The only thing I can say is that you don't drive the Prius to feel the experience. In that way it's boring as hell and they might as well configure an auto pilot for it. You buy and drive the Prius to get efficiency, save $ and a clean conscience. Most Prius drivers enjoy the gadgetry, the technical aspects of the car and are curious to understand and manipulate the system for best efficiency. There are workarounds if you want to spend but the experience will never be anywhere close to any moderately fast sports car (like a 350Z). Some may look at it this way: Bore yourself to death commuting in the Prius, and enjoy your sports car during the weekends
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(donee @ Jun 18 2007, 08:19 PM) [snapback]464460[/snapback]</div> Maybe try thinking of pedal pressure as an analog input rather than an on-off switch.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(JimN @ Jun 18 2007, 09:23 PM) [snapback]464391[/snapback]</div> Thanks again Jim, I will do that.
As for being disconnected from the driving experience, this is something that Toyota is consistently beat up over, not just for the Prius. Driving magazines refer to the driving experience with a Toyota as being like driving an appliance. They are smooth, predictable, and consistent, while being utterly soulless. As for me, I like the way the Prius drives. You just point it down the road and that's where it goes. I call it the "Prius Glide"; no fuss, no bother, just smooth driving. Not everyone will like it. Tom
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hschuck @ Jun 19 2007, 04:21 PM) [snapback]464489[/snapback]</div> :lol: priceless!
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ystasino @ Jun 18 2007, 09:08 PM) [snapback]464478[/snapback]</div> I agree. That is why I am Prius- guy during the week and Turbo- guy during the weekend...
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco @ Jun 8 2007, 09:14 AM) [snapback]458057[/snapback]</div> That was *exactly* what I wanted to ask as well. I've only ever encountered brake fade on a track (in my former 02 Nissan Maxima). I will have to agree w/the other posters and say that the Prius is not a very involving car to drive. It's a very stark contrast from my 350Z which is perhaps too involving (very rough ride, quite loud, rough sounding engine and very heavy steering).
I just wanted to follow up from the original post back when I first owned the Prius in 2007, 14 years on, I gladly admit - it's the best car I have ever owned, It was my daily driver in California and made the trip to New England when I relocated. Even now the Prius is only ever defeated by winter conditions, heavy snow, un ploughed roads, icy inclines - so we have added the 4Runner TRD with decent ground clearance. Car still runs great and was passed to my daughter when she passed her test.
