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Replying to: kdhspyder (May 21, 2008 4:03 am)  Don't worry. People that buy Prius are not worried about how the vehicle handles. I don't even see them being cross shopped by VW buyers. Look out if they ever bring the Rabbit TDI to the USA. Or the One series BMW diesel. Then the Prius will have some good competition at the pump. Until then you got a captive market, courtesy of the EPA and CARB. PS I forgot the Accord diesel that was just tested and got 53 MPG highway. |
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Replying to: bigmclargehuge (May 21, 2008 7:50 am) |
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Replying to: sharon22 (May 21, 2008 8:06 am) Because they clearly are not using the NHTSA 4-star frontal crash rating to say that the Prius is safer than the 5-star Subaru Outback. You know, Subaru, the only company in which every model has been an IIHS Top Safety Pick. And if you've bought that the Prius is safer than the Outback, I have some ocean property in Arizona I'll sell you at a discount. Does the Prius still have Drum Brakes in the rear? Slippery tires, midevil brakes, gets loose in crosswinds because of bad aerodynamics. And a lower safety rating from the reputable source, NHTSA. I was referring specifically to you for keeping the Outback. If you think fuel is more important than family, you go right ahead and pick up the Prius. Thanks for playing.
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Replying to: sharon22 (May 21, 2008 8:06 am) The Prius gets 4-stars for the front, but they get the same points as the Outback's 5-stars. For side impact, the Prius' 4.5 stars gets less points than the Outback's 5-stars. What the heck? Shouldn't the Prius have scored higher (worse) in both cases? They scored the same 4-stars for rollover rating, but again the Prius gets fewer points. What the heck? Any more rubbish sites that 'prove' the Prius is safer? Because logic dictates otherwise. |
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Replying to: bigmclargehuge (May 21, 2008 7:50 am) Golly Gee you're only 6-1/2 years out of date!!!!! You do realize that since the Gen2 came out there are no such thing as LRRT's on any of the OEMs. How can you make a post like that based on completely inaccurate data? Pretty soon it will be 2004 and you can bring yourself up to date. |
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Replying to: kdhspyder (May 21, 2008 10:52 am) I'm following this thread with interest. If the tires are not LLRT, then would it not be WORSE for the Prius, since there must be some other explanation why there have been reports of crosswind handling? The LLRT would be easily fixed... 
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Replying to: bigmclargehuge (May 21, 2008 8:53 am) This time however you're 30+ years behind the times. The NHTSA tests are about to be changed at their own initiative because they themselves did a study last year and came to the conclusion that their own tests indicated .... NOTHING!!! They stated on the Safercar.gov website that they had last made adjustments to the tests in the 70s and 80s and their own tests were outdated. The statement that they made was that there was little correlation between their own tests and real world situation. Too many people were getting hurt/killed by supposedly 'safe' vehciles. They solicited comments from the public for ways to improve the 'predictability' of the tests. Essentially the rest of the world and the IIHS all do the tests one way while the NHTSA does it another way. If you buy cars or make decisions on the NHTSA ratings you are putting yourself at risk.....at their own admission. But continue on in your darkness. It's great to be 30 yrs out of date. Here for example are the 'real' crash test ratings for these types of cars. http://www.iihs.org/ratings/summary.aspx?class=40
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Replying to: kdhspyder (May 21, 2008 10:52 am) Really? Because I thought that the Yukon Hybrid was NEW for 2008. Like other hybrids, the Tahoe and Yukon are equipped with regenerative brakes that capture energy normally wasted during braking and use it to recharge the battery. A new air-conditioning unit requires less power and thus uses less fuel. And Tahoe Hybrid rides on lightweight aluminum wheels with tires that have low rolling resistance. Go ahead and LYAO as you shoot yourself in the foot.
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Replying to: stevedebi (May 21, 2008 10:59 am) Now the wind buffeting is a minor issue but it is noticable because of the design of the high profile and relatively narrow wheelbase. It's not a huge issue but it's there nonetheless. It's one of the reasons I believe that the new Gen 3 next summer will a little lower, wider and longer. |
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Replying to: kdhspyder (May 21, 2008 11:06 am) If you claim NHTSA is out of date, but that IIHS does it differently, yet both agree that Subaru tops the list for all models. Lets see this Safecar.gov quote that all CURRENT government ratings are useless. Why are YOU quoting data from the 70's and 80's and saying I'm 30-years behind? They said no such thing in their 2005-2009 Plan, Through the combined efforts of NHTSA, Congress, states, local law enforcement, public safety groups and industry, the nation has made major strides in reducing fatalities and injuries in motor vehicle crashes. An effective way to help consumers enhance the market for safety is to provide them with more comparative vehicle safety information, including crash test ratings and available safety features. Increasingly, consumers are demanding such information and are basing their purchasing decisions on it. So what exactly are you basing your safety assumptions on? The Informed for Life site claimed to use both NHTSA and IIHS government ratings, but in the end, they clearly just picked their own numbers. Are you defending drum brakes as the epitomy of safety? Do all Toyotas come with standard 4-wheel ABS yet? I know in 2005 only the fronts were standard, with others moving to 4-wheel disk/ 4-wheel antilock long before them. The only company I know that is behind the times on safety is Toyota. Even if they fixed the problem, they leave a foul taste in my mouth. Clearly it is useless to argue against the propaganda minister in his own forum. It is clear that you have a predisposition to argue in favor of the Prius in spite of all available evidence.
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