughly 18-27 mph, gas alone from 27-35ish mph, then back off and go into battery alone from there thru 40 mph. It is extremely difficult to manage 41 mph, so I don't try anymore. But 40 mph at battery alone is rock solid always there for me, provided the engine is warmed up (a good 5 minutes) and the battery state of charge (SOC) is normal (top 2 blue bars)or high (top 2 green bars). You can go onto the website "Toyota Power Split Device" and see illustrations of how the gearing and the rpms and the mph of the car, the engine and each electric motor are inter-related. It also shows the max mph achievable at battery alone (supposedly 42 mph, but my brief best ever is 41 mph. Other interesting finds on the schematic illustration are: A.) Max speed in reverse about 18 mph, and B.) Max highway speed at which the engine holds its minimum rpm's is 65 mph (although I think mine is about 63 mph before engine begins to speed up). I assume no changes to the Power Split Device has occurred in the last few years between my 2005 model and any 2008 model. Other economy tips: 1. Synthetic oil performs better than conventional oil (I use Mobile 1). 2. 5W 30 performs better than 10W 30. 3. Slightly less than a full oil dipstick performs better than slightly beyond full (I always change the oil myself, not leaving anything to chance). 4. Tire pressure is critical to performance. The front should has 2 more psi than the back. I use about 38-40 psi in back, and 40-42 psi in the front. 5. The car is very sensitive to aerodynamics. Close all windows for better performance. Try drafting behind a truck on the freeway and watch the economy increase by about 10 mpg. 6. Any use of the climate fan affects performance - the slower the fan speed the better performance. 7. The first 5 minutes of car use is basically throwaway performance, as the car overrides economy to get the catalytic converter hot and working quickly to zero out pollution/emissions. If you take a lot of short trips your mpg will be disappointing. 8. The Hybrid system loves hot, dry, calm weather. But it is true that looking at the energy screen too much can take your eyes off the road at inopportune times - I've had a couple little close calls. After a while, you don't need to scrutinize the screen as much.
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Rating: 3
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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ok "pulse and glide"...my explanation is you rev up the engine a little over the electric cruising mode, which by the way i would think 40mph on the battery is a bit exagerated...i get high 20's sometimes 30, never much above 30 *what do i mean? you can drive on electric mode up to 30mph before the gas motor kicks in* anyway, rev above the 30's then ease off the accelerator and you can "glide", no electric no gas...for a little bit. also, i like the enthusiasm of one of the readers about making it like a game to watch for the best mileage *just remember to keep your eyes mostly on the road...lol* i am a 2008 prius owner, basic not touring edition, and at first i was truly averaging 50mpg...now, i get 48 mpg. i say the loss is from the walmart gas that i buy, which i do not have a problem with,...its just that 2 months ago they added ethanol to their gas and i believe you don't get as good of gas mileage with it...however, its an alternative and i say "good job walmart"...i dont think its the answer, though...i believe the electric motor/hydrogen fuel cells are the answer...ya think the oil industry just shuddered?
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Rating: 4
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I bought a used 2005 Prius w/ 33k on it. Got a great deal. I've had it for over a year now. I love the smart key and Homelink package it has. In cold/winter months I average 45 mpg, but all other times of the year I average 58 mpg. My best tank so far is 62.9 mpg! One trip from Columbus to Cincinnati and back I averaged an amazing 65 mpg! Yes I do "baby" it to squeeze more mileage. Yes I read the blogs/etc. for driving tips/tricks and then apply them. I've read many comments accusing Toyota of lying or false advertising their original 60/51 mpg EPA ratings, but I'm here to say it really can be done. Truly, if one drives without trying, you'll get in the 40's mpg. With some carefullness you'll get in the 50's. If you're really careful and clever and take maximum advantage of the battery, the speed, the pulse and glide, etc., yes you can approach 60 mpg. It's a matter of how much effort you want to put into it. For some, this effort can be fun, but I understand for others this effort is not so fun. The energy screen is like a fun video game to me, so the effort is fun and rewarding to me. And don't forget the hybrid brake system should last much longer than cars with the usual brakes. The interior is surprising ly roomy, too. The eCVT transmission is so smooth. I can drive up thru 40 mph on battery alone using a steady foot. The exhaust emissions from this car are so incredibly clean. Each day I drive this car I am so impressed and thankful to own such a well-engineered automobile. This car is by far the best choice I have ever made.
