Survey results not a surprise

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Jeff:

Don't get me started on The National Post: they appear to be paid advertising by Canada's largest banks (Toronto Dominion, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal, etc etc) to support banking policy and Liberal Government policy in Canada.

IOW: defending higher service charges, low interest rates, "sharing" of confidential banking information with other banks, selling consumer banking data to the highest bidder, etc. They also tried to dismiss a lot of the recent Liberal Government scandals and were rightly roasted by other media commentators.

I wouldn't use The National Post to stick under my cat's litter box, even if he suddenly developed a FIERCE case of the trots.

Remember that David Booth makes a fine living being paid to test and "report" on expensive luxury cars and fast cars. He usually writes glowing reports about these cars, such as his recent gushing praise of the new Jaguar and MB high-end cars.

I would normally recommend a letter writing campaign of Prius owners, but I have to warn you it will immediately backfire. The vast majority of Prius owners are American, and I guarantee David Booth will then publish a rant about all the "Evil Americans" trying to shove their viewpoint into a "uniquely Canadian" perspective.

Just rest assured hardly anybody reads The National Post. It's a joke, a country club social setting for bankers.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco\";p=\"73577)</div>

Evan:

Sorry to report it's *still* illegal, but I've started a fierce Grass Roots campaign to have that particular law repealed.

I can report we're making good progress on repealing that law that protects lawyers. Will keep you informed ...

:twisted:

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jkash\";p=\"73556)</div>

I don't know how many of the 94% who said they would buy another Prius were doing so purely in a self-congratulatory tone. I'm not sure that the writer is wrong, but I don't think ALL of the people surveyed felt the same way about it. The people I know who drive Priuses like them. I've driven two and enjoyed it. It's a fun car to drive, so THAT has to be a factor as well.

But why is it that a person's willingness to take action to lessen the amount of harm done to the environment should make them the subject of ridicule. There seems to be something increasingly ingrained in western culture which says that selfishness should always be our prime motivation for anything we do. People who do things for any other reason are considered "weenies".

 

Regardless of whether the reporter is biased against the cars or not, he does raise a good point.

We Prius buyers are purchasing them for some pretty basic reasons. Not all of which are listed here:

1) Purchaser likes the mileage and fuel savings.

2) Purchaser finds the car to be practical and technologically fascinating.

3) Purchaser wishes to help the environment.


Now I would be very suprised if a Prius owner was dissatisfied with his purchase if it is based on any of these reasons. Therefore the satisfaction rating is very high.

We can all acknowledge that there are drivers that may have different needs. Some of these may be hauling loads, driving 5-6 people around, rough terrain, flat out speed and comfort, good acceleration, etc. These people MAY be the ones that tried a Prius and decided it wasn't best for them. Some folks may be technophobes and can't enjoy the car. I really don't know.

It certainly would be interesting to see the reponses of those who wouldn't buy the car again. As a recent Prius purchases (car hasn't arrived yet), I would be very interested in seeing what people both liked AND disliked about the car.

I do agree that CR can be a bit lame in their criticism of perfectly good cars.

Anyhow, I feel that drawing and quartering the author would be a tad harsh given that I think a few good points have been raised.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Torf\";p=\"73589)</div>

I think he raised ONE good point, but the tone of the article was deliberately offensive.

 

US: Fox News
Canada: NP
same pile different location. Probably same flies. Certainly the same smell.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco\";p=\"73594)</div>

Good point, and one I hadn't thought of.
You've proven once again that some doctors are smart.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kidtwist\";p=\"73591)</div>

I think he raised ONE good point, but the tone of the article was deliberately offensive.[/b][/quote]

I agree with that! The word "weenie" was a dead giveaway.

I'm sure that drivers of other vehicles as mentioned, like Corvettes, Humvees, etc also feel the same way about their choices. It is telling that Prius beat them all.

I know I poured more research into my Prius purchase than any other car. For me it came down to dollars and sense.

