Report on my new car...

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

     As you may recall, I just turned in my gas guzzling SUV for a brand new Prius.  I drove an SUV since 1993 and I was excited about the prospect of going green.  Besides the fact that the Prius gets about amazing gas mileage and is very earth friendly, it is also allowed to go in the Carpool lane on the highway for FREE. In Miami we also have something even more evil than the old fashioned carpool lane, we have 95-express. The two furthest left lanes of the biggest highway in the county are paid lanes.  You have an electronic pass on your car and when you drive in the express lanes, it charges you anywhere from a quarter to $7 or $8 depending on the traffic.  Hybrids and electric cars can drive in these lanes for FREE any time.  

    I drive in those lanes once or twice a week but mostly I burn tons of gas in local traffic and spend hours in  school carpool lines.  Hybirds are perfect for this as they don't burn gas at all when they are sitting still.

    I've NEVER driven a car as small as this one. I have to say that I LOVE it. I feel like I lost 50 pounds. It is zippy and quiet.  So far, so good.

   The Prius give you a little report when you turn it off.  I think it is bragging.  Here is an example...

I drove 3.1 miles in 17 MINUTES the other morning. At least I got 56 miles to the gallon. Good thing my new little baby has all the gadgets like bluetooth and satellite radio so I was not that bored. But seriously, 56 miles to the gallon. I'm about to say the dreaded words "ROAD TRIP!




8 comments:

vivian said...

Thats awesome! you make me want a new car! lol!
have fun!!
xoxo

NanaDiana said...

LOL-wow-That is really some mileage. I drive a big SUV because we sometimes pull a job trailer. But, here because we live out of town and have heavy snowfall I really feel safe driving this around with grandkids in it. Cars are sometimes not able to travel our road at all but with a SUV I can power through the snow. Gas for me? Not good! xo Diana

angryparsnip said...

Glad to hear you are enjoying your new car. Are they really as quiet as they say they are ?

cheers, parsnip

Susie said...

Japolina....56 MPG is unheard of...we need more of these cars. But the speed limit ...YIKES. You make me laugh talking about road trips, you could afford a nice place with the gas savings. xoxo,Susie

Kaylin said...

This is awesome.
I too have driven an SUV forever.
I'm thinking my next might be a hybrid SUV....we shall see.

Prince Moss @ Lexus of Ann Arbor said...

And to think people joke about how funny the Prius looks. If anyone tries to make fun of yours, you can just show them your savings. Let's see who's laughing. Haha!

Lance Gross said...

From SUV to hatchback – that sure is a nice change, especially if you want to move away from the gas-guzzling compromises of heavier vehicles. And Prius is a nice choice, what with all its excellent fuel economy and roomy interior. Cheers!

Lance Gross @ Royal on the Eastside

Douglass said...

Wow, I have got to say that I am impressed! That is quite a tremendous mileage you have gotten out of that gas with your Prius. I've been intrigued by all the new hybrids in the news lately. What made you choose the Prius, though? Have you heard of the customizable Kia hybrid sedans? Seems like your money can go pretty far.

Douglass @ Viva Kia

 
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