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I have a 2004 Prius with 50 thousand miles on it. I get 44mpg on the interstates (with two passengers and tons of luggage) and at speeds of 70 to 80 mph. In town, I get 37mpg to 43mpg - I am a lead foot driver and use this car to deliver pizzas. I have only gotten the famous 60mpg in rolling hillside driving at approx. 50mph. Two minuses: the seat comfort (hope the new ones are better) and the limited rear view. Very reliable so far. And, yes, the original tires were somewhat cheapo. I use the B feature when slowing down which improves my mileage by about 3 or 4 miles per gallon - compensating for my lead foot, I guess!
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Rating: 4
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I just bought my 2008 Touring edition. I love the features and I am averaging in town around 48mpg. If I didn't rev the engine so much over the I5 ridge route on my way to LA, I probably would get more mpg. I absolutely love this car.
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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Last summer I drove a 2007 Toyota Prius from Grand Rapids, Michigan to the Flight 93 Memorial, Gettysburg, Washington, DC, Jamestown, The Virginia Dare Colony, Kitty Hawk, DEI and RCR NASCAR teams, St. Augustine, FL to the Keys and back to Grand Rapids. I traveled about 7000 miles with my 6 year old son and averaged 50.2 miles per gallon using Valvoline Synthetic Oil. We have discovered that the better synthetic oils do make a difference in the mileage of the car. This year we are going west through the Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone and out to Washington State.
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Rating: 4
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I have a 2003 Prius with 132,000 miles onit. Still averaging 46mpg winter/summer and 50+mpg fall and spring. No problems with it after 132,000 miles (batteries still going strong!). I never understand people saying that it costs more than a conventional car. What are they comparing it to?? With all the luxury features, I do not see ANY extra charge. Best car I ever had.
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Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I have an 05 Prius with 73000 miles. Hate the beepers-have had a little trouble -electrical and a water pump went out at 39,000 miles. If I drive like and old grandma can get 51mpg although it drives my wife crazy. I am not silly enough to think I am saving the planet-but I am saving $. Its a good start looking forward to better, loger lasting batteries!
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Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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i'm a new prius owner (2008) and for the first 5 tankfulls, i'm averaging a solid 46-47mpg.
i want to find out how to get more!!!!!
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Rating: 4
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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For prospective Prius buyers: Be aware that if you choose an option pkg. that includes "satellite radio capability" it is a misnomer. What it really means is that you have to fork out another $450 to make it actually work, plus the subscription for the satellite service itself. If your dealer tells you that upfront, good on them. Mine didn't. Since my last posting a month or so ago, my mileage has improved to average around 46mpg from its then average of around 38.
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Rating: 4
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After reading many of these testimonials, I get the idea that all of you must work for Toyota.
I, for one, want to know if anyone here knows of any class action lawsuits against Toyota for the blatantly false advertising regarding the fuel economy of the Prius.
We bought our 2007 Prius in August of 2007. At first we averaged about 45 MPG in the city, and close to that on the highway. It made absolutely no difference if we ran the AC. Since the weather turned cold; however, our mileage has dropped to below 40. This is completely unacceptable!
THE reason I bought this car was because of the gas mileage. All the literature I saw, including the window sticker, claimed that the Prius would average 60 MPG in town and 51 MPG on the highway. From the beginning the mileage was at least 25% less than advertised, and now it's getting about 60% of the mileage promised.
I feel like I'm entitled to compensation.
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Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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Our Prius is a great car with one major design flaw... it is impossible to over-ride the traction control. This means that if you live up a long, steep, snowy hill, you are NOT going to make it to the top because the TC cuts engine power to the point where the car simply can't make the grade.
Worse, the dealer who leased us the car told us bluntly that you COULD over-ride the traction control.
Other than this significant flaw, it's a great car.
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Rating: 4
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I rented a Prius drove 600 miles average speed 90 mph going up to reno drive up hill on HWY 80 uphill still average speed of 90-100 mph uphill great around corner handling and still was getting 45 MPG. Definitly getting a Toyota hybrid.
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Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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My 2008 with 10k is getting 50.4 mpg on average or so the computer says.
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Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I have a '07 Prius and have been very disapointed in the gas mileage. I was fairly happy with the mid-40MPG I was getting in the fall, but since it has turned to winter, I am getting 36MPG. That is almost half of what the EPA slapped on the window sticker. I think it is very misleading, and the dealer mentioned nothing about this when he wanted my money... I likely to sell this spring.
