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Prius is the Most attractive luxury car in Japan survey.

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by prius04, Feb 23, 2005.

  1. prius04

    prius04 New Member

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    Came across this article while surfing today:

    "TOYOTA PRIUS IS MOST ATTRACTIVE LUXURY CAR: JAPAN SURVEY
    Publish Date : 2/23/2005 10:45:00 PM

    Toyota Motor Corp.'s Prius gasoline-electric hybrid automobile is the most attractive luxury car, according to results of a consumer survey by Nikkei Research Inc.

    Honda Motor Co.'s (TSE:7267) Odyssey minivan came in second, followed by Toyota's Estima minivan and Celsior sedan. Japanese cars took the top four slots in the overall standings......"

    Full article below
    http://www.moneyplans.net/frontend1-verify-7085.html
     
    #1 prius04, Feb 23, 2005
  2. hdrygas

    hdrygas New Member

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    I am move'n on up! I drive a luxury car. 8) My first luxury car. Does this mean I am getting old? :lol:
     
    #2 hdrygas, Feb 23, 2005
  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Wow... Prius.. a luxury car? shows you that luxury doesn't mean a leather-equipped car. It even beat the LS430 (Celsior).
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Feb 23, 2005
  4. andyprius

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    In 1968 I drove a tiny Japanese truck to move my furniture while stationed at Yokota AFB. Once inside the cabin I was bent over and cramped. So the Japanese have a different concept of Luxury than we do, probably they are looking at the total concept. Personally I agree with them!
     
    #4 andyprius, Feb 24, 2005
  5. Robert Taylor

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    I consider my Prius a luxury car except for the totally poor tires.
     
    #5 Robert Taylor, Feb 24, 2005
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