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Originally posted by texashchman@Aug 11th 2004 @ 4:02 PM
I think the main reason I get better than EPA is I drive 60 miles with very few stops. I drive under the speed limit i.e. speed limit is 65 I do 60. I try not to have jackrabbit starts and yes I don't use the a/c as much as I could, but I do use it when needed. I have found that city driving and a/c is a bummer on this car but then again it is bad on all cars. I do know 2 different people that have reg. Honda Civics and both say they only get in the high 20's so I think it's all in the type of driving you do and how you drive the car.
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That's a key point - "the type of driving you do" - I think the TYPE OF DRIVE is FAR MORE IMPORTANT in getting high MPG than the WAY you drive.
To emphasize my point: With the TYPE OF DRIVING I DO, which is short trips, city driving, stop and go, never going faster than 45
MPH and only in short bursts when I do go that fast, I think there is no possible way I could *change the way I drive the car* and increase my MPG substantially.
One of the reasons why the Prius II is rated higher for "city driving" is that the Prius II can use the electric engine ALONE at lower speeds, and use the gas engine to assist when required.
I think my personal driving patterns and type of commute indicate I should get a P II as soon as possible !!
Laterz...........