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Re: PRIUS FULLFILLS 99% OF USUAL NEEDS [railroadjames]
by stevedebi
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Oct 02, 2007 (1:43 pm)
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Replying to: railroadjames (Oct 02, 2007 1:27 pm)
"I must say that my '04 Prius is more than satisfactory as to headroom ...I'm just under 6 foot and I found the hdrm more than adequate. I must say tho that my old Buick Riviera had no hdrm in comparison. First test ride my wife drove while I rode in the back with a big smile completely impressed with the hdrm & legroom."
I haven't sat back there. Sure looks small though...
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Re: PRIUS FULLFILLS 99% OF USUAL NEEDS [stevedebi]
by railroadjames
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Oct 02, 2007 (1:54 pm)
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Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 02, 2007 1:43 pm)
Looks can be and are deceiving. Please check it out again and get back to me. I'm curious what you think then. By the way, I am amazed how small the Prius looks on the outside and yet amazes me on the inside. Also I drive yr round and in N.W. Indiana we get hammered by some serious winter (lake effect) stormes. I find the Prius to track reasonably well in snow & ice. Gas mileage drops to 39-42 mpg's tho. Thats to be expected I think.
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Re: PRIUS FULLFILLS 99% OF USUAL NEEDS [railroadjames]
by gagrice
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Oct 02, 2007 (2:07 pm)
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Replying to: railroadjames (Oct 02, 2007 1:27 pm)
completely impressed with the hdrm & legroom
The smallest Toyota that I have checked out with good rear headroom and legroom is the Sequoia. The new CrewMax is great in back. You can ride in back of the Prius or Camry. I would not ask my adult friends to do that. That is me and I think as much of my passengers comfort as my own. I will not try to save a dollars worth of gas and squeeze a friend into the back seat of an econobox.
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Re: PRIUS FULLFILLS 99% OF USUAL NEEDS [gagrice]
by larsb
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Oct 03, 2007 (5:29 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (Oct 02, 2007 2:07 pm)
Please tell me you did not just call the Camry and Prius "econoboxes?"
Let me know, because if you did mean that, then I have further comments.....
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Re: PRIUS FULLFILLS 99% OF of some peoples NEEDS [larsb]
by gagrice
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Oct 03, 2007 (5:35 am)
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Replying to: larsb (Oct 03, 2007 5:29 am)
If my head touches the headliner or knees touch the seat in front it is an ECONOBOX to me. You can make lame arguments, it will not change the facts.
PS
I almost always have to put the drivers seat as far back as it will go in newer vehicles. I am just over 6 foot. Yes our LS400 is too small in my opinion.
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Re: PRIUS FULLFILLS 99% OF of some peoples NEEDS [gagrice]
by larsb
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Oct 03, 2007 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: gagrice (Oct 03, 2007 5:35 am)
Well, that's just (deleted). So basically, you are saying any car smaller than a fullsize is an econobox? I'm sure LOTS of people agree with THAT statement. (whatever.)
You can call any car you want an econobox, but that does not change the fact that it is not one.
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Only in America...
by 210delray
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Oct 03, 2007 (8:34 am)
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...would the Camry be called a small car, let alone an econobox!
I'm under average height for a male, but in my opinion, there's still plenty of room in the Camry's back seat, certainly for two average-sized adults. It will also work for 3.
The Prius has comparable head and legroom to the Camry (my son has an '06), surprisingly enough. It's only in width that it's narrower, but 3 slender adults will still fit. (I realize not too many people are "slender" any more!)
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Re: PRIUS FULLFILLS 99% OF of some peoples NEEDS [larsb]
by railroadjames
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Oct 03, 2007 (8:50 am)
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Replying to: larsb (Oct 03, 2007 7:47 am)
I am always amazed when people are critical about hybrids for various reasons but especially interior room. I'll say it again ....Sit in it front and back then tell me what you think not what you guess is the answer. I think the Prius has considerably more room than many cars catagoricaly larger. I've yet to hear someone who has ridden in the back seat not be impressed with both legroom & headroom. Grant you...The seating is not ideal for 5 but 4 is practical unless they're kids then it is 5. By the way..I've heard a few naysayers imply that the Prius is not a great longhaul touring car. Well, my wife and I have done three 3k trips with no complaints. Funny thing is..I like Honda cars but find their seats often are too firm for me.
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Re: PRIUS FULLFILLS 99% OF USUAL NEEDS [railroadjames]
by stevedebi
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Oct 03, 2007 (12:49 pm)
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Replying to: railroadjames (Oct 02, 2007 1:54 pm)
"Looks can be and are deceiving. Please check it out again and get back to me. I'm curious what you think then. "
Will do when I'm in the market, which won't be for a couple of years. And if Honda gets CARB diesels approved, I won't be shopping for a Prius...
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Re: PRIUS FULLFILLS 99% OF USUAL NEEDS [stevedebi]
by railroadjames
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Oct 03, 2007 (4:31 pm)
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Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 03, 2007 12:49 pm)
As you pointed out that your height is about the same as mine (just undere 6 ft) I already can tell that you'd be fine in front and/or back of a Prius. As to the Honda/Diesel, I'll be interested too. I've owned about 4 Hondas including the original 2 cylinder 600 series that was as small a car as they come with its' 10" rims. It got a healthly 48 mpgs on a trip to Disneyworld.
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