(c) Carrie Boyko
Tanner Checks Out My Hybrid
I'm three months into this new, green vehicle, and totally loving my decision. Prius seems to have proven to be free of some of the concerns of other Toyota products, and also important is the fabulous gas mileage I am getting. She's all broken in at 2300 miles on the odometer.The Prius has a surprisingly small gas tank. I've managed to get as much as 9.7 gallons into it, but I'll have to admit this was when the gas light was on. Eek! Most fill ups are around 9 gallons, and I'm getting an average of 48 mpg, including quite a bit of highway driving.
Unlike traditional gasoline engines, the Prius performs better in city driving, getting 4-8 mpg of improved gas mileage, even as I sit idling in traffic. Since I have a weekly trek out of town and back, this has reduced the possibility of my getting more than 50 mpg, as I have yet to pull off a whole tank without an all day drive on the interstate highway. I'm on my fifth tank, and still can't get used to how long it takes to empty this tiny 9.? gallon gas tank.
On another note, I have had a couple of interesting experiences with the ignition. Since it is keyless, and the engine makes no noise upon startup, I have left the car running in the parking lot a couple of times, only to find it still there, yet running while making no noise, upon my return. I had to laugh at myself for this stupidity, yet acknowledge that there is simply no engine rumbling to indicate the car is running when I put it in park. I'm learning...and happily enjoying my more sustainable auto.
For all you dog lovers out there, don't discount the crate storage capacity of the Prius. I recently put 2 medium sized crates (with dogs inside) and 2 Retrievers in the back, along with luggage--no problem. Amazing!
Related Reading:
Prius...Prius...How do I Love Thee?
A Prius at Last; Practical and Penny Pinching
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