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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 4:45 pm
Post subject: Considering a Prius....But Still Have Questions
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I'm considering purchasing a Prius to replace my 2001 Subaru Forester.
I'm considering a "fully-loaded" model (ie - Option Combo #6). Although
I haven't gone for a test drive yet, I've been reading through websites
and this newsgroup, and can't find answers to a few questions:

1. What effect, if any, do all of the accessories in a "fully-loaded"
model such as this have on the batteries/performance/fuel mileage, etc?

2. Summers get pretty hot around here (Central Virginia). How is the
AC in the Prius, particularly when driving in bumper-to-bumper traffic?
(In other words, during periods of running almost exclusively under
electrical power).

3. How is the interior's road/wind noise at highway speed?

4. I have satellite radio in my Forester and would like to have it
installed in the Prius (by a 3rd party if Toyota doesn't offer it). Is
that feasible or does the hybrid technology (and its associated wiring)
present problems in doing this?

Thanks!

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 4:45 pm
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 8:06 pm
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Let me add for the satellite radio, it's also available from Priusxm.com

I had a Sirius starbase installed below the display screen in the little
compartment. So I have an integrated XM and an FM Modulated Sirius unit. (I
spend a lot of time in the car). As for the A/C, bumper-to-bumper traffic,
does cause the hybrid battery to run down in about 20 minutes. At that time,
the gas engine kicks on.

The optimal temperature for gas mileage is 60-70. When it hits the 80-100
range, the A/C runs more frequently. I average about 45mpg during my daily
commute. My record was 49mpg going 74mph back from FL. Although these
figures are not near the EPA's, they are far better than anything else out
there with realistic driving conditions. BTW, I have a "lead foot" and
higher speeds (over 55) do adversly affect gas mileage.
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 9:35 pm
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Jonathan Kaplan wrote:

> Let me add for the satellite radio, it's also available from Priusxm.com
>
> I had a Sirius starbase installed below the display screen in the little
> compartment. So I have an integrated XM and an FM Modulated Sirius unit. (I
> spend a lot of time in the car). As for the A/C, bumper-to-bumper traffic,
> does cause the hybrid battery to run down in about 20 minutes. At that time,
> the gas engine kicks on.
>
> The optimal temperature for gas mileage is 60-70. When it hits the 80-100
> range, the A/C runs more frequently. I average about 45mpg during my daily
> commute. My record was 49mpg going 74mph back from FL. Although these
> figures are not near the EPA's, they are far better than anything else out
> there with realistic driving conditions. BTW, I have a "lead foot" and
> higher speeds (over 55) do adversly affect gas mileage.
>
>
Thanks for the response(s).

Hmmm....I currently have Sirius satllite radio and would prefer to stay
with it. Is there any way to have Sirius integrated into the stereo set-up?
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 10:18 pm
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Both Coastaletech www.coastaletech.com and www.priusxm.com are coming out
with integrated Sirius kits. They too use the Toyota Sirius tuner units,
with custom made cables for the Prius.


<BRH> wrote in message
> Jonathan Kaplan wrote:
>
>> Let me add for the satellite radio, it's also available from Priusxm.com
>>
>> I had a Sirius starbase installed below the display screen in the little
>> compartment. So I have an integrated XM and an FM Modulated Sirius unit.
>> (I spend a lot of time in the car). As for the A/C, bumper-to-bumper
>> traffic, does cause the hybrid battery to run down in about 20 minutes.
>> At that time, the gas engine kicks on.
>>
>> The optimal temperature for gas mileage is 60-70. When it hits the 80-100
>> range, the A/C runs more frequently. I average about 45mpg during my
>> daily commute. My record was 49mpg going 74mph back from FL. Although
>> these figures are not near the EPA's, they are far better than anything
>> else out there with realistic driving conditions. BTW, I have a "lead
>> foot" and higher speeds (over 55) do adversly affect gas mileage.
> Thanks for the response(s).
>
> Hmmm....I currently have Sirius satllite radio and would prefer to stay
> with it. Is there any way to have Sirius integrated into the stereo
> set-up?
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2005 10:55 pm
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My record was 49mpg going 74mph back from FL. Although these
> figures are not near the EPA's, they are far better than anything else out
> there with realistic driving conditions. BTW, I have a "lead foot" and
> higher speeds (over 55) do adversly affect gas mileage.

I've go just of 5000 miles on my 2005 Level 6. My worst mileage on a tank
of gas was slightly above 47. My best mileage on a tank was slightly above
54. These tanks include highway and city miles over a temperature range
from -15F last February to +90F on the last tank. I always drive the speed
limit (55 in MN on two-lane roads) and when I do drive on the interstate (70
in MN) I usually drive between 55 and 60.
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