The Prius! Again - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jay4prez · 03-09-2010, 12:48 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_runawa...pphu-container

I don't know about you guys, but its simply amazing, I wonder if these people with out of control cars were driving standard trans would these things still happening.

It seems like no one knows what the big N on the gear selector is for these days.

Ricepuddin · 03-09-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jay4prez

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_runawa...pphu-container

I don't know about you guys, but its simply amazing, I wonder if these people with out of control cars were driving standard trans would these things still happening.

It seems like no one knows what the big N on the gear selector is for these days.

I have been told many times, that some modern vehicles can not be shifted into Neutral while driving (in motion whatever). I believe that the Prius is one of those vehicles.

And i know for sure that the Prius is a push-to-start button car and can not be cut off while in motion.

So in that case, the only thing to do would be nail the brakes.

NESW20 · 03-09-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricepuddin

I have been told many times, that some modern vehicles can not be shifted into Neutral while driving (in motion whatever). I believe that the Prius is one of those vehicles.

And i know for sure that the Prius is a push-to-start button car and can not be cut off while in motion.

So in that case, the only thing to do would be nail the brakes.

i've never driven a new prius, but i call

when i have some time, i'll post some articles.

-Mike

jay4prez · 03-09-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricepuddin

I have been told many times, that some modern vehicles can not be shifted into Neutral while driving

I'll have to put that to the test one of these days, I just find it a bit rediculous for any manufacturer to remove the most useful safety feature for cases of unintended accelleration.

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Originally Posted by NESW20

i've never driven a new prius, but i call

I agree, this is one of the reasons why I love my H pattern and clutch, no stuck accellerator is ever gonna take me where i dont wana go

TheBigBadBanana · 03-09-2010, 04:05 PM

People just can't seem to get the hang of the Prius's new Wangan top end dominance mode...

Midship Runabout · 03-09-2010, 04:40 PM

I drove a prius at work and it took me atleast a minute to find out how to put it in park lol.

Axel · 03-09-2010, 09:42 PM

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Ricepuddin · 03-09-2010, 10:36 PM

Ok i was wrong.

NESW20 · 03-09-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricepuddin

Ok i was wrong.

i applaud your being forthcoming in admitting this.

and i enjoyed the video. thanks!

-Mike

NESW20 · 03-09-2010, 11:59 PM

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...tion-tech_dept

http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...o/4347704.html

http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car...vers-editorial

http://www.popularmechanics.com/auto...s/4345385.html

http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyl...211_986136.htm

http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyl...225_403524.htm

i know it's a lot of reading, but it's well worth it. show them to your friends, too!

-Mike

Ricepuddin · 03-10-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NESW20

i applaud your being forthcoming in admitting this.

and i enjoyed the video. thanks!

-Mike

Eh, what i get for listing to Prius drivers

Lexicon101 · 03-10-2010, 04:54 AM

I think we all just have to agree that prius drivers are the biggest idiots on the road and move on with our lives...
That's all we really CAN do, isn't it?

RRnold · 03-10-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lexicon101

I think we all just have to agree that prius drivers are the biggest idiots on the road and move on with our lives...
That's all we really CAN do, isn't it?

AMEN!

03-09-2010, 12:48 PM	#1
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