The Lexus Prius Model

[bac]

Originally Posted by dallas27

or the lexus model assuming it doesnt' cost too darn much

How much of a premium would you be willing to pay ... all other things being equal?

... Brad

[fthorn]

Originally Posted by patsparks

Run-flat tyres are heavy and it is rotating mass at the perimeter of the wheel, bad.
I like the 4 door convenience but there is a place for 2 doors I guess.
I'd like to see a hybrid MR2, grrr, road burner.

Okay, like many MINI owners do, NO SPARE and just carry fix-a-flat. The MINI is the car I desire. But only 4 seat belts.

[dallas27]

Originally Posted by bac

How much of a premium would you be willing to pay ... all other things being equal?

... Brad

Well i'm expecting a price around 35. Really it depends on just how much better it is than the Toyota prius.

If it doens't have the lithium and better MPG or plug in capability, I will probably lean toward the toyata.

I'm willing to pay 10k more to get luxry, handling, and maybe a more advanced battery.

[SureValla]

Originally Posted by fthorn

If anything, I'd like to see a more stripper version of the Prius. I'm a 'base' sort of guy. All these power windows, locks, mirrors and such are too much for me.

then you clearly dont want a prius, try the local bicycle shop

prius is about the future, its about new technology; power everything.

[fthorn]

Well, I'd like some other sort of "-us", perhaps. If not a Pri, maybe the stripper model could be the Joe-us, or Com-us; has that blue collar ring to it.

[brighamwj]

Originally Posted by fthorn

Well, I'd like some other sort of "-us", perhaps. If not a Pri, maybe the stripper model could be the Joe-us, or Com-us; has that blue collar ring to it.

Joe-us Shmo-us - no Lexus. Hilarious - But I still like the electronics and probably would do 35 if the performance and efficiency (power-train - Li combo) was worth the extra ducets.

The volt is going to be wearing a very blue colar bow-tie? Someday...

[wchardin]

I would like the Lexus hybrid to have the styling of the IS sedan. I had an IS250 and loved everything about it except for the unusable backseat. It was fun to drive and very comfortable.

[Genoz World]

isn't it true that in japan, there is NO such thing as LEXUS, INFINITY or ACURA?

[KandyRedCoi]

Originally Posted by bac

Why do you want a Prius with a $10,000 Lexus badge tacked on it?

... Brad

already have a prius and my gf wants to replace her GS350 with another Lexus

btw: whats the expected MPG on that bad boy???

[Tideland Prius]

Originally Posted by Genoz World

isn't it true that in japan, there is NO such thing as LEXUS, INFINITY or ACURA?

A few years ago, yes.

Lexus was launched in Japan in 05 or 06. Infiniti and Acura are soon to follow. I mean, they already have the cars there anyway, it's just that they're badged as Toyotas, Nissans and Hondas instead.