Billy Dagwood Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 The only thing more hateful than a prius is a prius minivan. There are ways you can be good to the environment without either (a) giving up on life altogether or (b) being a smughole who has to shout about his good deeds. I have never wanted so badly to mount machine guns on my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Gas is going to 4 bucks a gallon by summer, all the people driving a Prius will be the only ones laughing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 Gas is going to 4 bucks a gallon by summer, all the people driving a Prius will be the only ones laughing. ... Any anyone in a diesel VW. If gas ever hits the magic $5, I might actually consider ditching the Outback for a TDi wagon. For a 2010, it would have almost been a straight trade. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Dagwood Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share Posted January 10, 2011 I haven't got anything at all against hybrids or electrics or diesels. I hate Priuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I hate Priuses. According to Toyota, the plural of Prius is... Prius. Like "Deer" or "Sheep" [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 5 bucks a gallon and I'm going to get a Nissan Leaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 I would love it if we had $5/gallon here... $7.50/gallon is what we have right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 The only thing more hateful than a prius is a prius minivan. There are ways you can be good to the environment without either (a) giving up on life altogether or (b) being a smughole who has to shout about his good deeds. I have never wanted so badly to mount machine guns on my car. Actually, as much as I hate the Prius, the Prius V (mini-minivan), would make a lot of sense for people like my folks. They travel a lot, and often have passengers in the back seat. So it would be perfect for its generous cargo space, excellent full economy, and seat seat room. I don't think they can give two shits about saving the economy, but it is going for mid-20s and has navigation, I am sure they'd be happy. Plus, what they'd say in fuel costs would be an added benefit. They are only averaging 19-20 mpg on their Infiniti EX35 lease. They want something a lot cheaper this time around, that has more cargo space, more rear leg room, a built-in navigation system, and a lot better fuel economy. They were not all that thrilled with the Infiniti, and won't be getting another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 ... Any anyone in a diesel VW. If gas ever hits the magic $5, I might actually consider ditching the Outback for a TDi wagon. For a 2010, it would have almost been a straight trade. A TDI is on the very top of my shopping list for a replacement for the Forester this Fall. I am leaning towards a Golf TDI, but not ruling out the Sportwagen for its leather seats. Also, the 2012 Passat TDI is an option too, which is rated for 43 mpg highway and 800+ mile range on a tank. 1st choice: Golf TDI - sportiness + beefy 15" tires/wheels in winter, slightly limited cargo space, 42 mpg highway 2nd choice: Passat TDI - 43 mpg, 800 mile range, but BORING!!!! 3rd choice: Sportwagen TDI - similar to the golf, extra cargo space, leather seats, but I think it looks a bit feminine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 The money you save on gas will go into chasing electrical gremlins (unless you have warranty, of course). IMHO the Volt is the better choice if compared to the Leaf. The Volt at least has a gas engine to fall back on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 I doubt our economy can sustain $5/gallon prices. Those of you who see $4/gallon this summer on the coasts and in other high tax areas can thank your state governments for jacking up your fuel prices even more. As it is $4/gallon is an economic killer in this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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