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#369 of 417 Re: cold weather, bad mileage [monte8] by tourguide May 25, 2008 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: monte8 (May 25, 2008 5:25 pm) Thanks to all who've replied to this and set the record straight. I stand corrected. I was under the impression it worked differently - thanks.
#370 of 417 All electric even above 60 mph by peralta May 26, 2008 (6:50 am)
I have done this many times on my 2006 HH since I drive on hilly terrain. When I am going downhill and set my cruise control, sometimes the synergy drive sorts out and decides to do it in all electric mode even at 75 mph. Replies to this message: stevedebi (May 27, 2008 11:49 am) cdptrap (May 28, 2008 11:20 am)
#371 of 417 Re: All electric even above 60 mph [peralta] by stevedebi May 27, 2008 (11:49 am)
Replying to: peralta (May 26, 2008 6:50 am) "I have done this many times on my 2006 HH since I drive on hilly terrain. When I am going downhill and set my cruise control, sometimes the synergy drive sorts out and decides to do it in all electric mode even at 75 mph."   Is the ICE still spinning? (check the RPM gauge) Replies to this message: cdptrap (May 28, 2008 11:20 am)
#372 of 417 Re: All electric even above 60 mph [stevedebi] by cdptrap May 28, 2008 (11:20 am)
Replying to: stevedebi (May 27, 2008 11:49 am) According to Toyota, the ICE comes on at and above 40-MPH so even if not in use, it will spin at idle. I believe Khdspyder confirmed this with Toyota last year.
#373 of 417 Actual milage, 2008 HH by monte8 May 29, 2008 (7:17 am)
This past weekend I did a 180 mile round trip. Going out was east against strong (25-30 mph), direct head winds. I got about 24mpg. The return trip was with strong quartering tail winds (I was driving generally west, the winds were from the southeast). I got 33.6mpg. Overall, the round trip was 28 mpg. This is in a 2008 HH with only 2900 miles. Replies to this message: cdptrap (May 29, 2008 8:27 am) kyrpto (Jun 11, 2008 9:16 am) monte8 (Jun 15, 2008 4:38 pm)
#374 of 417 Re: Actual milage, 2008 HH [monte8] by cdptrap May 29, 2008 (8:27 am)
Replying to: monte8 (May 29, 2008 7:17 am) Does the '08 model have good acceleration? I don't mean "racing" speed but good acceleration to freeway speed?   It looks like Toyota did listen to early adopters and really made the car efficient. I am envious of your 33+ MPG! Replies to this message: kyrpto (Jun 11, 2008 9:16 am) monte8 (Jun 15, 2008 4:38 pm)
#375 of 417 Re: Actual milage, 2008 HH [cdptrap] by kyrpto Jun 11, 2008 (9:16 am)
Replying to: cdptrap (May 29, 2008 8:27 am) The '08s are slower than my '06 Hh but they can get better mileage. Mine beat a Jeep 5.7 Hemi in an 1/8th of a mile stoplight launched street drag. The traction batteries have to be fully charged and the preferred technique is a firm steady press on the pedal. There is torque steer.
#376 of 417 Re: Actual milage, 2008 HH [cdptrap] by monte8 Jun 15, 2008 (4:38 pm)
Replying to: cdptrap (May 29, 2008 8:27 am) "Does the '08 model have good acceleration?"   I am happy with it. I believe that the LA Times review by Dan Neil reported 0-60 mph times of about 6.7 seconds.
#377 of 417 Re: Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2008: Cold Weather Issues [2008highlander] by mevander1 Jul 14, 2008 (3:06 am)
Replying to: 2008highlander (Mar 17, 2008 11:43 am) That concerns me re: people getting only 20 - 22mpg over the first 1000 miles. I have a 1998 BMW 740i. The city mileage is awful, 14MPG at best driving methods. The highways is a different story for I get 22-23 going 75mph (speed limit is 70). I would love to get a HH, however want the city to be at least 26 and highway about the same. I would drive 'normally . however not try and hypermile. I want to drive it like a car that is only a small improvement in the highway. Replies to this message: stevedebi (Jul 14, 2008 12:12 pm)
#378 of 417 Re: 2008 Gas Mileage with Hybrid [drlonline1] by mevander1 Jul 14, 2008 (3:11 am)
Replying to: drlonline1 (Nov 15, 2007 1:18 pm) Hotch41 shared "" Averaged just under 27 MPG on the first tank, with a roughly 50-50 combination of highway and city mileage. "" That is what I am looking for. re: mileage. My mix would be 30% city and 70% highway, I wonder what that combo gets. As shared I would drive 'normal' ie no jack rabbit starts, however I do want to drive it like a car and not hypermile. Replies to this message: cdptrap (Jul 14, 2008 8:15 am)

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