Posted on 07/31/2016 8:10:22 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
Loving my powerful new Dodge Challenger. I see a Prius and just shake my head. Enjoy your crapmobile greenie. I am loving my gorgeous muscle car.
I heard Corollas and Camrys have the least time spent in repair shops.
(According to Scotty Kilmer on YouTube)
Define “value”.
Nope. Propaganda. I have several family mechanics and each say modern Toyotas are no worse or better and older Toyotas were much worse.
Really?
Oh well.
I have a fifteen year old Ford Taurus that I’m very happy with.
I’m gonna hate when it needs replacing.
Some years back a car magazine did have an economy race London to Paris (?), a diesel BMW did win it!
Our son has one of the infamous VW TDI’s, at higher highway speeds (70+) I think he has the edge.
Stop and go or local driving, Prius wins.
SMART
MPG
34 39
combined
city/hwy city hwy
2.8 gal/100 mi
Only a two seater!
Our Prius V seats 5, Canada and Euro it is seven seats!
Tis a thing of beauty!
If used to, say, haul your quarter horses.
That would require a much different vehicle type.
Perhaps a tradesman with the day’s material to be installed.
The value would be derived from the profits of the project.
Thanks! It was a fun build.
But usually a car is just transportation.
Never heard of a Prius Hater. Is that the new Boogieman?
The only issue I have against any Electric or Hybrid Vehicle is the Tax Credit given out by the Government, Federal and State to those who purchase one.
The Car Company benefits and the person who chooses to Buy or Lease the Car benefits. The Taxpayer, not so much.
I don’t work and pay Taxes so somebody else can make a Down Payment on a Car using my Money.
I do not care what anyone else chooses to spend THEIR OWN MONEY on. Not my problem until the Government makes it my problem.
In my exposure a Prius is a well made, economical car for people who really aren’t all that into cars. Reasonably roomy, the tech is tried and true, very reliable. But they’re dull as dirt for anyone who enjoys driving.
There is more to “value” than money.
I merely said that we saw a Tesla driving on the road - I know about the taxpayers subsidizing that company which should not be allowed.
The Ford non-Lithium-ion batteries do great. The video below shows that at 230,000 miles in a taxi, the whole pack was holding 85% of the original charge. Should be good for a while.
My girlfriend had one. It was ok and the mileage was nice, BUT THE CVT TRANNIES SUCK!!
I see, wouldn’t have one.
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