 

Hmmm.... Ok... so Booth doesn't like the Prius.... with the current shortage, I gotta say I'd root for him NOT to get one and save em for those of us who appreciate good technology.

And yeah... the planetary drive probably WILL be horribly expensive to repair if it breaks out of warranty... in 8 years...... but lemme see... In the mean time I'll save thousands in gas (Current car.... 1980 chevy malibu... gas milage.. approx 15 hw). And 8 years from now you don't think I will be looking at an entirely NEW generation of higher MPG cars and more emphasis on alternative fuel options?

What he doesn't get is... at least for me... I am willing to risk that in 8 years to make my personal statement now and help direct the flow of technology in more responsible directions. To a businessman, there is no bell louder than the cash register.

I do have to register a complain against the Prius community in general though.....

WHY WASN'T I TOLD ABOUT "their fancy dinner parties" ???? I take delivery anytime now.. and I don't have a good suit or anything!!!!
:lol:

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rumply\";p=\"73612)</div>

Yet another crack-induced hallucination on the part of that "writer." Unless I have to dress up at the office, my idea of a "good suit" is Wrangler jeans and a tee.

As far as "fancy dinner parties" that would be the lavish parties The National Post writers attend at Canadian bank invitation. I rather doubt you'd see a lowly commoner Prius in *that* parking lot.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(efusco\";p=\"73594)</div>

Evan:

I wouldn't blow a gasket about this. Trust me that only wealthy Liberal Government pogues and Canadian bankers read drivel like that. The average person is about as likely to read The National Post as he would jump off the CN Tower.

The target audience of The National Post will drive the top-of-the-line BMW, MB, Audi, Porsche, Jag, Bentley, Cadillac, etc without even glancing at a lowly Prius. What the h*** we pay for it, so they might as well spend it.

Don't worry Evan, by "we" I mean Canadians. As an American you're not paying for it. Hmmm that darn tingling sensation has returned to my left arm ...

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rumply\";p=\"73612)</div>

Actually the PSD is quite simple, and should be easy to repair, if it ever breaks, which is not likely. It is much less complex than an automatic transmission.

Now the inverter breaking down, that would be a different matter. You pretty much have to replace the whole thing, including its cooling system.

 

A few thoughts, and then toss this into the wastebasket:

• I don't think this guy is a "reporter". Columnist, perhaps.
  
• Wow, boasting that he has multiple ex-wives, as if it's an achievement. Very impressive.
  
• The important point:Anyone reading PriusChat for a week would see that people bought this car for a multitude of reasons: fuel economy, geeky technology appeal, patriotism (wanting to reduce our reliance on oil), good value for money (loaded with extras you'd find in a higher-priced car), Toyota reliability... and fewer emissions.
  • 
    Hey... Consumer Reports Prius owners are happy with their cars. End of story.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jayman\";p=\"73616)</div>

Evan:

I wouldn't blow a gasket about this. Trust me that only wealthy Liberal Government pogues and Canadian bankers read drivel like that. The average person is about as likely to read The National Post as he would jump off the CN Tower.

The target audience of The National Post will drive the top-of-the-line BMW, MB, Audi, Porsche, Jag, Bentley, Cadillac, etc without even glancing at a lowly Prius. What the h*** we pay for it, so they might as well spend it.

Don't worry Evan, by "we" I mean Canadians. As an American you're not paying for it. Hmmm that darn tingling sensation has returned to my left arm ...[/b][/quote]

Ahh - so it's the Canadian equivalent of a Detroit reviewer. Gotcha

Also, by writing this article, he increases the chances of increasing his readership - the same way that Ann Coulter does when she writes about feminists being the cause of the Atlanta shooting and so on, for example. If you're inflammatory and hateful enough towards something, more people will notice you.

-m.

 

"complex planetary gear set"

He only shows his ignorance of the Prius when he makes plainly incorrect statements like this.

He's just pissed he didn't buy one. Envy isn't pretty.