Automobile Club Slammin' my beloved Prius

orracle · 09-06-2007, 01:35 PM

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Excellent point, one I would not have thought of. I've had Toyotas for 8 years and they have never left me stranded anywhere. Can't say that for any of my other cars.
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I have a family plan because of kids driving. The only time one of our Toyotas needed help was when my daughter got a flat alongside the interstate. (I kept meaning to teach her how to change a tire)

Although I would have bet that if she'd waited awhile, being a blonde college student, she could have had a few volunteers for help. :P

kimgh · 09-06-2007, 01:40 PM

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I have a family plan because of kids driving. The only time one of our Toyotas needed help was when my daughter got a flat alongside the interstate. (I kept meaning to teach her how to change a tire)

Although I would have bet that if she'd waited awhile, being a blonde college student, she could have had a few volunteers for help. :P
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On the other hand, maybe it's just as well she could call AAA! Who knows what type of "volunteers" she would encounter.

AAA: Peace of mind for Dad and Mom, that's the ticket!

Stev0 · 09-06-2007, 01:49 PM

Here's another plug for Better World Club

Spoid · 09-06-2007, 02:01 PM

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I've read much worse. Funny how the Prius is considered large in Europe, but small here.
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Have you seen cars in Europe? Compared to many, it is big.

Earthling · 09-06-2007, 02:24 PM

If you drive a Honda or Toyota, AAA is a waste of money.

Why pay out for something you are very unlikely to ever need?

Harry

wiiprii · 09-06-2007, 02:29 PM

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Wouldn't be surpised if AAA uses "rental car" categories...

I mean I was looking up rental cars the other day and I was looking at Budget. Here's their categories (other companies have similar hierarchy)

Subcompact - Aveo or similar
Compact - Accent or similar (I thought the Accent's the same size as the Aveo?)
Intermediate - Focus or similar (a Focus is an intermediate car?)
Standard - G6 or similar (finally, something's correct)
Full-Size - Taurus or similar (then what's the Crown Vic or Avalon called?)
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Crown Vic, Town Car, etc are called "Luxury" - I rented a Town Car two years ago in Vancouver, BC when my wife and I took her parents up to Canada on the train from Seattle. We got in the Town Car and drove down to the ferry to Victoria. I love Town Cars, they are comfortable and quiet and are nice for how big they are. Too bad Ford won't make them anymore.

hill · 09-06-2007, 02:30 PM

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If you drive a Honda or Toyota, AAA is a waste of money.

Why pay out for something you are very unlikely to ever need?

Harry
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As for Toyota quality, I agree, and understand the point regarding breakdown unliklihood. But as someone posted above, there IS the flat tire scenerio ... and I KNOW my wife aint gona get out an take care of it. Still, I will be shopping for another company other than AAA, like 'Better World' for towing.

zenMachine · 09-06-2007, 02:52 PM

Thanks for the info on BWC. I'll definitely look into switching to them when our current AAA membership epxires.

I really don't care that much for AAA, other than the fact that I get 20% off when I buy paint at Sherwin Williams...

Boo · 09-06-2007, 05:22 PM

BTW, the Prius is a small car on the outside --- it's 3 inches shorter in length than the Corolla. It's the hatchback design that makes the interior more spacious.

But the size of small cars has grown over the years. When the Corolla and Civic first arrived in America in the late sixties, they were around 140 something inches long. Then they grew to 150 something inches (my 1987 Civic was 158 inches), then 160 something inches, then to the now 170 something inches.

TomC · 09-06-2007, 05:49 PM

My wife mostly drives the Prius as her commute vehicle, but she forgot that she used to know how to change a tire

We pay Farmers Insurance only $4.40 per 6 months for towing coverage, so you might check with your company. That was well worth it when she last had a flat, about 5 years ago 500 miles from home.

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09-06-2007, 01:49 PM	#13
Stev0 Aluminum Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 4,719 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 7	Here's another plug for Better World Club

09-06-2007, 02:24 PM	#15
Earthling Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Somewhere, NY Posts: 436 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	If you drive a Honda or Toyota, AAA is a waste of money. Why pay out for something you are very unlikely to ever need? Harry

09-06-2007, 02:52 PM	#18
zenMachine Just another Onionhead Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,402 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks for the info on BWC. I'll definitely look into switching to them when our current AAA membership epxires. I really don't care that much for AAA, other than the fact that I get 20% off when I buy paint at Sherwin Williams...

09-06-2007, 05:22 PM	#19
Boo Boola Boola Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,416 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 13	BTW, the Prius is a small car on the outside --- it's 3 inches shorter in length than the Corolla. It's the hatchback design that makes the interior more spacious. But the size of small cars has grown over the years. When the Corolla and Civic first arrived in America in the late sixties, they were around 140 something inches long. Then they grew to 150 something inches (my 1987 Civic was 158 inches), then 160 something inches, then to the now 170 something inches.

09-06-2007, 05:49 PM	#20
TomC Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 5 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	My wife mostly drives the Prius as her commute vehicle, but she forgot that she used to know how to change a tire We pay Farmers Insurance only $4.40 per 6 months for towing coverage, so you might check with your company. That was well worth it when she last had a flat, about 5 years ago 500 miles from home.