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#169 of 198 Re: My '04 Prius @ 50k milez [peakoil] by grandtotal Dec 31, 2008 (9:36 am)
Replying to: peakoil (Dec 30, 2008 4:25 pm) Dude, your spellchecker missed one. Tires is spelt tirez. Replies to this message: railroadjames (Dec 31, 2008 3:10 pm)
#170 of 198 Re: My '04 Prius @ 50k milez [grandtotal] by railroadjames Dec 31, 2008 (3:10 pm)
Replying to: grandtotal (Dec 31, 2008 9:36 am)   That'z what I like......A journalizt with a zenze of humor!
#171 of 198 Prius vs Camry Pricing by motorcity6 Jan 02, 2009 (10:10 am)
Dealer in Fla is pricing new Prius$23,676 vs new Camry 5-spd manual$14,495, big spread in pricing to ride in a "feel good" set of wheels. The differences in gas mileage should make the Prius payoff around 125k to 150k miles..   The little skinny tires are scary and based the mileage of some owners, not too reliable..40# of air is a very hard tire and should result in a jarring ride, but it's all for bragging rights of 50mpg..   The Prius is 100% foreign content so we have shipped the $$$$$$ overseas to help pay the retirement and health care of the Japanese workers..   Our country club was looking for new golf carts, and the Pruis was mentioned, however they were too big, otherwise they looked pretty good..lots of gauges to read for such a runt of a car.   Gas gauge, speedo, and tach is all one needs to enjoy stress free motoring and when the old battery goes, $100 buys another couple years..   When gas gets to $5.00/gal, maybe it will pay to go the hybrid route, all electric will never work in the USA..   Future gas pricing will be under the control of our taxing authorities and their goal is to emulate Europe with $6.00/gal worth of taxes to pay for the giveaway programs. Europe averages 10% unemployment so taxes are needed for those left working must support the idle bodies..   I enjoyed reading all the hype of the Prius owners and expected to hear all the praise for some owners paid big-time pricing to join the club..Our Fla toy dealer has 15 new ones to sell..Yes I have a Toy plus 09 Bullitt and a 06 S/C 06 Pontiac in the garage..big carbon footprint, however please keep driving your hybrid for I need the all the high-test non-ethanol gas I can find.. Thanks again, and remember what our President-elect stated on the campaign trail---check your tire pressure and help America break it's reliance on foreign oil...Wow Replies to this message: railroadjames (Jan 02, 2009 11:35 am) rick294 (Jan 04, 2009 8:13 pm) dmathews3 (Jan 05, 2009 3:36 am)
#172 of 198 Re: Prius vs Camry Pricing [motorcity6] by railroadjames Jan 02, 2009 (11:35 am)
Replying to: motorcity6 (Jan 02, 2009 10:10 am) How to respond to the comments you so elliquantly presented. Hmmmm, Lets see. "Runt of a car," How do you come by that claim when everyone knows that the Prius is a 5 passenger "Intermediate" size car. Your political perspective says alot about your frustration in what to buy. American or Foreign hmmmm. How about a car that delivers reliable and frugal driving experience? I'm closing in on 100K in an '04 Prius with what I believe you called "skinny" tires that are "not too reliable." The car delivers very well as do the o.e.m. tires. Close to 56 K miles b/4 replacment. I'm not sure as to your motive in sarcasm about Prius pricing but when I took the Hybrid plunge in '03 my Prius went for $21, 456.00 out the door. I've saved(conservatively speaking) over $10,000.00 in gas money. I can't recall, of the 50 plus cars I've owned, any car that was as trouble-free as the Prius.   As to Obama's comments all I can say is there are a number of ways to be a smart & frugal driver. Tire pressure is just one. As to buying any car...I'm going for the car that delivers all the above mentioned selling points that the Prius so faithfully delivers on. Gas prices will fluctuate and may rise again to painfull levels. My Prius will continue to make that pain less difficult to deal with. 546 miles on one tank of gas in my Prius sez so.
#173 of 198 Re: Prius vs. Honda CRV [antonyhsu] by grc31472 Jan 04, 2009 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: antonyhsu (Dec 15, 2008 10:50 am) I have to say that living in Upstate NY (and I mean upstate as in 30 miles from Montreal CA border) I have had no real problems with my 06 Prius, I did buy snow tires because it was a bit like driving a ski with the factory tires but those tires are fine in regular conditions. I get approx 45 mpg in the winter, probably decreased because of the heater and slush, etc but overall I cant complain. I also have almost 100k miles on my Prius and have had no problems except the headlamp issue that I have discussed on here already....
#174 of 198 Re: Prius vs Camry Pricing [motorcity6] by rick294 Jan 04, 2009 (8:13 pm)
Replying to: motorcity6 (Jan 02, 2009 10:10 am) "Our President elect..." That pretender to the throne? With any luck, he will soon get bounced out due to faking his place of birth. He doesn't want to drill our own considerable resources, but rather keep his Muslim 'friends' happy with our permanent dependence on their supplies. Runt of a car? Just go buy whatever rings your chimes and leave off the pointless, inaccurate comments about one of the most interesting and innovative cars in history. Replies to this message: dmathews3 (Jan 05, 2009 3:36 am)
#175 of 198 Re: Prius vs Camry Pricing [rick294] by dmathews3 Jan 05, 2009 (3:36 am)
Replying to: rick294 (Jan 04, 2009 8:13 pm) Leaving out your commie comments would be nice too.
#176 of 198 Easy by pf_flyer HOST Jan 05, 2009 (4:41 am)
Let's stick to discussing the cars please.   Move on
#177 of 198 Over 50 and lovin' it by jpeters1970 Jan 10, 2009 (4:27 pm)
Have 54k miles and couldn't be happier. I have an '04 and its been the most reliable car I've owned.
#178 of 198 Outstainding Car. But poor prices for tires. by PanamaJoe Jan 12, 2009 (9:23 am)
I find it very interesting to read all the great gas mileage that folks are receiving. It would be nice if they informed everyone to which State they live in. Our 06’ is outstanding for performance and reliability. The only main beef I have is: tires! You receive great mileage with the “OEM” tire. When you go to replace them, they are not available at a price comparable to other times. In fact: after going to over 30 Goodyear Tire Dealers, (0) could supply us with the “OEM” Tire. They all informed me that this tire was for the Dealers. The states I ask for Tires; CA, AZ, NM, CO, OH, PA, NY, NC, FL, TX & IN. I also stopped into dealerships in all of those states. None of them had an “OEM” replacement tire, unless they removed it from a New Factory Auto.    Tire pressure is important for the extra mileage. I have found that the Goodyear Tire that fits (All season) hold to the road and are great in the winter; only deliver 43 to 46 mpg. Not bad. Please: none of this 50mpg that folks seem to throw around.    I am sure there will be comments about this post. Please, if you want bragging rights, then, provide more information about how you obtain such wizardry with your Prius and where you live to gain this great advantage. We all want to know. If not then post something that is of use to all. Replies to this message: railroadjames (Jan 12, 2009 10:32 am) rick294 (Jan 12, 2009 12:12 pm)

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