Comments on: dear clusterflock http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html a site about everything Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:14:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: New Car: 2008 Volkswagen GTI MkV : clusterflock http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html/comment-page-1#comment-155535 New Car: 2008 Volkswagen GTI MkV : clusterflock Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:51:09 +0000 http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html#comment-155535 [...] previously wrote that I was considering a Toyota Prius to replace my Dodge Charger R/T, which is approaching its lease mileage limit and sucks down over [...] [...] previously wrote that I was considering a Toyota Prius to replace my Dodge Charger R/T, which is approaching its lease mileage limit and sucks down over [...]

]]> By: Sheila Ryan http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html/comment-page-1#comment-114356 Sheila Ryan Fri, 09 May 2008 00:45:04 +0000 http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html#comment-114356 The Bean! I love it. (For the first year of his life, a child I knew was called 'The Nuk' by his parents -- in deference to his love of the Nuk-brand pacifier.) The Bean! I love it. (For the first year of his life, a child I knew was called ‘The Nuk’ by his parents — in deference to his love of the Nuk-brand pacifier.)

]]> By: Vin Reddy http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html/comment-page-1#comment-114354 Vin Reddy Fri, 09 May 2008 00:40:09 +0000 http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html#comment-114354 Thanks, Sheila! We're pretty excited. The Bean (our temporary name for the kid) is due to arrive at the end of October. Thanks, Sheila! We’re pretty excited. The Bean (our temporary name for the kid) is due to arrive at the end of October.

]]> By: Sheila Ryan http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html/comment-page-1#comment-113274 Sheila Ryan Thu, 08 May 2008 03:25:27 +0000 http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html#comment-113274 Vin! All good wishes to you and your wife and your on-the-way baby! Vin! All good wishes to you and your wife and your on-the-way baby!

]]> By: vin. http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html/comment-page-1#comment-113259 vin. Thu, 08 May 2008 03:07:31 +0000 http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html#comment-113259 Jeff-- My cars: http://flickr.com/photos/vinreddy/sets/72157604369226218/ I'm actually on my second MCS--an '07 model. I also had a heavily modified 2004 MCS until about two weeks ago. The gas mileage is decent-- low 30's on the highway, high 20's in the city--on premium gas (recommended.) The MCS will not run well on regular gas--the Prius handles regular just fine. We've got a baby on the way, so I may be looking into Clubman or the soon to be announced R60 MINI SAV in the near future. Jeff–
My cars: http://flickr.com/photos/vinreddy/sets/72157604369226218/

I’m actually on my second MCS–an ’07 model.

I also had a heavily modified 2004 MCS until about two weeks ago. The gas mileage is decent– low 30′s on the highway, high 20′s in the city–on premium gas (recommended.) The MCS will not run well on regular gas–the Prius handles regular just fine.

We’ve got a baby on the way, so I may be looking into Clubman or the soon to be announced R60 MINI SAV in the near future.

]]> By: HybridPlugs.com http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html/comment-page-1#comment-112664 HybridPlugs.com Wed, 07 May 2008 20:53:09 +0000 http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html#comment-112664 It is the low tire pressure, the break in period, winter temps (get a grill blocker for cold months) and not knowing how to drive it that gives people such low mpg figures like 40 mpg. You can do way better with those simple tips. It is the low tire pressure, the break in period, winter temps (get a grill blocker for cold months) and not knowing how to drive it that gives people such low mpg figures like 40 mpg. You can do way better with those simple tips.

