Opinions Wanted Please

qbee42 · 05-01-2006, 08:38 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(MyPria @ Apr 29 2006, 01:26 PM) [snapback]247213[/snapback]</div>

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I don't know what the Prius profile is. I traded a BMW X5 for the Prius and I'm a very conservative Christian with enough money to fuel a X5. I fell in love with the car the first time I test drove it. My spouse thought I lost my mind, but now he wants a Prius too. The car makes driving fun again. And it doesn't hurt that it helps the environment and is easy on gas fillups. The car has given me a bit of liberal earth consciousness that I honestly didn't have before and I'm very proud of it. After all, God gave us this planet and it is our duty to take care of it.
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Is that your other car pictured in your avatar? What sort of mileage do you get with it, and does it use regular or premium swamp plants?

Tom

richard schumacher · 05-01-2006, 09:17 AM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(TidelandTravis @ Apr 29 2006, 01:50 AM) [snapback]247107[/snapback]</div>

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I miss my luxury and sports cars... and frankly the novelty of the prius has worn off. I hate the car, but I promised myself that I'd keep it for one year. [...] I'd rather have the new diesel mercedes than a prius anyday.
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This is worth pursuing. Why did you buy a Prius? How long did you consider it before buying? How long did you wait for delivery?

goodsam · 05-01-2006, 09:19 AM

My other car is a Supra TT. Love the Prius.

savingtheearth · 05-01-2006, 10:01 AM

My previous car was a BMW 745i- a lot different than a Prius. I love my Prius. I can't compare the two cars however. One is a gas engine sports sedan- one is a hypbrid engine. Clearly its not going to have the pick up, sterring etc of an $80,000 car- so comparing the two is not smart. Solely looking at the Prius for what it is-- it is an amazing car- that is not a novelty. If you care about the environment and want to drive a car that supports that- a car with all kinds of technology and is fun- get the Prius- but don't compare apples and oranges.

clifford · 05-01-2006, 09:55 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Apr 28 2006, 06:37 PM) [snapback]246898[/snapback]</div>

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i've been driving a prius for just over a year. i still love that car.

i also don't fit the typical hybrid owner profile. but i don't care, and i still enjoy driving way more than i ever did before.

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Not sure I know what the typical hybrid owner profile is?

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05-01-2006, 09:19 AM	#33
goodsam Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 38 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My other car is a Supra TT. Love the Prius.

05-01-2006, 10:01 AM	#34
savingtheearth Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: LA Posts: 70 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My previous car was a BMW 745i- a lot different than a Prius. I love my Prius. I can't compare the two cars however. One is a gas engine sports sedan- one is a hypbrid engine. Clearly its not going to have the pick up, sterring etc of an $80,000 car- so comparing the two is not smart. Solely looking at the Prius for what it is-- it is an amazing car- that is not a novelty. If you care about the environment and want to drive a car that supports that- a car with all kinds of technology and is fun- get the Prius- but don't compare apples and oranges.