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#1 of 5 Renting a Prius by chungdu Jul 28, 2007 (5:40 am)
I recently rented a 2007 Prius Hybrid in Florida for several days. It was not the best experience. Temps were in the mid 90s, but this vehicle's a/c was inadequate. There's a lot of sloped glass on this car, presumably for aerodynamics. Also, it is difficult to see through the rear view mirror due to a large bar that crosses the sloped rear window. (My vehicle did not have a video monitor to assist with backing up.) I averaged about 47 mpg, which is fantastic, but the vehicle could not enter a highway adequately. Around town it was fine. The rental company also could have helped with directions in starting the vehicle. I had to flag down a rental employee to help. Driving off the lot, watching my speed on the dash in kph, rather than mph, added to the frustration. It's a great station car--limited use. Replies to this message: eprupis (Jul 28, 2007 7:50 am) eprupis (Jul 28, 2007 7:53 am)
#2 of 5 Re: Renting a Prius [chungdu] by eprupis Jul 28, 2007 (7:50 am)
Replying to: chungdu (Jul 28, 2007 5:40 am) Your car must not have been properly maintained. Our 2004 Prius reaches quickly and maintains 73 degrees in our South Carolina summers (my wife is a polar bear) and my acceleration is equal to any AT sedan that I have ever owned in 60 years of driving. You are correct about rear view adequacy, but you quickly adjust to its inadequacy in every day experience when you drive the car regularly.
#3 of 5 Re: Renting a Prius [chungdu] by eprupis Jul 28, 2007 (7:53 am)
Replying to: chungdu (Jul 28, 2007 5:40 am) I forgot to mention that there is a simple toggle switch, clearly labeled, which changes the computer and all readings from KPH to MPH.
#4 of 5 I rented a Prius by mtrialsm May 21, 2008 (12:16 pm)
I drove to Fla on a TDY trip, loved the car. Got 48 MPG driving fast! I was very surprised at the comfort on I-10 and pickup for a small engine. I had no problem cruising at 80 and at one time hitting 90 passing an 18 wheeler!. I made 4 round trips from Ga. to Fla in two weeks. One thing you don't want to do, is run out of gas on the Interstate!!!! With no warning, I was going 75 and like it hit the brakes! Lucky for me I was only a 1/2 a mile from a gas station!!! I like the car but doubt the long term value compared to buying a Corollla or Civic! I'd sure rent one again though!!! MM

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