Toyota Prius

[Chap0223]

Dude under the right conditions I can take pics of the computer display in my truck that says 99MPG.

Has your truck gone 196 miles on the tank though? This isn't displaying instantaneous MPG, that is the average throughout the course of the tank (196 miles).

In other words, the average MPG throughout the 196 miles was what I took a picture of. Not when I drifted down a hill or something.

[Hairos E30]

true but if i was walking and didnt hear anything i would cross the street 2...but u got a point why was he out on the street..

[Chap0223]

I just don't realistically see how you get those numbers, i have never had a customer come back and be stoked about higher than expected economy. Obviously there is a picture so i realize you aren't talking out of your ass. You said that you know how to utilize the efficiency of your engine, so what is your driving style like?

Going the speed limit, coasting to lights, using the electric motor on side streets, etc. it's really not that challenging. There is a slight learning curve.

[myinfernalbmw]

Fuck that the little asshole should have been fucked up more for riding out in front of traffic without looking.

[rThor432]

Toyota Prius's are gay. If I were concerned with gas costs, I'd rather have an old VW Quantum Diesel. Those get 45-50 and arent near as embarrassing as the Prius.

[Hairos E30]

^^^^^damn that sucks for the kid..

[myinfernalbmw]

This was a local little retard that the same thing happened to about a month or so ago.

http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=510106

[Hairos E30]

I don't like them. Not only are the butt fucking ugly, but i've been hit 3 times walking across the street cause the mother fuckers are so quiet :(

DAMN I THOUGHT I WAS BLIND!!!!

[mrsleeve]

I posted a picture clearly showing the mpg that I get. In fact, that number went up to day on the way to work. The only reason I stated the previous EPA estimate is because you said that that doesn't make sense to underrate a car's mpg. At any rate, I am averaging right around the combined old EPA estimate (61/55).

Dude under the right conditions I can take pics of the computer display in my truck that says 99MPG.

[joshh]

What are you talking about?

I was being facetious. Do math. Don't go off of a gauge.

[myinfernalbmw]

I just don't realistically see how you get those numbers, i have never had a customer come back and be stoked about higher than expected economy. Obviously there is a picture so i realize you aren't talking out of your ass. You said that you know how to utilize the efficiency of your engine, so what is your driving style like?

[Chap0223]

Somehow you obviously did your math wrong.

What are you talking about?

[joshh]

I posted a picture clearly showing the mpg that I get. In fact, that number went up to day on the way to work. The only reason I stated the previous EPA estimate is because you said that that doesn't make sense to underrate a car's mpg. At any rate, I am averaging right around the combined old EPA estimate (61/55).

Somehow you obviously did your math wrong.

[Chap0223]

Those were the overrated numbers that got toyota in trouble. The tests conducted were unrealistic to actual driving conditions and were conducted in order to try and get the highest rating. IE driving the car at a 50-55 cruising speed instead of the 65-70 mph they should have been. I'm not saying its a bad car, i just think there is more hype than solution with the Prius. I will say from what i have been told, the Prius is probably the best hybrid out there as far as economy and overall technology. It pisses on the honda hybrids.

I posted a picture clearly showing the mpg that I get. In fact, that number went up to day on the way to work. The only reason I stated the previous EPA estimate is because you said that that doesn't make sense to underrate a car's mpg. At any rate, I am averaging right around the combined old EPA estimate (61/55).

[myinfernalbmw]

The EPA rating prior to 2008 for the prius was 61 city, 55 highway.

Those were the overrated numbers that got toyota in trouble. The tests conducted were unrealistic to actual driving conditions and were conducted in order to try and get the highest rating. IE driving the car at a 50-55 cruising speed instead of the 65-70 mph they should have been. I'm not saying its a bad car, i just think there is more hype than solution with the Prius. I will say from what i have been told, the Prius is probably the best hybrid out there as far as economy and overall technology. It pisses on the honda hybrids.