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Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Mark A. Cooper, Jan 12, 2017.

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  1. Mark A. Cooper

    Mark A. Cooper Junior Member

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    I have had my 2016 Prius 4 since March and I love it. I often forget how fast it is in 'Power' mode, it averages 62.5 mpg on Eco. However my friends give me shit for it, I am the bunt of the jokes. I was a BMW driver for 10 years. They even stuck a Hillary sticker on the back. :( Has anyone ever tried another hybrid such as the Mercedes S Class Hybrid. The manufacture claim all sorts of miracles with mileage.
     
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  2. JimboPalmer

    JimboPalmer Tsar of all the Rushers

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    Your car is fine, time to upgrade to new 'friends'.
     
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    What a bunch of jag offs. Don't let them get to you please.

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
    #3 bigmichaelkim, Jan 12, 2017
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    alanclarkeau Senior Member

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    No - I'd stick with the PRIUS if you want to save $$$ - an S Class is well out of my price range.

    Unless you wanted to investigate a Plug-In? Or i3 with range extender?
     
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  5. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Well you'll be the one laughing when you have extra spending money (or savings!) in 5 years.
     
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  6. Moving Right Along

    Moving Right Along Senior Member

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    If you've got the kind of money to afford a Mercedes hybrid, you could probably get a Tesla Model S and watch your friends drool over that.

    But if your friends have an actual problem with a car you love, then JimboPalmer is right: you need new friends.
     
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    Some of my friends are the same way and like to crack jokes about my car. Occasionally I will as well. Just don't let it bother you or share a laugh with them and enjoy your car!
     
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  8. ETC(SS)

    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    When gas is $2.25 a gallon, people laugh at Priuses.
    When gas is $5 a gallon and up, they overpay for them.

    Me?
    I don't give anybody the power to influence my car buying decisions, before or after the purchase.


    Good Luck!
     
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    bisco cookie crumbler

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    the s class hybrid is a miracle, actually doubles the mileage! from 6 to 12 mpg.:cool:
     
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    Mercy Be!
     
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