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A Confrontation
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Must be true. It's on the Internet and put there by a LEO (R).
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From MARS
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How did we get from a discussion on the advisability of confronting an intruding driver and our personal methods of protecting ourselves from said drivers to bashing the motivations of Prius drivers?
Time for me to move on to the next campfire.
Tom
Time for me to move on to the next campfire.
Tom
greenwald
New member
How did we get from a discussion on the advisability of confronting an intruding driver and our personal methods of protecting ourselves from said drivers to bashing the motivations of Prius drivers?
Time for me to move on to the next campfire.
Tom
Its all been in good fun, Tom.
Albeit, I still have no use (personal opinion here) for a Prius and all of its transparent claims.
Drive safely to the next campfire.
rob nye
Ritalin Poster Boy
Prius = Pious
I'll never forget a number of years ago on the PCH when I went to pass a Prius.
The guy actually floored it to try to prevent the pass.
As I motored away I had a laugh at the person who bought the wrong car for the way he wanted to drive, then again perhaps he felt that having the pious meant he could impose his will upon others.
I'll never forget a number of years ago on the PCH when I went to pass a Prius.
The guy actually floored it to try to prevent the pass.
As I motored away I had a laugh at the person who bought the wrong car for the way he wanted to drive, then again perhaps he felt that having the pious meant he could impose his will upon others.
darrylri
Cannonball Rider #52
I don't understand the smugness of some Prius owners, but neither do I understand the need of non-Prius owners to bash them.
Our Prius has delivered excellent service. It's got 90k miles on it and hasn't had a problem. It runs on regular and even now will deliver up to 45 mpg at a steady 65 mph. In California at least, the battery comes with a 10 year, 150k warranty.
Consumer Reports' Reader Surveys have consistently shown it to be a trouble free model to own and they continue to recommend it as a used car. They have printed analyses that prove it is well worth the extra cost of the hybrid system over a 100k mile lifetime in terms of saved gas. And they have also debunked the talk about how environmentally unfriendly it is (based on 30 year old information about nickel mining in Canada). Nickel itself can easily be separated and is recycled whenever possible because of its value. In fact, the entire Prius battery can be recycled.
The Prius is a slug to drive. It has leisurely acceleration and reasonable brakes. The turning circle is nothing to write home about. There is noticeable body roll if you try to corner quickly. It seats 4 comfortably and 5 if necessary, and the hatchback is spacious and convenient. The rear pillars are a bit of a blind spot, so don't ride next to the rear quarter of one (good advice in general, anyway!)
It is a transportation appliance, with pretty much zero personality, once you get over the fact that it makes no noise part of the time. If you look at buying a car the way you look at buying a toaster, this is your vehicle.
I grew up driving first a Honda 600 and then a VW Beetle, so the Prius has a lot more oomph than either of those did, and needs a lot less maintenance. I do in fact look at buying a car the way I look at buying a toaster, and I'm quite pleased with the Prius and would buy another one.
Our Prius has delivered excellent service. It's got 90k miles on it and hasn't had a problem. It runs on regular and even now will deliver up to 45 mpg at a steady 65 mph. In California at least, the battery comes with a 10 year, 150k warranty.
Consumer Reports' Reader Surveys have consistently shown it to be a trouble free model to own and they continue to recommend it as a used car. They have printed analyses that prove it is well worth the extra cost of the hybrid system over a 100k mile lifetime in terms of saved gas. And they have also debunked the talk about how environmentally unfriendly it is (based on 30 year old information about nickel mining in Canada). Nickel itself can easily be separated and is recycled whenever possible because of its value. In fact, the entire Prius battery can be recycled.
The Prius is a slug to drive. It has leisurely acceleration and reasonable brakes. The turning circle is nothing to write home about. There is noticeable body roll if you try to corner quickly. It seats 4 comfortably and 5 if necessary, and the hatchback is spacious and convenient. The rear pillars are a bit of a blind spot, so don't ride next to the rear quarter of one (good advice in general, anyway!)
