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The actual mileage has been posted many times, it's around 48 - 50 mpg. Is someone tells you more, it's not true on any regular basis. If someone tells you less, something is wrong. You will get around 50mpg.. a bit less. sc
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Replying to: scottc3 (Jul 03, 2008 8:15 pm) That's a pretty bold statement, without knowing the driving conditions. What if the owner is driving 5 miles at a time, and the engine is cooling off between drives (such as to and from work)? What about winter MPG? You don't mention that cold weather can SEVERELY impact mileage. What about "lead foot" drivers? People have to modify their driving habits to match the capabilities of the hybrid. What if the owner wants to keep up with traffic going 70 - 75 MPH on the freeways? Several of those situations could easily result in MPG less than the amount you claim.
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Replying to: kalyan34 (Jul 03, 2008 7:17 pm) |
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Replying to: kalyan34 (Jul 03, 2008 7:17 pm) 
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Replying to: stevedebi (Jul 03, 2008 8:20 pm) re: Is someone tells you more, it's not true on any regular basis. " OH really? Well a couple of posts back I did say just that and guess what; it is not only on a regular basis but for life time MPG. 17 months, that includes winter too. I never had a tank below 50 other than the first 3 at 49.7. Now I'm averaging 63.5 on the last 9 tanks since spring. So it is true! I agree with you on MPG related to the driving conditions as you describe but it is possible and actually fairly easy to do >50 if majority of your distance is not too short. Gabe
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Replying to: prius2007 (Jul 04, 2008 4:42 am) re: Is someone tells you more, it's not true on any regular basis. " " I suggest you re-read my post, I was quoting someone else... which is why the first part was in "quotes". That person practically guaranteed MPG higher than 45. I agree that is it possible to get far better, but one has to be willing to make the effort of driving for hybrid MPG, rather than driving like a normal vehicle. IMHO, if someone drives a Prius like a regular car, they may well get 45 MPG, even worse in winter.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Jul 05, 2008 9:38 pm) I stand corrected - you were quoting scottc3, therefore my question is redirected to him. On the other hand I don't necessarily agree with your last statement: "IMHO, if someone drives a Prius like a regular car, they may well get 45 MPG, even worse in winter." I never ever had a tank even close being that low. My life time MPG is now 58.0 since April 2007 to now nearly 21K miles. This includes winter when I averaged 55.3 MPG. Perhaps if one drives many very short trips than you would get such low MPG. Good luck and enjoy your Prius no matter what it's an awesome car. Gabe
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We live in the SW Denver CO area. In the 2-1/2 months we've had ours we have put on 2,300 miles and average a consistent 50 to 51 mpg. Three others I work with who own Priuses (sp?) get 47; 51 to 53; and 50 mpg.
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Replying to: tothemaxx2 (Jul 06, 2008 8:13 am)  . Most people report an improvement after 5K miles. Enjoy! Gabe |
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Replying to: prius2007 (Jul 06, 2008 3:31 am) Thanks, but I own a Ford Escape Hybrid. I follow the forums to get tips on MPG, stay up on trends, etc. Let me tell you how most people drive here in LA. They jackrabbit start up to around 40 MPH, then accelerate towards the light, only to hit the brakes when they suddenly (doh!) discover it is still red. They drive 70-75 on the freeways (even those posted for 55 MPH). If a person drove a Prius like that, it would most likely get 45 MPG, in warm weather. |
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