Drove a Prius today....

[torqdork]

Originally Posted by Jegan_V

...This is definitely the least polluting option though if that's why you went with Priuses in the first place...In comparison the Prius becomes a bit of a dog once it gets to highway speeds since the engine is gutless and noisy.

Prius purchases were all about ROI.

It was an easy way to flip nearly new cars to a hungry hipster market where Prius ownership per capita is the highest in North America and the dealership waitlist was 10-12 months out. I sometimes had 2-3 people show up to buy the cars on the first day of the ad. It helps that my state has no sales tax and at the time T&L were about $35/yr. It was quite a party until the tax credits expired about the same time gas prices fell below $2/gal.

Next year will be different without incentives. From what's known so far, including impressions from those who have driven a 2016, it might actually be entertaining to drive while theoretically getting 60 mpg on Regular. Except that I always got the lowest MPG of anyone at priuschat.com when running performance tires that cost 4-5 mpg compared to OEM LRR Primacys.

It will potentially be a decent DD around town and to carry large, long loads with the hatch and 8' space with the front passenger seat reclined. I have other stuff to satisfy the urge for adrenaline.

You're right about Prius lack of high-end power and NVH. The stroker engine in combination with the constant speed CVT make them sound more Lycoming than Toyota. Hopefully, they've tamed the commotion with the next gen cars. With the rumored 10% extra hp and 150-200 lb. weight reduction, acceleration might even make it into an on-ramp competitor but wonder about brakes, the weakest part of Prius performance envelope.

[Tromatic]

Originally Posted by KellieRahne

Are you a Navy guy? I mean, I can't really tell by your post./s

Jarhead. But I've been aboard ships that handled better than that Prius, and it seemed to be a fitting way to describe it. Note that I'm not bashing efficient cars, it's just that that particular Prius seems to be dangerously soul-less and totally sucks to drive.

[Braces]

Tromatic,

I love the boat comparisons. And they're true although the regular prius is better than the bloated prius V. I drove a prius for 3 years. The tech is really cool. Gas mileage is amazing. Hit the sport button and the car is better. But I agree .... a prius acts and drives like a boat. Essentially an appliance that does its job very well.

Not sure I can define a Tesla as a green vehicle. The Tesla D has OVER 600 hp. Something has to power the tesla power stations.

[Tromatic]

Originally Posted by Braces

Tromatic,
Not sure I can define a Tesla as a green vehicle. The Tesla D has OVER 600 hp. Something has to power the tesla power stations.

Seeing "ZEV" on any car is comical. The only way to be green with a car is to not have one.

ETA: Seriously considering getting an ethanol generating mo-sheen.

[funwheeldrive]

I don't really get the point of this thread. Even a Civic Si will feel like a dedicated sports car compared to a Prius wagon. Obviously not everyone want to feel every bump in the road. That's who the Prius was made for.

[continuecrushing]

I vote to ban OP

[Kwise1]

Still ugly

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Kwise1

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Gotta do better (or worse) than that!

Actually, that one you posted is worse... Maybe tie?

[Ultramaroon]

I say "Fuck it." Props for the dedication. Not my dime.

[Quentin]

I had a 2012 Prius v Five before my FR-S. It was an amazing kid hauler. I sold it to a friend. It is now hauling him, his wife, their daughter, and newborn twin boys. Glad to see it a good home.

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[Tromatic]

Those Prii are missing the "Fresh As Fuck" plate frame.

[GhostRai]

My parents drive a Lexus CT200h which is pretty much a fancy Prius, but the way they dress it up it doesn't feel like one... I don't know what a Prius feels like except for riding in a taxi Prius V once.

[abraxis]

Handling and suspension tuning are different on the CT200h as well. Much better.

[m.box.design]

Most passenger vehicles are going to have soft suspension and a lot of body roll.