Didn't Toyota already address this?

Kacey Green · 09-03-2004, 12:34 PM

http://www.aaaworld.com/pages/articles.asp?id=281

bookrats · 09-03-2004, 01:48 PM

OK... I'm glad to see that the AAA article isn't a reprint of the "killer hybrid" hysteria articles from a few months ago.

I think they're being way overcautious, though, in their tone, given that they're aiming it at people doing home maintenance on their car. I mean, who's planning to cut through their Prius from the underside? You want a removable panel so that you can do a Fred Flintstone braking/acceleration?

The graphic is somewhat over-the-top, too. (I thought the caption should have been: "Prius! Voted Best Car of the Year by Thor!")

**TonyPSchaefer** · 09-03-2004, 01:57 PM

I would tend to believe that as long as you are not using your polished-plastic tires on a felt highway, you would never see a picture like this.

Kacey Green · 09-03-2004, 02:24 PM

ok, I thought I may have been the only one

richard schumacher · 09-03-2004, 03:11 PM

Which reminds me: cancel your AAA membership and instead join the Better World Club, which lobbies for mass transit and the environment and is endorsed by Tom and Ray (The Car Guys).

https://www.betterworldclub.com/

jchu · 09-03-2004, 03:46 PM

Thanks Richard,

Gave up our AAA membership 5 years ago when we learned about their lobbying efforts. Didn't realize that an alternative existed. When/if we decide to cough up the bucks for this will try and remember who sent us as it seem you can get credit under their affiliates program.

:idea: OR MAYBE DANNY would want to look into this as another revenue stream to support this board!!! :mrgreen:

bookrats · 09-03-2004, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TonyPSchaefer
I would tend to believe that as long as you are not using your polished-plastic tires on a felt highway, you would never see a picture like this.

:lolup:

In best Homer Simpson tones:

"Mmmmmm.... felt highway...."

Segue to dream sequence...

bookrats · 09-03-2004, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by richard schumacher
Which reminds me: cancel your AAA membership and instead join the Better World Club, the only travel club that lobbies for mass transit and the environment and is endorsed by Tom and Ray (The Car Guys).

https://www.betterworldclub.com/

Thanks for the pointer, Richard. I've been an AAA member for years, and I'm pretty shocked to read what they've been lobbying for. Not a position I agree with.

Though there must be some differing management within AAA; they have a discount for Amtrak travel, at least in the PNW.

daniel · 09-03-2004, 06:50 PM

What are they lobbying for? I've never been a member of AAA. My regular car insurance includes roadside assistance for a couple of bucks extra per six months.

Once I wanted to buy road maps from them for a trip. They would not sell them to me. You have to be a member. And they were rude to me on top of it all. I got my road maps from a bookstore. I figured if they're that rude to the general public, are they much better to their members?

InTheWASide · 09-03-2004, 10:13 PM

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Originally posted by bookrats+--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bookrats)</div>

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<!--QuoteBegin-TonyPSchaefer

Quote:

I would tend to believe that as long as you are not using your polished-plastic tires on a felt highway, you would never see a picture like this.

:lolup:

In best Homer Simpson tones:

"Mmmmmm.... felt highway...."

Segue to dream sequence...[/b]

Followed by musical interlude from the Thelma and Louise episode

"Sunshine, lollipops and..."

09-03-2004, 12:34 PM	#1
Kacey Green Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 111 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Didn't Toyota already address this? http://www.aaaworld.com/pages/articles.asp?id=281

09-03-2004, 01:48 PM	#2
bookrats Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,843 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	OK... I'm glad to see that the AAA article isn't a reprint of the "killer hybrid" hysteria articles from a few months ago. I think they're being way overcautious, though, in their tone, given that they're aiming it at people doing home maintenance on their car. I mean, who's planning to cut through their Prius from the underside? You want a removable panel so that you can do a Fred Flintstone braking/acceleration? The graphic is somewhat over-the-top, too. (I thought the caption should have been: "Prius! Voted Best Car of the Year by Thor!") __________________ "Have you ever noticed.... Anybody going slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" -- George Carlin</span> Jeff Meyer <span style=\'color:green\'>Tideland '05 AM Package, 12 November 2004

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09-03-2004, 01:57 PM	#3
TonyPSchaefer Ruler of Omicron Persei 8 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 7,688 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 4 Times in 2 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 14	I would tend to believe that as long as you are not using your polished-plastic tires on a felt highway, you would never see a picture like this.

09-03-2004, 02:24 PM	#4
Kacey Green Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 111 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	ok, I thought I may have been the only one

09-03-2004, 03:11 PM	#5
richard schumacher ichorous liquor Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 3,888 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Which reminds me: cancel your AAA membership and instead join the Better World Club, which lobbies for mass transit and the environment and is endorsed by Tom and Ray (The Car Guys). https://www.betterworldclub.com/

09-03-2004, 03:46 PM	#6
jchu Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nampa, ID Posts: 1,063 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks Richard, Gave up our AAA membership 5 years ago when we learned about their lobbying efforts. Didn't realize that an alternative existed. When/if we decide to cough up the bucks for this will try and remember who sent us as it seem you can get credit under their affiliates program. :idea: OR MAYBE DANNY would want to look into this as another revenue stream to support this board!!! :mrgreen:

09-03-2004, 06:50 PM	#9
daniel Cat Lovers Against the Bomb Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 8,589 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	What are they lobbying for? I've never been a member of AAA. My regular car insurance includes roadside assistance for a couple of bucks extra per six months. Once I wanted to buy road maps from them for a trip. They would not sell them to me. You have to be a member. And they were rude to me on top of it all. I got my road maps from a bookstore. I figured if they're that rude to the general public, are they much better to their members?