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Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by HyperFX, Jan 21, 2012.

  1. HyperFX

    HyperFX NIMFY (not in my front yard)

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    I bought the Prius a couple of months ago and still love to drive it. The main reason I decided to purchase the vehicle was to avoid expensive gasoline prices.

    On my first test drive I completely annoyed my Toyota salesman by pretending to be on a Star Trek spaceship. I couldn't help the similarities because when the engine shuts off and we began to "float" down the street I thought we were going to fly away. Im still getting accustomed to driving without an engine noise. One last note: I also drive my Prius like a spaceship, at warp speeds. My Prius has reached 138 mph on a closed course so if someone says the pruis is a slow car, don't believe them. Ok bye everyone. Beam me up Scotty...
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    (On a closed course. Do not try this on public roads.)
     
    #1 HyperFX, Jan 21, 2012
  2. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    138? Seriously?
     
    #2 TonyPSchaefer, Jan 21, 2012
  3. hill

    hill High Fiber Member

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    Maybe this is DocWillie's son !!

    If not, they may need to meet e/other.

    Anyway ... Welcome!
     
    #3 hill, Jan 21, 2012
  4. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

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    i used to tell my nephew's it was a spaceship. at 4 and 6 years old, thry bought it hook, line and sinker. give me warp speed, scotty!:D
     
    #4 bisco, Jan 21, 2012
  5. cycledrum

    cycledrum PSOCSOASP

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    Show us video ....

    3rd Gen Prius does not reach 138 MPH indicated or actual. Maybe 110 give or take a couple.
     
    #5 cycledrum, Jan 21, 2012
  6. scramjett

    scramjett New Member

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    Maybe he's a gear head and figured out how to disable the speed limiter?
     
    #6 scramjett, Jan 24, 2012
  7. jdcollins5

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    The Gen III Prius (2010+) is computer speed limited to 112-113 mph to protect MG2 from overspeed. If he were to disable the speed limit and made it to 138 mph he would be replacing the transaxle shortly afterwards.
     
    #7 jdcollins5, Jan 24, 2012
  8. The Electric Me

    The Electric Me Go Speed Go!

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    Ground Control to Major Tom...

    Slow Down!
     
    #8 The Electric Me, Jan 24, 2012
  9. PearlJammer

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    Had mine up to 100 the other day. So quiet and stable it felt like 55.
     
    #9 PearlJammer, Jan 24, 2012
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