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tahdizzle · 07-22-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by xia

Well....I'm a realtor and I was in the same boat a few months back. Traded my 2013 FRS with 5k miles for my 2012 Prius. The Prius may not be sporty, sporty looking or hug the road like the FRS but it gets the job done (point A to point B) and puts a shit load of money in my pocket. $20 bucks for 300+ miles or $30 bucks for 500+ miles. This is the kind of car I wouldn't care if took in rock chips, dents, dings, etc.

BTW, I did take a look at the CT200H but ultimately decided to settle on a Prius and I couldn't be any happier. Not having a twin doesn't mean the world is going to end, priorities change and you learn to adjust to it.

Totally agree with you. I have to drive a prius for the county I work when I leave campus. Its a great car and serves its purpost well. BUT I can't get over having to apologize anytime I have to accelerate or climb any degree of incline :p

ZionsWrath · 07-22-2014, 05:34 PM

lol'd

I hope I am never in the situation to have to hand over my keys in return for a Prius or similar car... It hurts just thinking about it.

xia · 07-22-2014, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tahdizzle

Totally agree with you. I have to drive a prius for the county I work when I leave campus. Its a great car and serves its purpost well. BUT I can't get over having to apologize anytime I have to accelerate or climb any degree of incline :p

Accelerating to get in lane is no issue (courtesy issue) but going up is a bitch. What can you do? LOL

xia · 07-22-2014, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

lol'd

I hope I am never in the situation to have to hand over my keys in return for a Prius or similar car... It hurts just thinking about it.

LOL I sure as hell didn't want to trade in my FRS but I didn't want to put a ton of miles, rock chips, dents, dings, etc on it. I will own one again..one day!

LSxJunkie · 07-29-2014, 02:45 PM

I've had one as a loaner. Bored. Bored bored bored. And it was pretty tight inside (but I'm 6ft, 280, and wear a 50R suit). It handled okay, but meh. If I absolutely HAD to have a hybrid, I'd sooner get a CR-Z. You can at least get that in stick and it's interesting looking.

King Tut · 07-29-2014, 03:06 PM

OP was trollin

CaptainSlow · 07-29-2014, 03:06 PM

I thought the '13 one I had for a week (dealership loaner) was painfully slow, and not very "nice" on the inside, but all that is going to be very subjective.

Apocalix · 07-29-2014, 03:18 PM

Got myself a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2013, Limited with Tech package and its done a pretty good job over the first year. It was less $ than a Camry Hybrid, 4 door with lots of room, and great features for the price.

Best part is I can turn off 'blue drive' (aka. ECO) and helps make the car fun to drive when I don't care to save gas for a little while. The type of battery/system in this car is actually better for highway/constant driving as opposed to the Toyota-type batteries, which I do most of my driving on too. I noticed Hyundai's aren't as popular in the USA, but they've become pretty popular up in Canada, so it feels strange driving through the USA with it!

If you're still considering a hybrid (or even electric), remember these basic 'annoyances' though. I knew about these before purchase, but didn't realize the drawbacks until I felt them:

* If the battery is in the trunk it not seem like a big deal at first, but trust me it is! I have a hard time transporting anything long (like boxed furniture) now, and have to get a bike rack (whereas before I could still fit one bike in the car). Plus my back seats don't drop.

* Due to the danger around the hybrid/electric system, you might not get many mechanics who can/know work on these cars.

* Winter MPG will suck. Not as much as a full gas powered car, but the battery needs to be at a certain temp internally to be most efficient, plus having the heater on.

I didn't take a look at the Lexus, but I'll admit it looks impressive.

PS. The Tesla 3 wont be out for at of 3 years; I'd even say about 5 years. Production of their factory will be done earliest late-2017. I'm waiting for one too

Turbo95eg6 · 07-29-2014, 03:20 PM

Everytime I see the back of this thing, can't help but think how outdated it looks. Probably would have been a great design in the late 90's, early 2000's.

serialk11r · 07-29-2014, 07:08 PM

I dunno I always thought it looked pretty stylish. Of course it's not a real sports car, but it's a nice commuter car.

07-22-2014, 05:34 PM	#16
ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	lol'd I hope I am never in the situation to have to hand over my keys in return for a Prius or similar car... It hurts just thinking about it. __________________

07-29-2014, 02:45 PM	#19
LSxJunkie Douchebag Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2014 Mustang GT Location: NY Posts: 1,047 Thanks: 283 Thanked 403 Times in 214 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've had one as a loaner. Bored. Bored bored bored. And it was pretty tight inside (but I'm 6ft, 280, and wear a 50R suit). It handled okay, but meh. If I absolutely HAD to have a hybrid, I'd sooner get a CR-Z. You can at least get that in stick and it's interesting looking. __________________ Here - 2014 Mustang GT Track Package/Recaros - Koni Yellows, Boss 302 Springs, BMR SB041 Front Sway Bar, Boss 302 Rear Sway Bar, Boss 302 Wheels, GT500 Quad Tip Axleback, 2016 Legacy 2.5i Limited Gone - 2010 RX350, 2006 GTO (2nd), 2007 RX350, 2008 IS250AWD, 2006 GTO, 2004 G35 6MT, 1992 SC400

07-29-2014, 03:06 PM	#20
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07-29-2014, 03:06 PM	#21
CaptainSlow Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 799 Thanks: 392 Thanked 388 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I thought the '13 one I had for a week (dealership loaner) was painfully slow, and not very "nice" on the inside, but all that is going to be very subjective. __________________ Ultramarine 2013 Scion FR-S 6MT

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07-29-2014, 03:18 PM	#22
Apocalix Aspiring Owner Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: HS Hybrid Location: GTA, Canada Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Got myself a Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 2013, Limited with Tech package and its done a pretty good job over the first year. It was less $ than a Camry Hybrid, 4 door with lots of room, and great features for the price. Best part is I can turn off 'blue drive' (aka. ECO) and helps make the car fun to drive when I don't care to save gas for a little while. The type of battery/system in this car is actually better for highway/constant driving as opposed to the Toyota-type batteries, which I do most of my driving on too. I noticed Hyundai's aren't as popular in the USA, but they've become pretty popular up in Canada, so it feels strange driving through the USA with it! If you're still considering a hybrid (or even electric), remember these basic 'annoyances' though. I knew about these before purchase, but didn't realize the drawbacks until I felt them: * If the battery is in the trunk it not seem like a big deal at first, but trust me it is! I have a hard time transporting anything long (like boxed furniture) now, and have to get a bike rack (whereas before I could still fit one bike in the car). Plus my back seats don't drop. * Due to the danger around the hybrid/electric system, you might not get many mechanics who can/know work on these cars. * Winter MPG will suck. Not as much as a full gas powered car, but the battery needs to be at a certain temp internally to be most efficient, plus having the heater on. I didn't take a look at the Lexus, but I'll admit it looks impressive. PS. The Tesla 3 wont be out for at of 3 years; I'd even say about 5 years. Production of their factory will be done earliest late-2017. I'm waiting for one too

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