Todd6571

I will most likely purchase my first HS 250 H tomorrow in Southern California. It is a white 2010 with advanced technology. I'll be sure to let you know what I think!

Magellan55

Congrats! It's a fine car. Just turned 100k on my 2010, and she still looks new. I plan to give it to my girls for high school / college (they are currently 12). One O2 sensor gone bad in 7 years of ownership. And welcome to our very exclusive club!

Todd6571

Thanks, Magellan. There's a lot of helpful information on here that I'm grateful for.

Off I go to take a look at it.

Todd6571

I bought it. Drove it around in LA yesterday and it was a great test for the car and me. I think it's fantastic. It'll take me awhile to learn to use everything, but I don't know when I've been happier about a car purchase. Now for a quick cruise to Minnesota.

Todd6571

I drove the hs from South Pasadena to Minnesota in two days. No issues. I really like this car. Probably averaged 35 mpg. Lower on the 80 mph interstates, higher on roads with speed limit of 65 or lower.

TheAirman

Congrats !!

Only 35 mpg's??? Now it's time to learn to hypermile and bump that up to the low 40's !!!

Todd6571

I learned to hypermile when I had a Prius a few years ago (this is my fourth hybrid), but I don't think it would be effective at 80 mph. I think I will easily make the 40 mpg crowd at more reasonable speeds. I really like the tech package features. I used the LKA a lot.

Todd6571

UPDATE... I've added about 9000 miles since March, and it's a great car, just as I thought. No problems, and it's getting about 39mpg in summer driving.

Time to search the tire threads, because with all of these miles added, it'll be time for tires this fall.