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Tip for Toni
Donot try to drive to save gas. Drive your Prius as you would any other car and your mileage will immediately begin to improve.
Continue to use the cruise when appropriate and the computer brain will take care of getting the best possible mileage.
Hardley anyone beats me away from red lights and I always drive 62 in 55 mile speed zones.
my 05 Prius averages just under 46 MPG over all driving. Hope this helps you improve mileage.
Good luck
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Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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We bought a 2005 Prius, fully loaded, on 8 Oct 2004. It now has 62,000 miles on it and has averaged just under 47 MPG. I have a running log of every gallon of gas we have bought and the cost at every fill-up.
We once drove it from our home in Deridder, LA to Phoenix, AZ in the dead of summer.
Driving it 80 MPH on the freeways with 75 mph speed limits we averaged 45 MPG on the entire trip. The Navigation system took us right to my brother's home in Phoenix. We love the Zenon headlights, the CVT transmission (no shift), keyless entry and driving, and the bluetooth phone system. We drive this car everywhere we go.
In Oct 06 we bought a new 07 Corola so I could have a trailer hich to pull my trailer with my lawnmower.
During the subsequent 16 months we have only driven the 07 Corola 1700 miles. The Prius just drives too good for us to drive anything else!
We plan to get a new Prius when the one comes out with the option of switching between hybrid and electric only driving. I am 73 years old.
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Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I have a 2007 Prius with about 10k miles and I am a bit mystified with all of the testimonials stating mileage above 40 mpg and even some above 50?! How do you do that? I drive a great deal in my work, some in town and some freeway, and I have never gotten above 40 mpg. I drive like I always have, not a lead foot, but I do accelerate "normally" from a stop and use the cruise control when it is appropriate. If I accelerate from a stop with a VERY light foot, I am lucky to make it past 12 mph without the gas engine kicking in. In fact, I would say that, in my experience so far, the Prius is 10% electric and 90% gas, not what I would call a hybrid vehicle. What tips to do you high mileage folks have for me? Thanks for any help.
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Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I've had my 2008 Prius for less than a month. It's winter and the car isn't broken in, but I'm getting about 40 mpg. That should improve in moderate weather after the car is broken in. I'm also learning "hypermiling" driving techniques, but probably wan't use those all of the time.
The car is really fun to drive. I recommend the option package #6. It has lots of high-tech goodies.
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Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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We purchased our 2007 Prius in May and have a little over 10000miles on it. Love the car for lots of reasons. Have been averaging 47 to 49 mpg on it. I just found that my tires were only inflated to 28 and 30 psi. So I upped it to the reccomended 35 and 33 psi, and half way thru the current tank, I am exeeding 50mpg. I keep records on every tank, and find that the computer is about 5% optamistic.Also my tires (Goodyear Integrity) are showing very little wear on them.
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I've been averaging around 48-49 MPG with my 2006 Prius. I love it my Prius. It's a great little car!
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Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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i had bought a 2007 chevy avalanche in march and mid november paid $80 at the pump...made me sick. so much that i did my research and bought a prius 2 weeks later...love it! drives nice for a small car and im getting about 50 mpg! i live in southern louisiana so lots of flat land helps. every time i look at the digital display showing gas consumption, i grin! thanks so much toyota for leading the way! the extra accesories in the car are nice, too. i fill up at $29...saving $200 a month vs avalanche and getting more miles out of the tank, between 520-580...if i keep the car 5 yrs, will have saved $12000! in gas...ty
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I have a 04 prius and I commute 52 miles door to door from Mcdonough to Kennesaw in Georgia, so everyday I drive an average of 120 miles. I have a consistent average between 48-51 MPG.
This car is amazing, I have to put gas once once a week and that's it. This car is designed for Urban commute, if you have to drive long distances and deal stop and go traffic this is the car for you.
