The Prius driver's version of hell

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(abq sfr @ Sep 7 2007, 06:44 AM) [snapback]508533[/snapback]</div>

Thats not so bad. Real hell would be having to drive one of those H1's instead of a Prius.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(abq sfr @ Sep 7 2007, 09:44 AM) [snapback]508533[/snapback]</div>

If I can't go more than 7 mph, then the 70 mph speed limit doesn't really matter.

If the lights are 1/4 mile apart, then I should be able to see the next one and perhaps time it a bit so I don't have to use the brakes (especially if nobody is getting much higher than 7 mph anyhow), so I shouldn't really need the regen. (Unless of course the lights change randomly, or worse yet, the lights are set up to time me and make sure I always have to stop.

I don't mind the H1 in front of me so much, because I can draft behind him ( at 7 mph? <_< ).

I just ignore the H1 behind me, heck I'm probably his personal hell

It's the A/C and the uphill that are the real killers.

I'm assuming the NAV must not be working since the spouse thinks I'm lost, is there a dealer nearby that can fix it? Is the car still within the warrantee time period and miles? I assume not. :huh:

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(abq sfr @ Sep 7 2007, 10:44 AM) [snapback]508533[/snapback]</div>

Lone Prius on the freeway full of large SUV's, no exit for 100 miles, and a blinking pip.

PA P

 

Let's see my typical drive:

Endless traffic lights 1/4 mile apart (or stop signs): check

130 degrees so your AC is sucking up your ICE: Not 130, but muggy enough so the AC runs constantly; I'll call this a check.

ts ALL uphill: Coming back, it's more uphill than not; going there, even though it's a lot of downhill, my engine is still warming up, so it doesn't matter.


OMG, I live in Hell!

 

worst of all would be having to sell the prius...

 

Driving in Portland, OR. Of course that really isn't specific to the Prius but having recently gone through that excruciating experience I thought I'd through that out there.

 

The 2017 prius ships with a small cold fusion reactor, and never needs refueling. By government mandate it is only available for drivers of the Hummer H1, as a trade-in.

Alternate hell: Toyota contracts Microsoft to provide the software that runs the Prius. A government "safety" recall mandates all owners have the new software installed.

Prius Heaven: Apple partners with toyota for the design of the new prius. It has a high efficiency mode that does automatic P&G, Ultracapacitors, Plug-In mode and solar panels... oh, and because that is not great enough it also has a built-in espresso machine and will give you a manicure when parked. Of course if you want one in the first year it will cost $95,000, and it can only use Exxon fuel.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Greenkeeper @ Sep 7 2007, 02:26 PM) [snapback]508663[/snapback]</div>

Unfortunately for you, Apple/Toyota cuts the price by $20k two months after you've already bought one.

Fortunately for you, they're offering you a free travel mug as compensation.

 

I think having it taken away would qualify as hell for most of us.