Toyota Prius Hybrid - Page 2

Freebyrd · 19th March 2012, 18:12

We have had two of them for works cars since May 2011. Both have covered 35000 odd miles since. They are not popular, nor are they particularly economical. Both cars replaced Ford Focus 1800 diesels and they were cheaper to run. Every drop of fuel is accounted for, as is milage and an easy comparison between Focus and Prius shows the Focus's were more economical on fuel. Very basic inside and not too comfortable.
I's all very well running on batteries, but on the nightshift in winter, with headlights, heater, wipers on the engine is running most of the time.

MrDoodles · 19th March 2012, 18:39

You may find this interesting!

http://greenhellblog.com/2009/06/22/...en-is-a-prius/

Kearton · 19th March 2012, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Freebyrd

... It's all very well running on batteries, but on the night-shift in winter, with headlights, heater, wipers on the engine is running most of the time.

It always surprises me that cars of this sort don't have lots of solar cells fitted, e.g. all over the roof, on the parcel shelf and in a panel on the top of the dashboard, to enable then to recover a bit of charge whilst sitting on the drive, in a car park etc. doing nothing.

In fact, given that most cars now have security systems running when parked, it would make sense it they too had a solar cell fitted to cover at least the drain of the alarm / immobiliser and possibly top-up the battery in Winter.

Regards,
Kearton

oldcarguy · 19th March 2012, 19:14

Top Gear did a comparison around there track against a BMW M5 and the Prius used more fuel.

Colonel Mustard · 19th March 2012, 20:20

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Originally Posted by Freebyrd

We have had two of them for works cars since May 2011. Both have covered 35000 odd miles since. They are not popular, nor are they particularly economical. Both cars replaced Ford Focus 1800 diesels and they were cheaper to run. Every drop of fuel is accounted for, as is milage and an easy comparison between Focus and Prius shows the Focus's were more economical on fuel. Very basic inside and not too comfortable.
I's all very well running on batteries, but on the nightshift in winter, with headlights, heater, wipers on the engine is running most of the time.

Are you able to share the average mpgs of both types of car?

Are they mostly motorway miles?

mark d3 · 19th March 2012, 20:20

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Originally Posted by Johnny the Fox

Colleague has just bought one,what are peoples views.Discuss

views? they are totally stupid i would be embarrassed to drive one i would have no issues with torching one or playing conkers with one top gear style

Dave Goody · 19th March 2012, 21:56

A hybrid is normally a cross between 2 breeds, a Prius is a cross between a car and a wardrobe from Scandinavia

Freebyrd · 19th March 2012, 23:12

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Originally Posted by Colonel Mustard

Are you able to share the average mpgs of both types of car?

Are they mostly motorway miles?

Only used in and around town, 24 hours a day. I can check the log books for the cars some time soon and give the exact MPG, it's around 35-38 MPG.

James.uk · 19th March 2012, 23:34

I saw one recently in a car park, and was surprised at how big they are! Not at all what I expected for an Eco friendly vehicle....

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cejsmith · 20th March 2012, 08:42

My wife had one a few years ago , it wasn't exciting but it was comfortable and certainly better built and more reliable than our 75's/ZT.

Great on car tax and very low P11 D costs and cheap to service. It's more a white good than a car , but for alot of people thats all they want.

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Freebyrd Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,667 Thanks: 992 Thanked 384 Times in 277 Posts	We have had two of them for works cars since May 2011. Both have covered 35000 odd miles since. They are not popular, nor are they particularly economical. Both cars replaced Ford Focus 1800 diesels and they were cheaper to run. Every drop of fuel is accounted for, as is milage and an easy comparison between Focus and Prius shows the Focus's were more economical on fuel. Very basic inside and not too comfortable. I's all very well running on batteries, but on the nightshift in winter, with headlights, heater, wipers on the engine is running most of the time.

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	I saw one recently in a car park, and was surprised at how big they are! Not at all what I expected for an Eco friendly vehicle.... ...

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cejsmith Avid contributor rover 75 tourer 1.8T (04 model year) MG TF 160 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: milton keynes Posts: 117 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My wife had one a few years ago , it wasn't exciting but it was comfortable and certainly better built and more reliable than our 75's/ZT. Great on car tax and very low P11 D costs and cheap to service. It's more a white good than a car , but for alot of people thats all they want.