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What is your #1 Fave thing about your Prius?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by rufaro, Jul 22, 2006.

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  1. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Godiva @ Jul 22 2006, 10:28 AM) [snapback]290525[/snapback]</div>
    And yet the variable transmission is a crazy, convoluted, clunky thing compared to an EV. (no, I can't help myself, thanks for asking). I agree that the trans is the best in an ICE vehicle that I've ever used. But once you go electric, it is tough to move backwards.

    OK... so my real answer for this thread before I get clubbed is: The shifter. Still more complicated than an EV (forward, reverse - nothing else) but laid out perfectly for this vehicle (that also reaquires a Neutral) in my opinion.
     
    #21 darelldd, Jul 22, 2006
  2. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(darelldd @ Jul 22 2006, 02:21 PM) [snapback]290551[/snapback]</div>
    darell, you smug bastard.... <_< ;)
     
    #22 galaxee, Jul 22, 2006
  3. Cheap!

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(galaxee @ Jul 22 2006, 10:22 AM) [snapback]290474[/snapback]</div>
    That is only because Darelldd has made us all aware that it is just not good enough! :rolleyes:
     
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  4. FloridaShark

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    My favorite thing is the grin that comes across my face when my fellow employees now tell me I was smart to buy a Prius. It took me eight months to get it and many of them told me I was crazy to wait that long for a car and gas prices will never get high enough to justify the cost. Now many of them say their next car or SUV will be a hybrid. That's really the best thing. B)
     
    #24 FloridaShark, Jul 22, 2006
  5. scruopec

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    The key!!! no more digging thru my purse!!!
    The color!
    its mine !
     
    #25 scruopec, Jul 22, 2006
  6. pirateprius

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    Love the SKS - hate digging those keys out of my purse. Now I keep my house and office keys on a separate small ring and hardly ever have to go for the big ring of keys. Also love not having the engine running when I'm stopped, but guess that must be one of those PC things that doesn't qualify. And of course I love my beautiful black color.
     
    #26 pirateprius, Jul 22, 2006
  7. huskers

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    1. gas mileage, 2. no key needed, 3. screen showing everything :)
     
    #27 huskers, Jul 22, 2006
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    still waiting for the hack for uploadable mp3 horntones.
     
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  9. dbotello

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    Really that it is mine.

    Seriously, that it makes me look forward to my commute.
     
    #29 dbotello, Jul 22, 2006
  10. rufaro

    rufaro WeePoo, Gen II

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jaguaraja @ Jul 22 2006, 07:05 PM) [snapback]290723[/snapback]</div>
    Me too--I got dibs on the Shark music from Jaws...specially now that DH installed my Shark Fin antenna today, for which he gets all kinds of good dh awards, given the heat--over 100, which is NOT normal for this part of Northern Calif. BUT , since he & 18yo son are off on a mini grand tour of Europe on Tues for about 3wks, as HS grad pres for kid and bonding time for dad (how many more yrs is kid gonna wanna hang out w/ dad?), and my contribution to the gift is NOT going with them! So--they both have lotsa stuff to do before Bruce & I'll take them to the airport on Tues.! B)
     
    #30 rufaro, Jul 22, 2006
  11. pirateprius

    pirateprius New Member

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    Why didn't I think of that as a HS graduation gift. My brat got new wheels and rims for his Toyota Matrix, but it would have been a nice gift to myself to get rid of him for a while. And if I sent DH with him, it would be just me and the pets, now that would be really nice. :rolleyes:
     
    #31 pirateprius, Jul 22, 2006
  12. BT Tech

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    For me the thing is not having to search for the damn key!! I just get in the car push the power button and I am off!!

    It's kind of like driving an appliance!! :)
     
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  13. rufaro

    rufaro WeePoo, Gen II

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pirateprius @ Jul 22 2006, 08:07 PM) [snapback]290755[/snapback]</div>
    Creativity, as we await the empty nest, RULES! :D
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(mastergunnera8 @ Jul 22 2006, 07:01 AM) [snapback]290452[/snapback]</div>
    And that answers my question: How do I get those lights to work. I guess I have to open the mirror door.
     
    #34 harper42, Jul 22, 2006
  15. pirateprius

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rufaro @ Jul 22 2006, 11:23 PM) [snapback]290768[/snapback]</div>
    Guess I need some lessons. :D
     
    #35 pirateprius, Jul 22, 2006
  16. rufaro

    rufaro WeePoo, Gen II

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pirateprius @ Jul 22 2006, 08:30 PM) [snapback]290775[/snapback]</div>
    I am going to have THREE BLISSFULLY peaceful weeks during which to think up some more...I'll keep you posted Pirate! B)
     
    #36 rufaro, Jul 22, 2006
  17. pirateprius

    pirateprius New Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rufaro @ Jul 22 2006, 11:32 PM) [snapback]290776[/snapback]</div>
    Enjoy your peace and quiet. I hope you don't spend all of the time sorting, packing, and shipping the wee pris.
     
    #37 pirateprius, Jul 23, 2006
  18. rufaro

    rufaro WeePoo, Gen II

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(pirateprius @ Jul 22 2006, 09:20 PM) [snapback]290796[/snapback]</div>
    Oh, but you see, that is part of the beauty of the system--if kid'd been here, I'd've ended up feeling obligated to pay him to help... :lol:
     
    #38 rufaro, Jul 23, 2006
  19. hjon71

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    Gee guys, What about a climate control that actually controls the climate BY ITSELF. Just set your temp.and never touch it again. Any other cars do that?
     
    #39 hjon71, Jul 23, 2006
  20. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    My favorite thing is the powertrain itself -- Hybrid Synergy Drive. I like how smooth and quiet and responsiveness the thing is! Driving on very hilly highway was a breeze and didn't feel like a 4 cyl at all.

    Dennis
     
    #40 usbseawolf2000, Jul 23, 2006
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