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    2011 gas economy worst than old 2006 Prius

    Well this is what the salesman told me was the most efficient "operating" technique when I bought my Gen III. I tried hard not to laugh at him....
    Post by: Regular Customer, Jul 31, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Does the Pulse & Glide technique work....

    Does the Pulse & Glide technique work.... | Page 2 | PriusChat My 2010 Prius was just totaled and what I learned about Prius insurance pretty...
    Post by: Regular Customer, Jul 31, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Milege low on 2014 Prius

    I can't give you any documentation, just 10 years of driving 3 different Prius models over 10 years. The 5 minute and 1 minute (and...
    Post by: Regular Customer, Jul 31, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    No Respect On The Freeway

    LOL! I drive the Tri-State once a week and I'm in cruise the whole time. I do 70 to keep from getting killed, but when I'm lucky enough to find...
    Post by: Regular Customer, Jul 31, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    No Respect On The Freeway

    Thanks for refreshingly admitting to your insecurities.
    Post by: Regular Customer, Jul 31, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Will 2015 Prius be a G3? (Will there be a 2015 Prius??)

    I don't put a lot of stock in this. The throttling/acceleration algorithms can be changed to maximize EPA test results that don't get realized,...
    Post by: Regular Customer, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Prius acceleration characteristics off the line compared to conventional engines and transmissions

    Are people actually trying to go 0-60 in Eco mode? When I need to do that, I use Power mode and short on ramps are a breeze. Sure I could floor...
    Post by: Regular Customer, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum
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    Hybrids don't make financial sense

    I forgot to add that the 2012 Prius c beats the 2012 Hyundai Accent Hatchback GS manual transmission in 5-year TCO. 2012 Chevy Sonic slightly...
    Post by: Regular Customer, Oct 31, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes
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    Hybrids don't make financial sense

    Based on Edmunds' 5-year true cost of ownership, the Prius beat the Yaris (by a little) and the Fit (by a lot). I'm comparing the 2010's. I...
    Post by: Regular Customer, Oct 31, 2013 in forum: Fred's House of Pancakes