Rental Spaceship

[scottmandue]

Prius posts always bring out the haters...

It is just a car guys, love it or hate it it is good at what it does.

I have an extremely dull commute... I was this close to buying a Prius... but then they pulled the diamond lane stickers and that was a deal breaker for me.

[crustychief]

Originally Posted by teenerted1

your joking right? who told you e85 was eco-friendly?

Sorry forgot to green text it.

[Scott R]

"Asked for" that's the part I didn't see earlier. When I have my p-cars serviced I get a p-car rental, if they tried to put me in a Prius, well that wouldn't work.. For me.

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by notmytarga

If you are taking pics of the Prius... I'm interested in the regenerative braking system. Likely the most "efficient" result of engineering in the system. Are the electric motors/generators at each hub or where??

I like to point out to Prius drivers that between the batteries and relative disposability of their cars compared to my 37 year old "gas hog, emissions spewing" Targa - I'm still ahead as far as ecologic footprint.

not sure re the hubs - a Google search might be rewarding - I don't have any pics of that


this idea re the eco-cost of building a new car has been floated here several times -- I tried to find out where it came from originally, and it appears to be an urban myth, tho there has to be a cross-over point somewhere

[RWebb]

even corn derived e85 is eco-friendly when you add in all the costs for military action in the Middle-East, Chief

e85 can also be made from agricultural waste and that is eco-friendly on a direct costs basis, right now

[RWebb]

this shows the main problem with the views out the front




they did do a clever job on the little view ports near the base of the windshield tho

[RWebb]

my other main issue with the thing is really bad ergonomics on some of the controls, and on all the radio & audio system operation


oh BTW - Ford is using knobs on the new F-150 -- none of those stupid capacitance controls

[john70t]

The 2nd gen screen interface was crap, and seriously dangerous to use while driving.
Seems they still haven't figured it out yet.

[RWebb]

took it on a freeway trip today - wind noise is very low, just a tiny hiss

tire noise predominates

I also discovered that much of the road surface in Orygun is really rough (bad tire noise) -- I was on I-5 from Bluejean to Albany

I almost have the radio controls figured out...

I'd like to try a Honda hybrid Civic to compare, but would really prefer a Tesla for personal use...

[RWebb]

Here is part of the problem with the Front View:

Distance from eye socket to base of windshield = 51.5"

on a 911, it is 33.5"

[gtc]

One of my dad's old army buddies built this out of a salvage Prius:
Man beefs up Prius into 50 MPG truck - KPTV - FOX 12

(pardon the wing, he's a mustang guy)

[fastfredracing]

Originally Posted by RWebb

not sure re the hubs - a Google search might be rewarding - I don't have any pics of that


this idea re the eco-cost of building a new car has been floated here several times -- I tried to find out where it came from originally, and it appears to be an urban myth, tho there has to be a cross-over point somewhere

I have done a few sets of brakes and rotors on these, and they hubs, axle shafts, steering knuckle, and brakes look no different than any other car I have ever worked on. I think all the biz happens in the powertrain

[oldschoollear]

My wife has the v, she loves it. More cargo/interior room than most small SUVs and she averages 46 mpg with her daily commute. It doesn't stir the sole, but hauls our fame of four nicely.

[RWebb]

In general, I enjoyed my rental Prius - next time I'll see if they have a Chevy Volt.

[Jim Richards]

Hold out for the Panamera hybrid wagon.

[kaisen]

Or try a Ford C-Max Hybrid....universally considered a fantastic alternative to the Prius V

[Lothar]

Decided to go more fuel efficient for the daily commute last year. This was less expensive and still gets over 30 MPG around town. It has some great features, like Blue Tooth, backup camera, Sirius Radio and a comfortable ride, both around town and on the hyw.

I have no problem putting my road bike in the back with the rear seats folded and the rear leg room is pretty respectable.