Hello to all from Northern Colorado. I am the proud owner of a 2004 Seaside Pearl Prius. I have had my Prius since November 7th. I was my 40th birthday gift. I have loved every minute of owning this car and have absolutely no complaints.
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome. In reply to my fuel economy I have a lifetime average of 46 mpg but I have been creeping up every month with the warm weather. In April I averaged 51 mpg and in May, 52 mpg. My driving is a mix of both highway and city driving. I very much agree that having a hybrid makes driving fun. I am always choosing routes that give me the best mileage. I have also found that having a hybrid has made me a calmer driver in that I always travel the speed limit or slightly under and feel less rushed in my Prius. My kids think it is the coolest car ever and are already fighting over who gets it when they are old enough to drive. I'm not sure what gives them the idea that I will be ready to part with it when they are ready to take it as their own.
My aunt saw my car last week and wondered why "every kid" didn't have one! She says she wants the Lexus RX 400h already, haha.
From what we've heard about San Fransisco, the Prius doesn't do so hot in reverse up hills. Since the engine doesn't help propel in reverse, the car must rely solely on the battery. That means limited power, and if it's too steep the car can't get up.
1003 miles a tank personal record. 74MPG calculated. HCH1 CVT
