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Replying to: johnxyz (Jan 22, 2009 7:19 am) |
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Replying to: johnxyz (Jan 22, 2009 7:19 am) Regarding the shutoff/startup feature it's a non-issue in the Prius. In most cases when you're at a light or at a turn you will be the first one off the line by at least a car length. That's due to the high insta-torque feature of the e-motor. The Prius will never win a drag race against a modern V6 but it will be 'off the line' quicker. It's very nearly the same as the early 2000's I4s.
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Jan 22, 2009 12:29 pm) Do you know however whether or not the new Insight is able to move forward silently under electric power only or is the gas engine always on? I understand that the Prius can propel itself under electric only - the strong torque that you referenced above. Just want to clarify this point. I think that would be the difference btwn full (Toy) and mild (Honda) hybrid. Is this an important consideration in purchase? Thanks again.
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| Simple question, especially for Toyota salespeople like kdhspyder: has anyone ever experienced or even heard of someone trading in an SUV on a Prius (or getting rid of the SUV some other way in favor of a Prius)? Or in other words, can an SUVer find happiness with the Prius? | |
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Replying to: backy (Jan 22, 2009 6:21 pm)
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Replying to: grandtotal (Jan 22, 2009 7:11 pm) Back in 2004 I was all set to move from a minivan to a Prius, but a delay in getting the Prius nixed that. But I could be making that jump in a few years when we say good-bye to our last-ever (?) minivan. |
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Replying to: johnxyz (Jan 22, 2009 12:39 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jan 22, 2009 6:21 pm) Two Navy officers.. One traded her 07 Acadia loaded ==> Prius Pckg #6. Then a week later the other officer bought a loaded TCH so that he could park his 2500 Cummins. A retired couple who purchased one of the first RX 300's back in 98 traded it for a loaded Pckg #6. There are others I'm sure but these two leap to mind. |
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Replying to: kdhspyder (Jan 22, 2009 9:40 pm) This is a subtle but important difference in functionality that probably goes unnoticed by hybrid car buyers.... Is it worth spending more for the higher level of technology in the Toyota hybrid system? I do prefer Honda's over Toyotas in general but this might sway me to cough up more for the 2010 Prius over the 2009 New Insight....
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Replying to: johnxyz (Jan 23, 2009 6:24 am) In early reports the Insight will be smaller and not as refined as the Gen 2 Prius. Thus it will not be as quick, powerful, fuel efficient and roomy as the Gen 3 Prius. So there's going to be a significant price difference. However if the 2009's continue in production and can be had at $20K or less then they are a direct competitor in that buying demographic. |
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