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a case of Prius envy

Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by orracle, Oct 29, 2007.

  1. orracle

    orracle Whaddaya mean "senior" member?

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    #1 orracle, Oct 29, 2007
  2. nerfer

    nerfer A young senior member

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    Here's an excerpt for those who want a sample of the article, generally the OP does this, but I'll step in this time (the article covers much more than this):
    I read this in today's paper. A good article, except they still think people buy the Prius because it looks different. I suppose that happens sometimes, but definitely not always. Time for another poll?
     
    #2 nerfer, Oct 29, 2007
  3. ACORNBLUES

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    I buy my prius because it is useful. It does not compromise utility for FE (ie honda's shamefully <strike>shoehorned</strike> engineered battery pack that blocks the access of the fold down seats).

    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nerfer @ Oct 29 2007, 12:36 PM) [snapback]532003[/snapback]</div>
     
    #3 ACORNBLUES, Oct 29, 2007
  4. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    I honestly hope that Honda and other manufacturers release vehicles able to actually compete with the mileage, emissions, and functionality of the Prius.
     
    #4 TonyPSchaefer, Oct 29, 2007
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    I bought my Prius because of the mileage and the large back seat.
     
    #5 Winston, Oct 29, 2007
  6. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Has anyone notice that other manufacturers are copying the Prius style in normal petrol engined and diesel cars? Fords Focus, Citroens C4 Hyudai have a car with similar style. By the time Honda do a Prius clone it will look like all the other Prius clones.
    I posted links to photos in another thread I haven't time to look now, sorry.
     
    #6 patsparks, Oct 29, 2007
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    Stev0 Honorary Hong Kong Cavalier

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    Ooh, I know. The GM model should be called "Super Hybrid In Theory".
     
    #7 Stev0, Oct 30, 2007
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