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01-21-2006, 07:58 PM
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I just joined and thought I would introduce myself.
I purchased a 2006 Prius with Package 4 on 1/4/06. After 295 miles I decided it was time to put some gas in it. For that first tank I got 39.6 MPG. I decided for that first tank I would drive the car just like I have driven for the last 37 years.
For my next tank of gas I am going to start trying more conservatively and see if I can improve over the first tank.
90% of my driving is Urban stop and go with many hills, with a normal commute of 15 minutes. One thing I certainly noticed is the first 5 minutes my gas milage looks pretty bad (around 25 MPG), after that I average closer to 40 MPG.
Overall, I am very satisfied with my Prius. My other cars are a 2004 Saturn Vue AWD and 1994 Mazda B4000 4WD pick up. I just got rid of a 1995 Explorer w/4WD and the environment will certainly be a better place becasue of that.
I purchased a 2006 Prius with Package 4 on 1/4/06. After 295 miles I decided it was time to put some gas in it. For that first tank I got 39.6 MPG. I decided for that first tank I would drive the car just like I have driven for the last 37 years.
For my next tank of gas I am going to start trying more conservatively and see if I can improve over the first tank.
90% of my driving is Urban stop and go with many hills, with a normal commute of 15 minutes. One thing I certainly noticed is the first 5 minutes my gas milage looks pretty bad (around 25 MPG), after that I average closer to 40 MPG.
Overall, I am very satisfied with my Prius. My other cars are a 2004 Saturn Vue AWD and 1994 Mazda B4000 4WD pick up. I just got rid of a 1995 Explorer w/4WD and the environment will certainly be a better place becasue of that.
#2
01-21-2006, 09:11 PM
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Welcome to GreenHybrid.
No car runs as good as when it is warmed up. Lots of hybrid functionality doesn't kick in until the car has warmed up. This is why you see the jump after 5 minutes.
No car runs as good as when it is warmed up. Lots of hybrid functionality doesn't kick in until the car has warmed up. This is why you see the jump after 5 minutes.
#3
01-21-2006, 09:45 PM
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Hi Jim;
Welcome to GreenHybrid the Forum with the Answers.
Regards;
Terry
BTW, Congrats on the New 2006 Prius.
Welcome to GreenHybrid the Forum with the Answers.
Regards;
Terry
BTW, Congrats on the New 2006 Prius.
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01-25-2006, 05:42 AM
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Jim,
I am new to this forum as well (bought my Prius in October 2005). Your commute sounds similar to mine (15 minutes, stop and slow urban driving). One major thing that I notice is different is the climate. You are in Omaha, NE and I am in Houston,TX. The temperature difference will severely impact your mileage since the gas engine will run more to provide heat to the cabin and keep the engine a temperature to minimize emissions.
I am new to this forum as well (bought my Prius in October 2005). Your commute sounds similar to mine (15 minutes, stop and slow urban driving). One major thing that I notice is different is the climate. You are in Omaha, NE and I am in Houston,TX. The temperature difference will severely impact your mileage since the gas engine will run more to provide heat to the cabin and keep the engine a temperature to minimize emissions.
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