I currently have an '06 base Prius( my second Prius, had an '04 first) that I got in Feb 2012 at 62,000kms for $13,000 and lease it for $365/more with a buy out if $2200 Feb 2015. Its now almost at 150,000kms and my wife and I are thinking of upgrading to a v now that we have two kids. The thing I'm worried about is gas range. I currently fill at one bar for just under $40 CDN and get about 500kms(far less than when I got it for some reason). I know that the tank in the Prius V is the same size but am worried about how much more I will spend a month in gas. I drive about 110km a day 7 days a week. Just wondering what other people get out of their Prius V tanks for range and also is $19,000-$22,000 for a base 2012 v a good deal? I can finance it for $289/more for 84mo or $315/mo for 72. Any advice or tips would be a lot of help. Thanks. Galaxy Nexus ?
Mine has varied a lot depending on conditions. You might want to assume 5mpg under what the hatchback would get. Keep in mind that ANY of the Gen-3 models can get you better MPG than you get with your Gen-2. My range has been 440-520 miles per fill. You can see anyone's records by following the Fuelly links in their signature.
I am of the 'just drive it' camp, and I get about 400 miles per fill up, and just over 40 MPG. If you need a station wagon, none is more frugal. If you don't need a station wagon, you can do 10 MPG better with a Liftback.
Wow! 400+miles? I get around 310 in my hatch and that's going 92km on the highway(100km limit) and using the tap and glide a bit but a lot of "ev" mode when you just every so slightly push the pedal. What am I doing wrong? Admittedly I only get my oil done every 10,000 kms and haven't gotten my tranny fluid changed yet but I just had my bearing redone a few months ago. My daily drive is 60-70% highway BTW the rest city Galaxy Nexus ?
Now I'm really thinking about getting one if I can get almost 100+extra miles per tank compared to my '06 Galaxy Nexus ?
Compared to a Gen 2 the tank really is 11.9 and the gas gauge really works, so you can use more of the tank It gets about 5 MPG less than a Gen 2
Its just so weird that I get half of what you guys say the V gets. I haven't gotten more than 350 miles out of a tank in almost 6months Galaxy Nexus ?
Maybe my batteries are starting to die? I've had to get a boost about 4-5 times in the past two years. Galaxy Nexus ?
7.8 gallons? You mean a full tank? I know my manual says the tank is 11.9 so I'm confused Galaxy Nexus ?
Yes, your MPG may have been better the last two years. I always suggest just replacing the battery if it need jumped even once. Optima DS46B24R Optima battery direct fit replacement for Prius 2004 + , Prius V & Plug-in Prius with Instructions
Does the Prius have a "normal" car battery for starting as well as the hybrid batteries? (About to check ur link now) Galaxy Nexus ?
OK I switched my fuelly to use kms and liters. Here are the last 10 tanks: Code: Date kms Litres km/L Price 11/26/13 616.4 38.48 16.0 0.827 11/20/13 614.8 35.47 17.3 0.753 11/12/13 675.9 38.49 17.6 0.745 11/5/13 640.5 36.02 17.8 0.768 11/2/13 638.9 37.88 16.9 0.827 10/30/13 647.0 37.46 17.3 0.768 10/25/13 680.8 39.10 17.4 0.779 10/17/13 721.0 39.64 18.2 0.798 10/12/13 614.8 34.50 17.8 0.819 10/7/13 574.5 33.87 17.0 0.798
I'm with Jimbo. Great wagon with mileage. There are better/bigger wagons. And better mileage cars. But I haven't been able to find a better combination of both utility and fuel use or I'd have bought something else. Wander over to fuelly.com and set the display to your preferred units. You'll get real world numbers and see just how good and bad fuel use can be for any car you might be interested in. You'll be amazed at the spread for the same car. Even conditions change things immensely. Then run a spreadsheet comparing your cost to buy or lease and the costs for fuel over whatever period you choose for your current car and any planned new one. I even set fuel to become more expensive in the out years. No matter the mileage, the cheapest car in the short term is the one you have now. But with the change in family, your needs can change. And that car is getting on. Only you can figure out what is most important to your situation when utility and finances intersect.
It has some unique feature as it is inside the passenger compartment with your loved ones. It is AGM, so it has very little free battery acid. (good if there is a wreck) VRLA battery - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia It is externally vented so neither Hydrogen gas nor Sulfuric acid mist build up pressure in the battery if things go wrong. Additionally it is sized small as it never starts the engine, and has odd posts more often found in Japan. (JIS vs SAE in the US)
My Prius V reports I have about a 450 mile range. But I'd recommend no one let their tank routinely go to Empty due to the trash that can accumulate over the years at the bottom of the gas tank. 450 miles is a non-issue. Most cars will be way less than that. If you really need more, Ford C-Max has a 600 mile range or 620 in the Energi model.