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I have two kids, 13 and 10, and my Prius is great for our family around town. I even have headrest DVD players for the longer trips when just me and kids. When my wife goes on a long trip, she wants to take her minivan. In the summer I average 40 - 45 MPG because of HEAVY A/C usage (last 2 weeks 100 - 106 with 90%+ humidity). In Fall/Winter/Spring, I'm getting 49 - 55 MPG. Unfortunately, I've never seen 60, but maybe one day . . .
dorsey via www.hybridcarblog.com
Rating: 4
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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Well, the more I drive the Prius the higher the gas mileage I get. It is due to learning how to drive for high mileage. I have the screen on the Bar Graphs and I am less hurried. I do use the Pulse and Glide approach (I kind of self discovered it but see it in these blogs now) which uses the gas engine far less time. I can stay over 60 MPG if I do not want to rush anywhere. Between Golden & Boulder, Colorado on very hilly Rt 93 I get 63 MPG for the round trip if I am happy with 50 MPH speeds (the limit is 45 and 55 for various parts so I am not really holding folks up even though they like to go 65-70 MPH). The other technique which helps is to anticipate stops and definately glide WITH THE "ENGINE BRAKE" feature activated to get more regenerative breaking than otherwise on a glide. I believe that if I really wanted, I could get 65-70 MPG on casual trips. My old car was a 1993 Geo Metro XFI from which I did get 55 MPG. At first I get 48 on the Prius and was disappointed that ti did not beat the Geo XFI. However, now I am really happy with the fantastic Prius results and I love the luxury (compared to the GEO XFI ).
My out of pocket price for the 2007 Prius after all tax credits and other incentives (and with some hard bargaining in March 2007) was 14,800 including taxes. You cannot beat that for a lovely comfortable fuel efficient car....with great audio... and room to carry a bicycle inside or to actually camp inside (put down the back seats and lean the fronts forward and 2 people can sleep in comfort). I bought the Prius over the Honda due to the Hatch Back and the amazing space. Not needing a bike rack saves wind resistance which saves gas.
pennyfarthing via www.hybridcarblog.com
Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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Ah, Dear lead footers
The prius is not only a vehicle but a way living and driving.
When I bought my 2003 Prius, my toyota rep said that you have to adjust your driving habits. Which is true, I get an amazing 45 mpg.
The 2008 Prius should blow the other auto makers out of the water, if Toyota achieves the 100+ mpg spec.
I plan on trading in my 2003 Prius for a 2008.
GO GREEN, USE CFL's
eric via www.hybridcarblog.com
Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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We have a 2007 Prius Barcelona Red Metalic ( Great Color) have bought new March 5th 2007 already have 2400 miles on it. Very fun to drive back up camera is great feature, also the airbag system and smart key, I love the smart key feature just keep the fob in pocket never touch the key to unlock the door again. mpg is averaging 53.4 mixed city /highway
Traded a Gas Guzzling Jeep 4x4 cherokee which was getting 13 mpg.
The prius extra cost made up for it in MPG in our case and will be worth more to us when gas goes back up.
Well gotta go take a drive in the prius I just talked myself into a drive..
have a fun day
electricfoxit via www.hybridcarblog.com
Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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I have a 2007 Prius that I drove from Denver to Salt Lake City and back, brand new. Coming back, we got 54 mpg, and then the first "commute only" tank I got around 48 mpg. Since then, the weather has gotten a little warmer and I've discovered the "pulse and glide" technique (using cruise control very carefully even in city traffic).
My last tank was about 5o% highway and the gauge showed 52.4 mpg at fillup time. I was only able to squeeze about 9 gallons in after 490 + miles, and that computed to around 54.7 mpg, so unlike most accounts, my actual mileage appears to be higher than the gauge shows.
This is the most incredible vehicle I've ever owned and now I'm sorry I didn't get it sooner. I should get $4500 back in tax credits next year, so it is an amazing deal. I haven't even really thought about the money savings on gas, but it is certainly a nice side effect.
I live in the suburbs and when I drive into Denver or Boulder my mileage is almost always higher when I leave the city, than it was when I entered. The car has exceeded all expectations and I couldn't be happier.
mhide via www.hybridcarblog.com
Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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i have a prius in london especially useful in c-charge zone! i average 35mpg with me at the wheel in the city and my lead-footed wife averages 28mpg!
love that car!
hadi via www.hybridcarblog.com
Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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We have an '05 Prius which we truly love. I especially enjoy passing all those obscene hummers at the gas stations! I average 47-50 mpg in town, 52-55 on the highway with the AC on and averaging about 60 mph. My wife only gets 38-42 in town. I keep telling her to get her foot out of the firewall, but to no avail!
jbg colorado
Rating: 5
Date Posted: October 3rd, 2008
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