Picked up a new Daily Driver-blessed, and I wanted to show you guys the MPG driving around my neighborhood. I can help my wallet and the environment. I think cars will be getting 100 mpg soon. This is a Prius, gas powered Hybrid.
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I agree with your sentiment 100%, but I think hydrogen will be the way and surprise us all.
MopaR&D
Nerd Member
Not gonna get into the environmental argument but those are great cars. If I lived in a big city I'd own something like that. They're a bit gutless on the freeway though.
Btw cars can only get so high of fuel mileage regardless of setup, it takes a certain amount of energy to push a car down the road. Is your car a plug-in hybrid? If so you need to account for the fuel (coal, nat gas, etc) used in producing the electricity if your car was plugged in.
Btw cars can only get so high of fuel mileage regardless of setup, it takes a certain amount of energy to push a car down the road. Is your car a plug-in hybrid? If so you need to account for the fuel (coal, nat gas, etc) used in producing the electricity if your car was plugged in.
Elmo65
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My wife’s Hyundai consistently gets over 40. On a recent trip it got 51. It’s not a hybrid.
diymirage
HP@idle > hondaHP@redline
a while ago, we had a VW passat, a 1.8 turbo with a 5 speed
i had it chipped and it would spool at 19 and hold 17 psi all day long
my wife would drive it and get 40 MPG all day long, i could barely average 20 in it...of course i couldnt stay out of boost
plumkrazee70
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I am sold on the Prius. I have a 2013 that I have owned for 5 years. It had 60k miles on it when I bought it and now have 167k miles. I have a 60 mile round-trip commute to work everyday.
During the time I've owned it, I've only had to replace the TPMS sensors (likely because the battery died.) I do all my own maintenance (even the battery hybrid coolant), oil changes trans fluid,plugs, etc.
Not one component besides the TPMS has failed. The car averages 45 mpg/tank. Mix of hwy/city.
When the car dies, if ever, I'll definitely trade up for a new one.
During the time I've owned it, I've only had to replace the TPMS sensors (likely because the battery died.) I do all my own maintenance (even the battery hybrid coolant), oil changes trans fluid,plugs, etc.
Not one component besides the TPMS has failed. The car averages 45 mpg/tank. Mix of hwy/city.
When the car dies, if ever, I'll definitely trade up for a new one.
2015 Renegade turbo six speed manual
23 miles one way to work mixed 65 MPH/45 MPH/stop and go
Average MPG- 34.5
(and sometimes I jam gears/burn rubber/race on the way home)
Wife's 2020 hyundai kona 2.0 NA auto
36-38 mixed average
Record is a trip to the airport at 43.2
23 miles one way to work mixed 65 MPH/45 MPH/stop and go
Average MPG- 34.5
(and sometimes I jam gears/burn rubber/race on the way home)
Wife's 2020 hyundai kona 2.0 NA auto
36-38 mixed average
Record is a trip to the airport at 43.2
Oldiron440
Big blocks rule small blocks drool!
My 08 expedition Gets 14 to 19 miles per gallon good thing I only drive 7K a year.
4spdragtop
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Maybe you should look at a Ford 
jos51700
Green Bearing thread connoisseur
The junkyard near me is full of first Gen Prii that aren't wrecked. The batteries go bad over time and they're not worth fixing (a $5k battery in a $3k car)
Most were between 150-175k miles.
Scrapping a bunch of otherwise good cars isn't environmentally friendly. That said, I do think Toyota makes a good car. But the logic there is
Most were between 150-175k miles.
Scrapping a bunch of otherwise good cars isn't environmentally friendly. That said, I do think Toyota makes a good car. But the logic there is
mopar head
DoD nuisance Alien/Squatch extermination team
I had a 1965 4door car that got 50 mpg.
goldduster318
Overzealous Car Modifier
I have a 2025 Camry AWD Hybrid and as long as I don't drive short distances in cold weather I get 43-46 mpg consistently at the pump.
Sometimes I'll get in a drive well into the 50s.
Sometimes I'll get in a drive well into the 50s.
plumkrazee70
Well-Known Member
The junkyard near me is full of first Gen Prii that aren't wrecked. The batteries go bad over time and they're not worth fixing (a $5k battery in a $3k car)
Most were between 150-175k miles.
Scrapping a bunch of otherwise good cars isn't environmentally friendly. That said, I do think Toyota makes a good car. But the logic there is
I don't know about 1st gens but the 3rd gens battery cells can be replaced individually. Rarely does the whole battery need replaced, plus it's extremely easy for the DIY guy to do.
jos51700
Green Bearing thread connoisseur
But what's the finances on that?
Mopar Momzee
Well-Known Member
My last Prius 2008 350000k display went out before the battery not worth fixing. After getting that many miles I was sold and with a tank of gas last more then a week and 35$ to fill up. No brainer
plumkrazee70
Well-Known Member
Depends if you need one or more. Here is 28 cells for $895. I seen individual cells for under $50
My 2013 has 168k miles and has be n absolutely flawless, paid $10k for it 5 years ago.
It's be a no brainier to keep this one going until the gasoline engine dies.
That's what society wants. Disposable cars...and everything else. Something goes bad, throw it away and buy another one.The junkyard near me is full of first Gen Prii that aren't wrecked. The batteries go bad over time and they're not worth fixing (a $5k battery in a $3k car)
Most were between 150-175k miles.
Scrapping a bunch of otherwise good cars isn't environmentally friendly. That said, I do think Toyota makes a good car. But the logic there is
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