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Originally Posted by javadog
Christ, I would. I'm surprised you admit to owning one. Talk about a soul-less appliance on wheels. Why not take the bus?
I used to be a Honda dealer, so I know a little about how they got their reputation. Not bad cars, by any stretch, but not foolproof either. Toyota is the same way. Good, but not perfect. Ask a Tundra owner.
Even the upmarket brands have issues. A Lexus is a good car but I can tell you about one that needs a new motor and Lexus isn't stepping up to the plate.
None are perfect, so as long as I'm going to spend money on something, I'm going to enjoy the ride.
JR
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Again, anecdotal. Lexus is the most reliable car company on the planet.
I'll tell you why I drive a Prius though!
- 55+ mpg
- Dead-reliable
- Easy to work on (HSD components aside, but those are warranted 8rs 100k miles. Keep in mind, Prius' are taxis in NY.)
- My 911 SC and Ducati 998 keep me entertained when I'm in the mood to play
The fact that the Prius ("C" in my case) is so insanely economical is the fun part. Not wasting away gallons of gasoline sitting in traffic also makes sense to me. Also having a clean seven-year MVR is fun, and the Prius supports that to say the least. I can maximize my economy on the day to day, and leave more money left over for the toys. I've done the whole "drive a fun car as a daily" thing, many times. My toys suddenly became less exciting. I'm funny that way though. I don't need to overdose on adrenaline during my Atlanta commute to work. I love taking a step back and appreciating the beastly machines I have waiting for me when the time is right. Then again, I'm 29 and have a lot to learn.