It is a transportation appliance, with pretty much zero personality, once you get over the fact that it makes no noise part of the time. If you look at buying a car the way you look at buying a toaster, this is your vehicle.
I grew up driving first a Honda 600 and then a VW Beetle, so the Prius has a lot more oomph than either of those did, and needs a lot less maintenance. I do in fact look at buying a car the way I look at buying a toaster, and I'm quite pleased with the Prius and would buy another one.
rob nye
Ritalin Poster Boy
I have a VW TDI Sportwagen.
Last tank was 39.5 with some very spirited and fun driving. No batteries required.
rob nye
Ritalin Poster Boy
I think it's because when the Prius was first introduced the marketing and the folks that bought them tried to claim that you'd be "saving the planet" and that if you don't by one you must be satan. When a car comes with a radio that only plays PBS you know it's going to have a rather narrow audience.
I think that folks who try to argue the environmental impact of the manufacture of the vehicle are basing their arguements on hearsay and junk science.
To me the bottom line is what does it cost to own and is it worth it. As you said as an appliance it works well; I'll agree that it's likely the best four wheeled appliance you can buy but some of us want a car.
Thankfully there are alternatives so we can all get what we want.
AKsuited
New member
My '07 Prius gets 50+ mpg all during warm weather, from April through October, and that's day in and day out, all driving included. I wish my RT could do as well. I drove from western NY to Bar Harbor, Maine, and got 61 mpg. And that's from a car that has cost me nothing besides oil & filters.
I really resent the hate the Prius gets, mostly from gas-hog drivers. One example of the hate: some Neanderthal kicked a $900 dent in the side of the car when it was less than a year old. So the hatred runs deep in many people, apparently.
Harry
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womanridge
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Mod hat on:
The OP spoke of an incident involving a motorist confrontation. I think she has received a boatload of advice, some good, some not. I hope we can stay on topic.
Mod hat off........
The OP spoke of an incident involving a motorist confrontation. I think she has received a boatload of advice, some good, some not. I hope we can stay on topic.
Mod hat off........
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dude987
Guest
Hey BMWGSGIRL are you still out there? Seems we lost you and the gist of your original post. We started with confrontation and evolved to Prius haters. Although, I am impressed the the MPG of said vehicle (61 MPG Hwy miles? Impressive).
A sequel to the confrontation could have gone like this. Leave the scene and then come back to the vehicle about 15 minutes later. Take out your handy dandy pocket knife and slash all four tires. While your at it you might as well key both sides and the hood of the car. Thats the ticket. Maybe that'll teach em a lesson they won't soon forget.
OK. Maybe not such a good idea. Just some crazy mindless rambling. Shake it off, enjoy your ride, and focus on the good. Don't let a insignificant moron distract you from all of life's glories. There too many other good stuff to focus on and enjoy.
A sequel to the confrontation could have gone like this. Leave the scene and then come back to the vehicle about 15 minutes later. Take out your handy dandy pocket knife and slash all four tires. While your at it you might as well key both sides and the hood of the car. Thats the ticket. Maybe that'll teach em a lesson they won't soon forget.
OK. Maybe not such a good idea. Just some crazy mindless rambling. Shake it off, enjoy your ride, and focus on the good. Don't let a insignificant moron distract you from all of life's glories. There too many other good stuff to focus on and enjoy.
rob nye
Ritalin Poster Boy
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redram
Guest
This may sound silly, but I've found in my 10000 miles a year riding, (mostly rural, thank God), is that my GoPro stuck to the side of my helmet, really keeps people (cars), away from me. I also have a loud horn installed, but rarely use it. Nice to know its there when needed though. But its hard to argue with a video diary
Of course, there's no reasoning with angry drivers. I do my best to stay away from those types, though not always possible as you well know.
Of course, there's no reasoning with angry drivers. I do my best to stay away from those types, though not always possible as you well know.
Not W/O saying that the Brewmiester is a poser!
And what is a gopro sticker? Something we all need?
