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I just went a little over 1000 miles in my 3 week old 2004, so I just figured I'd post some observations and musings. I should note that of those 1000 miles, 200 were put on by service when my Prius died.
Positives:
* Passing power is much stronger than I had anticpated. I have no trouble passing people on the highways.
* The nav system has really proven itself to be quite a valuable option. I've found ways home from work that I just didn't know existed. Despite it's fondness for routing me thru gangland wherever possible, I've had no issues with it.
* I've just hit 430 miles on my last tank, with 2 bars left. The MFD says I'm averaging 49.4 MPG. Not bad at all.
* The stereo, while not a thumper, is pretty crisp. Turning up the bass a little helps.
* The bluetooth speakerphone functionality is great. The prius's understanding of the bluetooth protocol, as it relates to the address book (vCard) is somewhat braindead I think.
Negatives:
* Don't get near trucks on the expressway if you're moving over 65mph. Just don't. I'm not sure if it's the 15" tires, or the weight, or a combination of both, but you'll do a little unintended weaving. Maybe a tire upgrade would help.
* No auto door locking.
Overall, I'm pretty happy, with the exception of the car dying in traffic on me.
Anyone else have anything to add?
Positives:
* Passing power is much stronger than I had anticpated. I have no trouble passing people on the highways.
* The nav system has really proven itself to be quite a valuable option. I've found ways home from work that I just didn't know existed. Despite it's fondness for routing me thru gangland wherever possible, I've had no issues with it.
* I've just hit 430 miles on my last tank, with 2 bars left. The MFD says I'm averaging 49.4 MPG. Not bad at all.
* The stereo, while not a thumper, is pretty crisp. Turning up the bass a little helps.
* The bluetooth speakerphone functionality is great. The prius's understanding of the bluetooth protocol, as it relates to the address book (vCard) is somewhat braindead I think.
Negatives:
* Don't get near trucks on the expressway if you're moving over 65mph. Just don't. I'm not sure if it's the 15" tires, or the weight, or a combination of both, but you'll do a little unintended weaving. Maybe a tire upgrade would help.
* No auto door locking.
Overall, I'm pretty happy, with the exception of the car dying in traffic on me.