Sayonara Prius, Ciao Fiat ;)

^thats why this is so sad. You have PRIUS owners making fun of a car. Shows you how sexy it is.

We're all joking anyway. Sorta.

 

i'm sure you'll be welcome with open arms at fiatchat, but we'll miss you, ya big lug!

 

Borat's not going to need to pay extra for the "pussy magnet" with that little beauty. LOL I love it!

 

Yep, pretty high prices compared to the US, but pretty low compared with much of Europe. We're typically only about 10% to 15% higher than Canada, so in global terms not all that bad. Europe is where the real killer prices are, over $8 US/gal in UK and almost $10 US/gal in Norway..

The "high" price of petrol here has not been enough to deter people from buying large 4WD's though. According to a recent report their sales are up another 17% this year, with one in three passenger cars sold in Australia in the last 12 months being a 4WD or SUV.

 

The mobile guy who does paint recon work for Maita could probably refinish your hood for $200-300.

MB860 ?

 

The body shop said they would charge $200 per panel. At this point I need the hood, both front fenders and the bumper cover. I'll likely do it someday. I put the 17s back on today and this thing looks so much better!

Dolce, don't take our jibes to heart man. We like you around here.

 

Let us know if it irritates you to have your gas engine idling whenever stopped. I'd steam a little under the collar with long stop lights and the Accord Coupe.

Do you get an instantaneous fuel economy gage? I hated not having one in the coupe, but now I've got plenty to keep entertained with in Prius, weeee. :cheer2:

 

The Prius is one of those cars that's good in traffic, but not super engaging to drive.

The HSD was great while waiting for someone at the train station or fighting a traffic jam. But in other situations, the HSD gives new meaning to the term, 'slushbox.'

If it's anything like my Fit, I can see why the OP might purchase the car he did. I definitely wish my car got a bit better mileage and didn't idle when stopped. But I also like the directness and responsiveness of the drivetrain, especially when using the paddle shifters. And I love the instantaneous MPG gauge, huge hatch opening, ample cargo space, and short wheelbase. Oh, and the way the NAV doesn't lock out while the car is in motion.

It's always a trade-off.

 

Should have put lowering springs, a rear sway bar and 17"-18" wheels. It totally transforms the feeling of the car.

 

I think the Prius has a dorky image in Australia. When I told some of my Aussie mates that I'd got one they all laughed, whereas here I get the odd joke made but with the cost of petrol as it is they also see why I got it.

Now if I were 17 (and not double that) I might be easily influenced by my mates ridicule and go for something more mainstream. Still think it's more of a babe magnet than a Fiat though Perhaps a magnet for 'thinking' girls - which is no bad thing.

 

ok looking at post one ... from a distance its a prius to me and not sexy at all..
dont think th prius is sexy bit that fiat is nothing better

but ofcourse what is sexy is a persons own thing

 

At 17, and on your second car nonetheless, your Fiat is a lot more sexy than my Honda Elite motor scooter I drove when I was your age.

 

OK

 

the prius is NOT sexy...my Legend on the other hand, is

 

If you were wanting a so-called "chick magnet," that dated 90's styling probably won't do it either. It reminds me of a mid-90's Ford Taurus wagon. Seriously, sexy is as sexy does, but sexy doesn't do a Punto.