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#55 of 98 Re: Well if it dates back to the 1940s ... [midnightcowboy] by gagrice Oct 27, 2004 (7:51 pm)
Replying to: midnightcowboy (Oct 27, 2004 7:24 pm) The Tucker was easily spotted. The unconventional number of headlights included the signature "cyclops-eye" that turned with the front wheels to illuminate the road ahead of the driver.   http://www.hfmgv.org/exhibits/showroom/1948/photos.html Replies to this message: midnightcowboy (Oct 28, 2004 4:36 am)
#56 of 98 Re: Well if it dates back to the 1940s ... [midnightcowboy] by backy Oct 27, 2004 (8:13 pm)
Replying to: midnightcowboy (Oct 27, 2004 7:24 pm) If the P{rius is auto-leveling...   Isn't that what I stated? It is a fact, one that is easily verifiable with two minutes research on the Web. It is rude to question a fact someone posts, as if they are lying.
#57 of 98 Re: Well if it dates back to the 1940s ... [midnightcowboy] by mfullmer Oct 28, 2004 (2:33 am)
Replying to: midnightcowboy (Oct 27, 2004 7:24 pm) Here's my take on it from experience:   I don't really think anyone is being "blinded" by HID headlights. I believe it is just people and their perceptions and prejudice against change that has created all of the flack against HIDs. What happens is the HID lights are "different" and therefore noticable. People look at them because they notice the difference. Well, looking into a light source, even from a distance, can give a perception of being blinded. And the one post about halogens is absolutely correct. My step father - a very strong skeptic of autmotive change - used to constantly complain of being "blinded" when the Halogen lights started becoming popular. What did I tell him? "Don't look at them!"   MidCow - I can't believe you would make a statement like you did about adaptive headlights being introduced in the '40s. Did you really now know that "adaptive" headlights were introduced in the 1948 Tucker. The Tucker had two conventional headlights and one "cyclops" headlight in the middle of the grill that swiveled in tune with the steering wheel. Tucker produced 51 of these "cars of the future", of which 47 are known to still exist. 20 years later, Citroen used a similar, although less advanced and manual system, on their DS.   Michael Replies to this message: greengal (Nov 22, 2004 7:38 am) searchguy (Apr 12, 2005 5:26 pm) gagrice (Apr 13, 2005 7:21 pm)
#58 of 98 Re: Well if it dates back to the 1940s ... [gagrice] by midnightcowboy Oct 28, 2004 (4:36 am)
Replying to: gagrice (Oct 27, 2004 7:51 pm) gagrpice,   Okay you were right. mea culpa. The Tucker "cyclops eye" sounds like it was a pretty futuristic car when it existed.   Did you also note that it accelerated 0-60 mph in 10 seconds. Wow! That's faster than a 2005 Prius.   YMMV, MidCow
#59 of 98 Windshield Rattle by whalehead Nov 07, 2004 (12:33 am)
I have had my 05 Prius for about a week and I have noticed a very annoying rattle that seems to be coming from the windshield or the dash next to the windshield, I will be taking it in next week to see if can be eliminated, I am just wondering if anyone has encountered this problem with their prius. I really like this car and I hope it can be taken care of otherwise I have no choice but to to get rid of this car. Replies to this message: gagrice (Nov 07, 2004 10:48 am) rfruth (Nov 07, 2004 12:17 pm) rembelski (Nov 13, 2006 8:49 pm)
#61 of 98 Re: Windshield Rattle [whalehead] by gagrice Nov 07, 2004 (10:48 am)
Replying to: whalehead (Nov 07, 2004 12:33 am) Welcome to the forum. You may get better response on your rattle problem in the "Prius problems and solutions" forum. I'm with you. If I have a rattle in a new car or a 10 year old car, I find it or get rid of it. Rattles in a car drive me crazy.
#62 of 98 Re: Windshield Rattle [whalehead] by rfruth Nov 07, 2004 (12:17 pm)
Replying to: whalehead (Nov 07, 2004 12:33 am) Hey whale too bad your new car has a rattle, I know you are going to take it in but they never seem to be able 2 duplicate it or stuff a piece of cardboard here or there and hope for the best heck you may have a rattle and a leaky windshield ! Let me help by taking it off your hands and unlike bj the exterior color isn't important, surprise me ! How much for your used Prius ?
#63 of 98 Re: Well if it dates back to the 1940s ... [mfullmer] by greengal Nov 22, 2004 (7:38 am)
Replying to: mfullmer (Oct 28, 2004 2:33 am) I can't believe that you say it's based on "perception & prejudice." Come on! After having lost vision temporarily due to those lights at night, I can definately tell you that my perception was that I was BLINDED and NOW I am indeed prejudice! Whomever was behind the wheel didn't have auto adust, the auto ajust doesn't work as you describe, or they should indeed be outlawed, as many do advocate!
#64 of 98 mountainman1 by mountainman1 Mar 06, 2005 (8:03 am)
Prius's are out there....I live in rural GA and went to the Atlanta area to buy a Prius last Friday. The largest dealer in ATL didn't have one on his lot to show OR test drive. He said that he would have one on Mar.16th (2005), but it was on a first-come, first-serve basis and it would be sold minutes after it came off of the truck, if not before.   We then called a couple of Toyota in somewhat more rural towns, and discovered that they each had two Prius's sitting on the lot without buyers. Admittedly they were selling fast, but both dealers indicated that the urban dealers receive a much higher demand, from people with larger (urban-scale) incomes, and they sell immediately.   We wanted Metallic Silver with leather seats and package #6 which were both on the car we bought. There were no upcharges, everything was at MSRP, and it was a painless and easy experience. The leather package (gray and burgundy) came to $1,298.00, by the way.   If you are encountering long waits, you might try polling some of the smaller dealers in the more remote areas of your state (or surrounding states)to see what they have.   This is one great automobile! Replies to this message: crimsono2 (Mar 08, 2005 5:26 pm) mtransue1 (Mar 12, 2005 11:28 am) apop (Apr 08, 2005 4:18 pm)

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