MPG is not the only thing I like about Prius: worldwide installed base
(more used parts available), large amount of load carrying space via
back door, excellent repair record, good advice on several forums/lists,
etc.
Since diesel is 60 cents more per gallon here in the backwoods, the
saving on fuel is even more significant.
Besides that, working on a Prius (after 45 years of working on Mercedes)
should be interesting and maybe exciting since there is as much as 560
volts on the battery/motor system according to the manual. [:o)
Gerry
On 9/5/2014 11:35 AM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes wrote:
it seems it was just a reading off the dash and not anything actually
physically measured
the jetta i'd want is about double that
On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 11:23 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
Did you really get 49mpg or did the instant read tell you 49mpg?
I think you'll find in only highway driving the mileage will go down
significantly.
Go test drive a Passat, or rent one. I had one last week in LA, great car.
The only thing I dislike is the DSG (dual sport(?) gearbox) which a manual
transmission posing as an auto. I just don't like the feeling of the
shifts. I'm sure most people don't even notice.
Prius starts at $24,000, Passat starts at $21,000, Jetta starts at
$16,000. Jetta and Prius are about the same size and the Jetta is purported
will do 30mpg with the gas engine. You could buy a helluva lot of gas for
$10,000...
-Curt
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From: Archer75--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
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Sent: Friday, September 5, 2014 12:02 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Testing Prius
Rented a Prius for 24 hours yesterday since I'd never driven one.
Handling was very good, engine very quiet, 49 mpg for mixed road and
city driving. Instrumentation and controls were straightforward and
visibility was remarkable; rear view mirrors were surprisingly
effective. Combined with its excellent repair record during the first 8
or 10 years, it would be a good investment.
That said, I wouldn't buy one for one principal reason: It rides rough
and there seems to be little cushioning by the seat; you feel every
bump. My old Beetles rode better. A Mercedes seat would help but that
might be difficult or impossible to install.
My reasons for buying a new or late model car are exceptional fuel
economy and reliability on long trips; something the Prius would
satisfy; but being pounded on rough roads for hours at a time would be
unpleasant and tiring.
Gerry......who might just drive his old Mercedes on long trips
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