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Thoughts from driving a rental

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Stev0, Oct 16, 2012.

  1. Stev0

    Stev0 Honorary Hong Kong Cavalier

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    The 2006 Magnetic Grey is in the shop (branch fell, denting roof), and I have a Ford Mommymobile while it's in the shop. Here are my thoughts:


    I have to actively press the button on the fob to unlock it? How cute.

    I have to actually put the key in to drive it? How quaint.

    No backup camera? This sucks.

    No beep reminding me I'm backing up? What is this, a Model T?

    Damn, this uses a lot of gas!

    Oh, yeah, I have to actively put it in Park when I turn the engine off. I'm surprised there isn't an 8-track player in here.
     
    #1 Stev0, Oct 16, 2012
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  2. usnavystgc

    usnavystgc Die Hard DIYer and Ebike enthusiast.

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    That's funny.
     
    #2 usnavystgc, Oct 16, 2012
  3. gmcneil05

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    I have a Z06 I don't even like to get in from the Prius. All the shifting and having to put the key in the ignition is such a pain.
     
    #3 gmcneil05, Oct 16, 2012
  4. Nortnarg

    Nortnarg Prius~To go before

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    I used to have a car that you actually had to insert the key into the outside of the door to unlock. 8(
     
    #4 Nortnarg, Oct 18, 2012
  5. Britprius

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    I had a courtesy car while my Prius was in for some paintwork. The car they gave me was a Chevrolet Spark, this car was the worst car I have ever driven. Had to be rowed along with the gear lever, to maintain any reasonable speed up hill with three passengers had to turn off the aircon. Fuel consumption was terrible and the noise level was such that you could not hold a reasonable level of conversation. After two weeks I was really glad to get my car back.
     
    #5 Britprius, Oct 18, 2012
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