]]> By: HybridPlugs.com http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html/comment-page-1#comment-112653 HybridPlugs.com Wed, 07 May 2008 20:50:24 +0000 http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html#comment-112653 Things you might not know about the Prius. 1 Toyota fills the tires to 32psi. Read the tire and they say 44psi. I fill all four of mine to 44psi and have driven that way for over two years with no problem. 2 After the first 2,000 miles you will see a gas mileage improvement. 3 The front seats fold flat to make two beds for camping. 4 Folding down the rear seats is more comfortable to sleep in and you can look at the stars through the glass window. 5 The calipers on the brakes only grab under an emergency, or below 8 mph when your stopping. I have 45,000 miles on my Prius and the pads still look brand new. 6 The Gas engine only runs half as much so it last longer. 7 No transmission 8 No starter 9 No alternator 10 Priuschat.com is the best place to learn more about the car. 11 Check out my website HybridPlugs.com I hope this helps. Things you might not know about the Prius.
1 Toyota fills the tires to 32psi. Read the tire and they say 44psi.
I fill all four of mine to 44psi and have driven that way for over two years with no problem.
2 After the first 2,000 miles you will see a gas mileage improvement.
3 The front seats fold flat to make two beds for camping.
4 Folding down the rear seats is more comfortable to sleep in and you can look at the stars through the glass window.
5 The calipers on the brakes only grab under an emergency, or below 8 mph when your stopping. I have 45,000 miles on my Prius and the pads still look brand new.
6 The Gas engine only runs half as much so it last longer.
7 No transmission
8 No starter
9 No alternator
10 Priuschat.com is the best place to learn more about the car.
11 Check out my website HybridPlugs.com
I hope this helps.

]]> By: AL http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html/comment-page-1#comment-112599 AL Wed, 07 May 2008 19:44:06 +0000 http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html#comment-112599 One thing you will learn is that you can't drive the Prius like a regular car. There is a certain way to drive it to get the most out of it. We actually had a lesson from the dealer that showed us how to "pulse and coast" as well as how to maintain speed on level ground. The issue most people have with driving the hybrid is that they don't change the aggressive style of acceleration and braking. Once you master how to maximize the engine, 50 mpg is no problem. I know people who get 65-70 because they are the master at pulse and coast,. I just don't have the patience for it. One thing you will learn is that you can’t drive the Prius like a regular car. There is a certain way to drive it to get the most out of it. We actually had a lesson from the dealer that showed us how to “pulse and coast” as well as how to maintain speed on level ground. The issue most people have with driving the hybrid is that they don’t change the aggressive style of acceleration and braking. Once you master how to maximize the engine, 50 mpg is no problem. I know people who get 65-70 because they are the master at pulse and coast,. I just don’t have the patience for it.

]]> By: Jeff Ventura http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html/comment-page-1#comment-112576 Jeff Ventura Wed, 07 May 2008 19:19:12 +0000 http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html#comment-112576 Matt, 30 MPG for a Prius might happen ONLY if there's a lot of freeway driving in subzero temperatures. By every user report I've read (and I've read a lot), people can expect 44+, and even over 50 in the warm weather months. Matt, 30 MPG for a Prius might happen ONLY if there’s a lot of freeway driving in subzero temperatures. By every user report I’ve read (and I’ve read a lot), people can expect 44+, and even over 50 in the warm weather months.

]]> By: matt. http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html/comment-page-1#comment-112573 matt. Wed, 07 May 2008 19:16:38 +0000 http://www.clusterflock.org/2008/05/prius.html#comment-112573 You might also look at some older model VW's. Specifically the Jetta TDi (that has a diesel engine for economy and a turbo charger for getting on the highway). I'd also second the idea of renting a Prius for a week or two and try it out on your regular route to and from work, shopping etc. The MPG numbers people have quoted above are great (!) but I have also heard some horror stories about people who expected 50mpg and once they spent the cash and took the shit for being hippies - actually got around 30mpg. (This friend traded his shiny new Prius in on a 10 year old Civic that gets 36mpg) Try before you buy! You might also look at some older model VW’s. Specifically the Jetta TDi (that has a diesel engine for economy and a turbo charger for getting on the highway).

I’d also second the idea of renting a Prius for a week or two and try it out on your regular route to and from work, shopping etc. The MPG numbers people have quoted above are great (!) but I have also heard some horror stories about people who expected 50mpg and once they spent the cash and took the shit for being hippies – actually got around 30mpg. (This friend traded his shiny new Prius in on a 10 year old Civic that gets 36mpg)

Try before you buy!

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