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Why do Gen 3 Priuses tend to speed?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by Gokhan, Jul 9, 2024.

  1. bisco

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    Not recently, but out on 128 it’s 70 in a 55 zone and on 24, it’s 80 in a 65.
    On local roads, it’s 40-50 in 30 mph zones
     
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    Nope. Ever since pandemic, I don't drive much. When I do, it's usually a long trip. A SUV is far more comfortable. I will buy Crown Sport PHEV, if it ever comes to the US. Otherwise, we will be trading our current Escape PHEV for another PHEV next year... I don't think there will be any PHEV with tax credit by next year. If I have to pay a full price, then Rav4Prime would be the first choice.
     
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    Wow, you trade cars more often than stocks.
     
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    Only if equitable. Have not paid any additional money on last 4 trades. But next trade will likely to be the last equitable trade.
     
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    I have been pulled over and ticketed in other vehicles I have owned.

    The Prius though, never once.

    Seems as though it gets a pass.

    I have passed law inforcement while speeding and nothing ever happens.

    I even have 5% tint and they never care.

    I tell everyone I know to get a Prius if they dont want to be pulled over.
     
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    Probably not anymore, as the used cars have got very cheap.
     
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    Mostly the same here, all except the route numbers ;)
     
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    I could answer the question in the OP with another question, hope nobody minds ....

    Why do Americans waste so much? And mostly without a second thought !
     
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    Because they can?
    (and cheap Chinese goods)
     
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    Not everyone is trying for the highest efficiency numbers on Prius Chat.
     
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    Most gen3s are driven by their 2nd or third owner who bought it because it was relatively cheap and still looked good. They think they are driving an ev and can keep up with the Teslas.
     
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    and
    mostly everyone else does
    and
    there are already too many things I have to think about
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    no one ever taught me to waste not is to want not

    try imagining trying to teach that ^ to anyone these days. :barefoot:
     
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